This was the start of a complete range of cooperative ventures which in the long term would create an industrial empire. This way, Anseele tried to create a counterweight to the capitalist ventures, and was able to provide support to workers' actions.
The initiation of this cooperative venture marked the beginning of a wide-ranging series of partnerships that ultimately led to the establishment of a significant industrial empire. Anseele sought to counter the influence of capitalist ventures by providing support to worker activism, thereby contributing to its success.