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Lo Lei Wo, veteran worker of Hing Wah Battery Factory, and his colleagues at the main door of the factory

In the 1950s, Tsuen Wan undergone a rapid industrial development. There were several spinning factories in this district.

Union Shirt Factory can be seen in the distance.

This is one of the most early-built factory estate in  Hong Kong. It was built between 1960 and 1965. From 1973 onwards, it was managed by Hong Kong Housing Authority

During 1954 to 1957, Hong Kong government launced reclamation work in Kwun Tong's seafront. It created 140 acres new land which was divided by manufacturers for building new factories.

China Paint Manufacturing Co. Ltd's advertisement in the Catalogue of the 17th Hong Kong Products Expo, which shows the company's factory in Kwun Tong Road. China Paint Manufacturing Co. Ltd's advertisement in the Catalogue of the 11th Hong Kong Products Expo. The trademarks of Chicks and Golden Shell together with the information of the retail shops of Chun Au's knitwear were printed on the hanger calendar. Product advertisements were shown on the date-block. Both companies were producing plastic toys with a focus on western dolls

An advertisement in Ta Kung Pao showing Amoy Food's exhibition stall in the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo. An advertsiement of Amoy Food in the Industrial and Commercial Daily for the Christmas and New Year sale promotion of sauce. An advertisement of Amoy Food in the Sunday School Special Edition of St. Stephen's Church Hong Kong (1954). Amoy canned food and sauce products were shown. An advertisement of Amoy Food. The content included photos of its exhibition stall and information such as office address, name of general manager, telephone numbers, products and trademark. An advertisement of Amoy Food. The content included product photos and trademark.