<p>There are somethings you can’t know about a company until you’ve bought it and had a riffle through the filing cabinets. In the case of clothing maker Buffalo Systems, it was numerous letters of appreciation from special forces, the military, and mountain rescue teams.</p><p> </p><p>Number 42 on our list of the greatest products we make here is The Mountain Shirt by Buffalo.</p><br><p>Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle and Savile Row tailor James Sleater acquired the Sheffield-based company earlier this year. On this week’s show, they explain why they had always wanted to buy the company.</p><p> </p><p>Plus, we also get an exclusive look at a special new product, consider why Britain has so few global luxury brands, and hear why slow growth is sustainable growth.</p><p> </p><p>Say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor</p><p> </p><p>The Factory Next Door is supported by AVEVA, a leader in industrial intelligence. </p><p> </p><p>Sign up to their bi-weekly newsletter about manufacturing here:</p><p> </p><p>www.aveva.com/factory</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>