What was the main reason that Carnegie invested in the Frick Coke Company?

Coke was an essential fuel in making steel, so Carnegie invested in the Frick Coke Company to secure a dependable supply for his steel plants. This is an example of vertical integration: controlling a key resource needed for production. The main reason was to ensure access to fuel, not simply to invest in coal or new technology.

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