Countries That Make the Absolute Best Manufactured Product(s)

[Formulansx]

Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

For the sake of discussion/comparison, I'm going to exclude items like home appliances and personal computers as global manufacturing under proprietary names tends to cloud the issue. The same can be said of certain automobile makes and we won't even get into the France vs Napa Valley wine debate (or internationally and locally crafted-beers).

To start things off:

Sweden - Hasselblad (perhaps the finest 2-1/4 film camera ever created).

Germany - Leica (they invented 35mm photography and raised the bar higher than any other manufacturer).

Switzerland - Patek Philippe (amongst other noteworthy watchmakers)

The Netherlands/Switzerland/Belgium - while I'm unfamiliar with the key chocolatiers, these three countries seem to have the corner on chocolates.

Great Britain - (1) Hardy split-bamboo fly rods (though originally a reel-maker).

Scotland - (1) high-end single-malt whiskey and (2) Linn turntables.

USA - (1) Snap-On tools (an industry standard). (2) Fender/Gibson/Martin guitars (although the older ones are better). (3) vintage tube stereo equipment (i.e. McIntosh). (3) 1950-70s era HP electronic test equipment

Here's where some folks can chime-in as there are other categories and countries to add as well. I would imagine that there is an eventual cut-off point (in terms of overall quality and innovation) as we downslide towards countries that have no on-site manufacturing (whether their own or under the supervision of major international companies). Then again, perhaps certain examples of primitive/cultural tooling has its place (somewhere).

I'm going to disagree with the HP gear. I've got an HP network analyzer over here that I'm going to bludgeon to death using a dull spoon if I can ever sneak it out of the building.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

Well I live in Northern Ireland , the ships from here may not have the best record , but every one has heard of at least one.

Originally Posted by AK797

If the Japanese really turn their hand to anything they can usually make it better than anyone else.

Hard to argue that.

[timemech]

Bang & Olufsen elegtronics Denmark
Silk scarves Como Italy

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by AK797

If the Japanese really turn their hand to anything they can usually make it better than anyone else.

The next time you're in Japan, use one of their clothes driers, then get back to me.

[handsfull]

Finland = Suunto, Nokia

Germany = Wurth

Italy = Ducati

Add to the US = Allen Edmonds, Filson

[Brenngun]

Countries That Make the Absolute Best Manufactured Product(s)

Not sure this answer specifically addresses your subject but I'll post it. There are a lot of countries who may be home base to a product or service considered the best of it's kind (arguable). If one however were to try to identify a single country who's manufacturing base make the greatest number of absolute best or very high quality products I believe that would be Germany.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Lets get to the more important question...

Which country produces the best women?

What is Anna's ethnicity? Boom!

[Wesley Crusher]

BC,

If you’re willing to accept a product of an environment as a manufactured product, then I say Nigeria produces the best scammers.



Wes

[SDRider]

Originally Posted by handsfull

Finland = Suunto, Nokia

Germany = Wurth

Italy = Ducati

Add to the US = Allen Edmonds, Filson

I have mixed feelings about this. Design is certainly one of their strong suits. Execution... not so much. I've had a number of problems with Ducati motorcycles over the years. Stupid little things like fuel sensors failing, broken shifter return springs and expanding fuel tanks... stuff they can't seem to get a handle on despite years of trying. They are light weight, powerful and beautiful machines but reliability needs improvement.

[Alexwwjd]

Mexico : Piñatas


I have so many more that involve food!


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[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Lets get to the more important question...
Which country produces the best women?

That's an international/regional/cultural consideration Paul. Considering the theme from The Beachboy's California Girls, it might be advisable to invite them all to San Diego. Then you can decide.

Originally Posted by Alexwwjd

This is a very subjective question...

In regards to your follow-up to Paul's post/query, it's definitely a very subjective question. Is manufacturing as in various forms of women's cosmetic surgeries/treatments also part of the equation?

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

BC, If you’re willing to accept a product of an environment as a manufactured product, then I say Nigeria produces the best scammers. Wes

Why not? It's kind of like Abdullah's subtle reference to 'manufactured' U.S. chickens.

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

US - chicken

Originally Posted by Alexwwjd

Mexico : Piñatas

Yep. No one makes a piñata like those imported from Mexico and sometimes it's a shame to break them.

[bharat]

Japan - Technics Turntables, Shinkansen Trains
Germany - Beckhoff Automation
France - Saint Gobain Glass
USA - Wooden Boats (Maine)

[Canefan1]

Minnesota- Pillows

[locutus49]

Scott Cook's Lochsa has been a grail for me for many years, but could not snag one in my preferred materials and condition. Scott used to work for Chris Reeve, you probably knew that already.

Originally Posted by daveathall

I am a fan of American made items, Surefire, Zippo, Leatherman, Gerber, Spyderco, Stanley, Aladis, Chris Reeves, Especially the Sebenza, Scott Cook Lochsha.(Probably falls in the specialist manufacturer), Bexley Pens, Sonos, Levis and Oakley to name a few.

Possibly some of these may be manufactured in other countries but the QC and warranty comes from America.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Scott Cook's Lochsa has been a grail for me for many years, but could not snag one in my preferred materials and condition. Scott used to work for Chris Reeve, you probably knew that already.

I had one some years ago but it went when I sold my collection, It was a marvel of engineering precision, I should have kept it.

[MonBK]

Australia - TRF.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

BC,

If you’re willing to accept a product of an environment as a manufactured product, then I say Nigeria produces the best scammers.



Wes

they are also the best at producing a large monarchy as there are several princes who happen to have my email address and have promised to make me rich if i send them some money.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Australia - TRF.

in that case. Great Britian, the world wide web, which allows TRF to exist in the first place

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

in that case. Great Britian, the world wide web, which allows TRF to exist in the first place

Yes, you have a tunnel now so you're not that isolated anymore.

[aleeboy]

Originally Posted by AK797

If the Japanese really turn their hand to anything they can usually make it better than anyone else.

I agree with this.

My Japanese accessories and shoes have held up far better than their European made counterparts.

I much prefer my Union Imperial shoes to Edward Green - been disappointed too many times with poor build and materials.

[1st amg]

Italy....olive oil and the super exotic cars, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati.

[SearChart]

Finland: Puukko knives
US: Bose, Shure
Italy: Persol sunglasses

[brandrea]

Canada: maple syrup and cannabis (not necessarily in that order)

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Why not? It's kind of like Abdullah's subtle reference to 'manufactured' U.S. chickens.

The US produces about 40 billion pounds of chicken a year, and is the world's largest chicken exporter. Which requires a modern manufacturing process to produce high volume, safe to eat product. From breeder hens laying eggs to final packaging, chicken production employs the most modern manufacturing and production methodologies.

[THC]

Japan — Honda automobiles are some of the most long lasting vehicles on planet earth

Question, though, if I said USA with Apple products, would I be wrong since the bulk of those are made in China?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Lets get to the more important question...

Which country produces the best women?

I was actually talking about Japan for this. You will be treated like a King, esp if you have some friends who can get you in on the inside where tourists never go. Different world.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by THC

Japan — Honda automobiles are some of the most long lasting vehicles on planet earth

Question, though, if I said USA with Apple products, would I be wrong since the bulk of those are made in China?

Honda cars for the American market are made in Ohio so the same question would apply.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

The US produces about 40 billion pounds of chicken a year, and is the world's largest chicken exporter. Which requires a modern manufacturing process to produce high volume, safe to eat product. From breeder hens laying eggs to final packaging, chicken production employs the most modern manufacturing and production methodologies.

i wouldn't count high density chicken farms as high quality or the "best". Those chickens can't even stand up since they are packed in so tightly and are so fat they fall over. Plus they are pumped full of antibiotics. Free range would be quality to me. Quantity is not the same as quality.

The manufacturing process might be excellent but the raw material (chickens) isnt so the end product can't be the best.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by THC

Japan — Honda automobiles are some of the most long lasting vehicles on planet earth

I know we were supposed to exclude cars because of globalization, but Toyotas with the 22R engine (all made in Japan) were the most successful (reliable) gasoline cars in automotive history.

Honda makes a superb automobile, but I'd put Toyota atop. I currently own one of each, so it's not just brand image that forms my opinion.

[THC]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Honda cars for the American market are made in Ohio so the same question would apply.

Agree with the literal sense of your post, but the innovation and durability of the engines, etc., were long in place prior to coming to our shores.