Alfred Van Cleef

Alfred Van Cleef was a Belgian-born engineer and industrialist who made significant contributions to the development of the steel industry in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for innovating production techniques that improved the quality and efficiency of steel manufacturing. His work helped support the rapid growth of infrastructure and transportation, such as railroads and bridges, during that era. Van Cleef’s engineering advancements played a role in shaping modern industrial processes and contributed to America's economic expansion during his lifetime.