Manufacturing
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Wooden wonders
Environmentally friendly and quick to build, with an enduringly cosy aesthetic? No wonder timber towers are on the rise.
Rolling in the aisles
For the world’s biggest trolley-maker, online retail isn’t a problem – it’s a challenge. Meet Wanzl, a company that knows what direction it’s heading in.
Timber land
We visit the showrooms of the Hida Furniture Festival in Takayama, the seat of Japan’s woodworking industry.
If the glove fits
Luxury giant Hermès is at the forefront of a movement to revive one region’s leather-work traditions.
Material world
A firm in a small Dutch town is dressing the women of west Africa – and business is better than ever.
Business
A physical space for crowdfunding, Hong Kong haircare branding and turning apple waste into wallets.
Tie the knot
The cracks are showing for this Japanese husband-and-wife duo. But that’s the point: they’ve built a career using natural wood.
Making it
The Swiss duo who use their intricate technical knowledge of performance fabrics to streamline the design‑to‑manufacture process for fashion brands.
Pimp my ride
Want to give your wheels that Jeddah lounge feel? German firm Klassen is the destination for anyone with a luxury car in need of more than a paint job.
Backstage pass
We go behind the scenes at a stadium-sized operation where creating sets for some of the most famous live TV shows in the US has become a family affair.
