摘要:The paper presents aspects related to the evolution of industry at Reşiţa, where in 1771 they put the first high furnace into exploitation. Along time these furnaces have undergone continuous improvements and modernisations, and in 1868 the Reşiţa Works started producing steel and two Bessemer converters were mounted. Due to the continual operation and enhancement, in conditions of „permanent fire”, Reşiţa acquired the name of Romania’s „FIRE CITADEL”. In parallel machinebuilding industry also developed at Reşiţa. The increase of the necessary quality products imposed the development of scientific research and of the specialised schools and colleges.