Building a future for a region short of raw materials: Fehling and industry in Württemberg
Many of Fehling's activities are connected with the fact that he was a member of the Central Office for Commerce and Trade. As Technical Advisor in the Central Office, Fehling was in charge of the areas of chemistry and technology, a field in which he also dealt with patent issues.
In addition to giving a great deal of advice on specific issues, Fehling also drew up assessments of the state of commerce in Württemberg and on its future prospects, a field in which he proved to be extraordinarily far-sighted and circumspect.