Manufacturing
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Shiny happy people
A family-run shoe-polish manufacturer on the outskirts of Paris with over eight decades of experience has big global plans, in spite of its diminutive size.
Core values
After centuries distilling apple brandy, Laird & Company still pips the competition on quality.
Homeward bound
Savile Row tailor Patrick Grant is reshoring British manufacturing, one Blackburn factory at a time. Plus: Swiss wrestling in burlap shorts, Danish diplomacy and Warsaw's newsroom design.
Quiet types
The things they make are so familiar we barely notice their presence. We introduce the masters of ubiquity whose products are always exactly where you need them.
Under the sun
Creating a seat for the great outdoors often leaves designers lost. We’re glad to see makers of alfresco furniture that remain true to clean lines, hardwearing materials and quality construction.
Counter revolution
La Marzocco’s espresso machines enjoy a reputation for quality and innovation.
Supply and demand
While it’s the fanfare at the fashion industry’s front end that grabs the headlines, it’s often the smaller firms further down the manufacturing chain that are adding real value.
Cane and able
A chance discovery gave rise to a West Country walking-stick firm that – with its emphasis on craftsmanship – is going places.
Isle be back
Neglect of the Irish design industry has seen signature brands all but disappear. Now, a regeneration is underway and Ireland is ready to show the world its creative talents.
