The days of the Textile Factory Šempeter

Abstract

The contribution describes the history of the Textile Factory Šempeter. The weaving factory, which operated for no more than thirty years, was the first veritable industrial plant in Šempeter. In 1932, it was founded by tradesmen Waldemar Ogriseg and Franc Themel under the name Ogriseg & Themel, Savinja Weaving, Dyeing and Finishing Company and nationalised after the Second World War. At the peak of its success, it represented one of the pillars of the textile industry in the Celje area. Its main business activity was the production and sales of cotton fabrics for linen, underwear, bed-linen and towels. The factory closed its doors on 31 December 1961.