THE VENEZUELAN SALT-FISH INDUSTRIES 



FINANCING 



From information gathered by the mission it appears that financing of companies to 

 engage in this field could come from private Venezuelan sources. Since the original out- 

 lay in capital would be fairly great, definite assurances in the form of contracts might 

 have to be given provided the quality of the products could be guaranteed. 



It is estimated that laind, buildings, docks, machinery, floating and other equipment 

 would cost in the neighborhood of $300,000 to $600,000; with salt supplies, barrels and 

 other operating supplies, about $150,000 additional. These costs are only estimates but 

 they include at least two central processing plants with necessary equipment. 



MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS 



It would be impossible, at this time, to give exact materials requirements. However, 

 a general list of items which must be imported is given herewith. 



Building Materials: 



Vessel Equipment: 



roof trusses 



I-beams for roof supports 



reinforcing bars 



cement 



corrugated composition roofing 



water pipe - for salt and fresh water 



spigots, tees, elbows, etc, 



electric cable, sockets, switches, outlets, etc. 



sash and door frames 



sanitary equipment 



diesel engines 



diesel auxiliaries, clutches, shafting, 



bearings, gears 

 shackles, thimbles, chain, swivels, turnbuckles, etc. 

 shafting 

 propellers 



bronze or copper sheeting 

 nails, screws, fastenings, rivets 

 anchors, chains 

 toilets 



steering quadrants, wheels 

 sail canvas 



boat builder tools - hand and machine 

 miscellaneous boat fittings and supplies 

 canvas 



Plant Equipment and Machinery: 



overhead rail-conveyor systems 



hand trucks 



weighing scales 



drying fans and coils 



steam or electric water pumps 



electric motors 



boilers 



generators 



barrel-assembly machinery 



salt retorts 



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