Mega Manufacturing
2019 · Documentary
Mega Manufacturing takes the viewer behind the scenes of the biggest or the most advanced factories in the world, focusing on the creation of inimitable products that are of its own kind.
Episodes
1. Airbus: The A 350The Airbus A350 is the most modern commercial aircraft in the world. It takes 1800 highly-skilled specialists in Toulouse, France and 2.5 million individual parts, delivered from all over the world, to assemble this masterpiece of aeronautic engineering. The goal is an aircraft with minimal consumption and maximum range.
2. Sany: Excavator FactoryLingang, China. Home to one of the largest and most modern excavator factory in the world! 1000 square meters of production area, equipped with high-tech machines of the latest generation. By this means China's market leader Sany wants to become the number one in the world!
3. Pierce Manufacturing: Fire TrucksIt is the largest manufacturer of fire trucks in the world. Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin, USA. 1400 trucks are being built here every year and each truck is one of a kind.
4. Pirelli: Tyre ManufacturerIt is the most renowned tyre manufacturer in the world Pirelli. Their capacity comprises 75 million car tyres a year. 32,000 employees worldwide, including 1,400 engineers. The most prestigious car manufacturers in the world rely on their experience.
5. Volvo: Truck ManufacturerTrucks, Kings of the road with enormous power. Their manufacture demands a good eye, absolute precision and above all perfect logistics. One of the world's largest truck factories is located in Belgium, close to the romantic town of Ghent. This is where Volvo produces its all-time all-rounder FH. One of the most popular trucks in Europe with the most powerful engines in the industry!
6. Porsche: Car ManufacturerThe Porsche Macan is the most successful horse in the stable of this legendary sports car manufacturer. A compact SUV, combining off-road qualities and everyday versatility with the DNA of a sports car. In its Leipzig factory Porsche produces with 4,300 employees over 90,000 Macan vehicles per year.More Like This
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