manufactures

The subject of manufactures

Published: November 13, 2019

Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, produced his Report To Congress On The Subject Of Manufactures in 1791. A lot of politics was involved, and he ended his life being fatally injured duelling with swords. Many of his views fit (or are made to fit) with the recent more isolationist thinking that has stalled what appeared to be relentless progress towards globalisation and western style democracy.

U.S. heritage leather goods brand to close in-house factory

Published: October 15, 2018

The Company, which has been crafting fine leather goods for over a century, is to close its in-house manufacturing facility and to outsource production.

New owners for Italy’s furniture designer Calligaris

Published: October 8, 2018

Pan-European private equity, Alpha, has acquired a controlling stake in high-end furniture manufacturer Calligaris.

Stahl acquires leather chemical business in India

Published: April 13, 2016

Global leather chemical manufacturer Stahl has announced the acquisition of an India based leather chemicals business to strengthen its position in the region.