Manufacturing
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Carving out a niche in the timber-furniture industry
Plentiful resources combined with an entrepreneurial zeal has transformed Poland into the world’s third-largest furniture exporter. We travel to the country’s woodworking hub to meet those who have turned carpentry into an economic catalyst.
Iowa emerges as America’s overlooked economic powerhouse with thriving tech and manufacturing sectors
It may be the state’s long history of living off the land but Iowans are up-with-the-sun kind of people, ready to roll up their sleeves and set to work.
Tools of the trade
Hermès is at the forefront of a movement to uphold France’s leather-working traditions. We visit its new factory to meet its expert artisans.
Silver Surfing
The long legacy of Georg Jensen’s silverware is kept safe in a secret archive to inspire today’s artists.
Prime time
Above the fray of global economic turmoil, the watch industry’s top echelons have continued to thrive – and evolve.
Pots of gold
It's not just pot luck that has made Vermicular a household name in Japan: the handmade cookware company has taken its products to the next level.
Business
The new special offer on Taiwan’s shopping-mall scene, Ethiopian leather and electric flight.
Locked and loaded
The need to keep valuables securely squirrelled away has led to an unexpected growth industry in Mexico.
The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka
In 1928 Maruni Wood Industry was born out of a fascination with the masterful carpentry in ancient shrines. Today its furniture is found in the Californian headquarters of Apple as well as airport lounges,…
The future of Japanese craftsmanship
To celebrate our book about Japan, we are presenting a film series that dives into the intriguing ecosystem that has preserved Japanese traditional skills over centuries. Meet the people who are future-proofing the age-old…
