Expansion and Diversification of the General Fabril Financiera Company During the Import Substitution Industrialization in Argentina, 1929-1958

Abstract

The aim of this article is to analyze the trajectory of the Fabril Financiera Group focusing on two key aspects: first, the directory as the main agent and head of the group for the definition of industrial and financial strategies, and secondly, the financial strategies followed by the head company of the industrial group, especially in financial holdings, beginning with the company files between the crisis of 1929 and the final easy stage of the Import Substitution Industrialization (isi). These dimensions are addressed from a historical perspective of the companies and are based on the company’s files and other repositories. The objective of the study of this industrial group is to contribute new empirical evidence to the discussion about the participation of economical groups and large companies in the economic development of Argentina.