In this film entitled ‘Modern method of preserving Williams pears in tins’, the activity of the Colombani factories in the production of Williams pears in syrup is documented. During the process, the insertion of the syrup into the jars is observed, with overhead shots showing the workers at work and details of the machinery in operation. The film illustrates the process by which the syrup machine fills the jars, followed by the sealing stage using the stapler.