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Tower mills first appeared in history books in the 13th century and were a major source of power for hundreds of years. Common applications were found in food processing as well as pulp and paper works.

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Tower mills first appeared in history books in the 13th century and were a major source of power for hundreds of years. Common applications were found in food processing as well as pulp and paper works.

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