‘You can’t bring in robots’: the leather firm handmaking everything from wallets to cigar cases

Ettinger, a British leather goods factory, is continuing to produce high-end items such as wallets and cigar cases by hand. This approach is a deliberate choice, as the company believes that attention to detail is key to its success. The factory in Walsall, one of the last remaining leather goods factories in the area, is reviving traditional skills and jobs that were once in decline. This commitment to craftsmanship is a positive sign for the British manufacturing sector.

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The article highlights a British leather firm that is handmaking high-end products, which could indicate a positive trend for UK manufacturing. This trend may lead to increased employment and economic growth in the sector.

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