Manufacturing
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Head of steam
As global demand for saunas rises, a 72-year-old company in rural Finland is turning up the heat.
Weave just begun
One company’s experimental approach has wool manufacturers and brands spinning new yarns.
Upper hand
Fancy something handsome to see you through the cold snap? If so, Alberto Squillace is a handy contact. He owns Omega, a glove-maker in Naples that follows a centuries-old tradition of manufacturing.
Walking distance
London's storied bespoke shoemaker Henry Maxwell has swapped Jermyn Street for an Essex Road piano factory, seeking to reinvent luxury craftsmanship for modern times.
Soft centre
Hawick may not be a name associated with high fashion but its knitwear industry has won it a global reputation for artisanship, attracting investment from international luxury houses.
Evolution theory
Since becoming CEO of Gucci in 2015 Marco Bizzarri has found competitive advantage in embracing change. Here he explains the importance of following your instincts – and being open to the world.
Wood times
Young & Norgate designs, makes, and fits bespoke furniture for top UK architects and designers.
Cloud and proud
Goodyear has been reinstating its ties with ZLT Zeppelin. Will it give our airborne correspondent a lift?
Gulf of expectation
The Gulf of Bothnia, linking Sweden and Finland, is a vibrant Nordic business area. From green energy to yacht-building, here’s why this cross-border region is one to watch for global investment and innovation.
Branch network
It makes elegant, versatile and sustainable buildings but there’s now a global shortage of timber – and the issue is splintering global relations.
