National Geographic's Ultimate Factories Explores IKEA 
National Geographic is going behind the scenes to deconstruct IKEA factories all over the world in the latest episode of Ultimate Factories to air Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 8pm ET/PT. See after the jump for the program description as well as how to see 2 video previews!
Ultimate Factories: IKEA
To build and deliver IKEA’s furniture, it takes a global factory network of over 1,000 manufacturing plants, 27 distribution centers, and 300 stores.
In Zbaszynek, Poland, IKEAs largest wood production plant in the world, creates 2 million tables, chairs, sofas and recliners each year. Nearby, in Nowe Skalmmierzyce, IKEAs the companys textile supplier builds over 500 pieces of upholstered furniture daily. In southern Sweden, three ultimate factories create IKEA staples. In Almhult, the prototype for every product is born and an advanced mass produced carpentry factory creates state of the art kitchens. In Kattilstorp, the classic Billy Bookcase is manufactured. And in Hultsfred, the foundation of most IKEA furnishings, the strong, hardwearing particle board is born.
National Geographic’s Ultimate Factory series has been inside some of the most fascinating factories in the world and in the process, has given viewers insider tours of the facilities for Caterpillar, Winnebago, Harley-Davidson, as well as car-makers Porsche, BMW and Corvette. Don’t miss this insider’s view of how IKEA furniture is made!
Ultimate Factories: IKEA Previews
IKEA SELMA Chair & IKEA LACK Table Preview
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