The Archives hold a number of collections of local businesses, such as the South Wales Transport Company, and many metallurgical companies. The copper, tinplate and steel industries are particularly well represented. These collections vary in date, scope and content, containing a wide variety of material including minute books, financial ledgers, legal documents, staff records and technical papers.
For a detailed guide to some of the significant industrial business collections held - tinplate, engineering, steel, transport, copper, oil and chemical works - please contact the Archives.