Glass and Porcelain Insulators made in Argentina,photo gallery
Topic: Insulators
Glass and Porcelain Insulators made in Argentina.

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Porcelain Insulators made in Argentina

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Glass and Porcelain Insulators made in Argentina
Topic: Insulators


Argentinean Porcelain insulators. Our on going investigation on Insulators, part one:


When talking about Argentinean made insulators, FAPA is a must. Born in 1938, FAPA was originally conceived as a porcelain china industry for hotels. This was the first Argentinean white porcelain company, and one of Latin America's finest. Their high quality items gained them a privileged position within the local and international markets as well as prestige and recognition.

FAPA's economic and industrial development expressed a broader trend within Argentina's development in the world market.

In order to understand the importance of FAPA's development and address the appropiate historical and cultural value to their products it's important to consider this industry's history in a broader way, linked to Argentina's development. During the 30s Buenos Aires was one of the world's largest capital cities with an immense flow of visitors; Argentina's main income provider was it's rich countryside: cattle growth as well as a pushing agriculture were the basic foundations for a prime material export industry. At that time, the Argentinean industry was also growing at a fantastic rate, but it was very dependable on foreign machinery.

Soon came World War 2, and everything changed. This event had a deep impact on the Argentinean economy in spite of the fact of it's faraway location from the war zone and that Argentina entered the war just a few month before its closure. Considering the fact that Argentina's economy was European dependable -as markets and machinery producers-, the war changed everything. Even more things were altered due to domestic politics; Juan Domingo Per?n was president at that time and his national development policies concerned mainly a focus on locally produced items, as a way of lowering the foreign dependence of the local economy.

It was in this context were FAPA was reorganized, and from a white porcelain china company, it became an insulator industry.

Professor Leopoldo Armanino and his brother Aquiles who had created the Fabrica Argentina de Porcelanas Armanino S.A -Armanino Porcelain Argentinean Company- 10 years ago, redirected FAPA's efforts to a larger, broader and never experienced before industry. The development of the local industry thanks to the government's favorable policies, the war-produced shortage of foreign products and the massive use of electricity were the initial favorable preconditions for the transition. It was a success.

FAPA's plant was altered and improved to fit the company's new needs. In 1954 FAPA built the first and biggest High Tension lab in Latin America. It had a 1.100.000 volt capacity. And soon FAPA was the only Argentinean and Latin American company manufacturing High Tension line (132 and 220 Kv) insulators.

FAPA's production throughout the 60s grew at a fantastic rate. During the 70s their need of growing and developing, at the time they researched on the latest technology within the insulator production field, lead them to work together with Japanese firms.

Among FAPA's greatest developments and products we can point out the in suspension High Alumina Ceralum porcelain chain insulators, unique in its type within Latin America, weighing up till 16 tons. They've also produced glass insulators as well as over-voltage arrest insulators.

The list goes on and on for this market leader firm.



Worldwide insulator collectors very much appreciate these Argentinean made insulators for their quality, as well as a vintage and rare insulator produced in Latin America, for most Latin countries imported their insulators from the States, Great Britain, Germany, France, and of course, Argentina for a great part of their history.

When considering these fine Argentinean insulators it's important to bare in mind that FAPA integrally produce each of them. From designing them at their workshops to the prime material with which they are produced -that's extracted from the Company's mines- every particle of these insulators is 100% FAPA.





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The Buenos Aires Art
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The future is in Argentina
Topic: Real Estate Argentina
Global Warming, modern times Doomsday


Just like when the Norman invaded the area that we know today to be the England and inventoried the English territory, it's natural resources as well as the potentiality of its working force, our developing forces and resources for the future are being sort of inventoried in these days.

In a world of constant change and development, of industrialization and artificial intelligence, the other side to this coin of development is the destruction of natural resources and in the end our own home. Global warming resulting from the use of heavy and harmful gases and combustibles is affecting our everyday life, even to the smallest degree. Unbearable heat, outrageous flooding, new and complex diseases are just some of the ways this unconscious bond we've tided with nature and our surrounding ecosystem impact on us.

We're pledging our future, and the future of upcoming generations, and it has to stop. We must find a way of repositioning ourselves in this modern world in order to change our current situation.

Of course these words above are no novelty to the reader. This is a hot subject, we read about it in the papers, we listen to it on the radio or on TV, we know of it's existence.

It is also very often to read or hear about the disregard paid to this matter specially among South American countries, unlike other ones.

This is a half truth. For indeed these countries use obsolete technology is certain fields impacting -in this way -negatively on our ecosystem. However, these countries are also in such concern about this matter that many of the most important international gatherings to discuss these matters have taken place in South America, such as the Rio conference and the recent one in Buenos Aires early in December 2004. But it's not my interest to talk politics or economy in this piece, but to point out the crucial strategic importance of these countries within our future as mankind.

Argentina, one of the world's greatest cattle and grain producer has always depended on its natural resources. And it's important to point out that in these broad and gorgeous land, there are still unspoiled paradises of all kinds, all geographical characteristics and climate conditions.

In these days of foreseeable water shortage and pollution -of all kinds, noise, air, food, etc- Argentina is a paradise location. In these days of artificial beaches and ski resorts, Argentina beholds some of the most fabulous natural winter and summer resorts in the world and these have not been yet exploited to their greatest extent.

In short in these days of artificial life conditioned by the way humanity has unconsciously disregarded it's most precious possession, the natural world we as humans have evolved to control and manage... There's still and unspoiled paradise: Argentina.


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Bob Frassinetti. Copyright 2005. Roberto Dario Frassinetti.

Travel to Argentina
Topic: Argentina Travel
TOP Ten destinations for Argentina, "I must be there" places in Argentina ......


Argentina is a wonderful country, with a diversity of nature and culture
that's hard to picture in our minds. Hence, a brief insight of the top then
locations in our beautiful country.
Starting at the northernmost location in our journey, the Quebrada de
Humahuaca World Cultural Landscape by the UNESCO in July 2nd 2003 is a
vividly colored landscape surrounded by culture and exuding history.
Humahuaca, Tilcara and Maimara are three gorgeous towns within the Quebrada,
but one of the most beautiful villages is Purmamarca, an indigenous village
in front of the Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven-colors Mountain), each
color being a natural sediment of various geological ages. This breathtaking
pathway through nature and the history of Argentina as a land of indigenous
groups, Spaniards and Europeans.
Towards the eastern Atlantic coastline, there's an other natural marvel:
Iguazu Falls. The most impressive waterfalls within South America. Being
part of the natural borderline between Argentina And Brazil this monument to
Nature's edginess. The feel of deep nature and the rain forest rising from
the rich red soils has no comparison, all tuned by the singing of exotic
birds.
Bordering the Atlantic coastline we would arrive to Buenos Aries, Argentina'
s capital city. The famous port area through which hundreds of thousands of
immigrants entered the new Republic filled with expectations and hopes, with
their strong hands ready to work their way through life. Nowadays this
cosmopolite city beholds all sorts of magic and dreams in it's food, drinks,
dances. However big and wonderful this city is, all around the urban area we
'll find natural paradises such as Martin Garcia Island, populated by all
sort of trees and beauties, beholding one of Argentina's most interesting
lighthouses.

The road takes us down south, bordering the Atlantic reaching Puerto Madryn
and it's outstanding sea fauna and one of the most spectacular natural
shows: Austral wails giving birth and reproducing. Further south into the
Patagonia area, we'll be stopping at the Glaciers National Park and the
Perito Moreno glacier, a spectacular monument of ice and history. And in
spite of the fact the coldness and iciness of the landscape, the adrenaline
rush provided by that energetic pole runs through your body. Heading down
still, we'll arrive to the southernmost point in the earth: Ushuahia. It's
beauty and mystery inspired Jules Verne into one of his best lines ever. It'
s magic and venturous corners behold ancient stories about the voyagers who
crossed from the Atlantic to the Pacific though Magellan straight.
We'll follow those travelers into the pacific as we head up to Neuquen
province, and more specifically Villa La Angostura, an unspoiled natural
paradise located in Nahuel Huapi National Park. Surrounded by virgin forests
and mountains, crystal clear lakes this small town is heavenly organized by
the friendly towners, an other great example of Argentinean hospitality
blending with a paradise like location.
Further north, Mendoza. Wonderful land of rich wines and delightful treats
to our pallet. Rising from the bottom skirt of the Andes mountains Mendoza
bewitches it's visitors into it's secrets. and a few courageous challenge
Mendoza's nature as they face the Aconcagua mountain trying to unveil it's
secrets.
Further up north following the Andes, the San Juan province of rich wines
and beauty of culture opens up into an altitude desert and naturally crafted
beautiful Moon Valley. This is the last stop of our journey, of this
imaginary journey into the greatness of Nature and Argentina. A journey the
reader who's soon to be facing must judge to it's true features and may be
agree with me that when facing such precious monuments to beauty and life,
words don't always make justice to the energy felt and a life long
inspiration of love for living the best way we can.



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Bob Frassinetti.
Topic: Bob Frassinetti
A bit about me, .........


Traveling is all about meeting people, going through different experiences, enjoying different cultures and discovering foreign and interesting sites.

I've traveled throughout the world myself, and I truly believe that a great part of making a memorable experience out of a journey is meeting people, locals specially. Getting to know the site through a local's point of view is a wonderful experience, off the path outings... following the popular saying: "when in Rome, you do what Romans do". That's my leitmotiv when traveling.

I also adore my country. I'm a proud Argentinean who has discovered throughout the years the beauty and mysteries of this southern country. Hence I began sharing throughout forums and websites my experiences, tips on what to do when visiting our country. And as I kept on writing about the various customs of our culture I kept on discovering things -little treasures- that I thought were for granted. A great wine, an outstanding site within the city, my own refuge from the craziness of a cosmopolite city, an off the path antique fair... this has been a two way street experience, for at the same time I proudly share the beauties of my land, I have found myself discovering many new and interesting features too.

I even have met some great people through these forums, people who came to BA and met with me, with which we've had an amazing time and enjoyed a great conversation, a glass of outstanding Argentinean wine.



I've written about art & antiques, visiting the Patagonia or riding the train up to the Andes through the clouds, shopping and leisure in the city of Tango and of course, about the great pleasure Argentineans take on good eating. I've always focused on our most traditional dish, asado, for I've thought it was the most perfect way of getting into the Argentinean feel.

However I've recently discover, that Argentineans -alike many countries within the world who have been built hand in hand thanks to a great flow of immigration, are not all the same. We -as a nation- share our culture and language, but each and every one of us is unique. We each have a particular life's history that has made us be what we are, and it's important not to forget about that. To me, that particular part of myself is curry. Yes, food. Yes, Indian food, which I got into when I lived in London and in the British Guyana. My speciality is my Indian-British- Argentinean curry... Hmmm; Indian from origin, British for it's were I picked it up, and Argentinean for non of these countries have the superb kind of meat we have down here in Argentina and that adds that special something to it.

This is my bonding meal, I cook it for my special people. It's a ceremony which I find most amusing.

Not to brag, but it's the best curry in the country! I won't say my secret for I'm an artist, and that would spoil the magic... You must come down here and experience it yourself.


Email Bob Frassinetti.
The Buenos Aires Art
Dealer,Argentina.

Bob Frassinetti. Copyright 2005. Roberto Dario Frassinetti.