1953 U.S. Steel Quality Forgings Ad - "Meet the man with a 50,000-pound grip"

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This advertisement highlights William Saunders, a Manipulator Operator at United States Steel's Homestead Forgings Division, who operates a 50-ton manipulator to handle large forging presses. The ad emphasizes the precision, skill, and experience of the workers, as well as the quality and reliability of U.S. Steel's forgings, which are made from their own steel and used for heavy machinery parts, marine forgings, and more. The ad also promotes the company's commitment to quality and expertise in steel production.

Brand: United States Steel
Product: U.S. Steel Quality Forgings
Tagline: Meet the man with a 50,000-pound grip
Publication: Fortune
Year: 1953

Objects in the advertisement: man, forging press, steel ingot, machinery, control panel

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