Ultimate Factories

Ultimate Factories (2006-2013)

EndedDocumentary show

Ultimate Factories also known as Megafactories, is an American documentary television series that premiered in 2006 on the National Geographic Channel. The program explores the inner workings of factories worldwide. Each episode profiles the machinery and manpower behind each factory's main product, featuring close-ups, breakdowns, interviews, and side stories to show the sequence of events to produce the product in the factory. Hoff Productions was one of the principal producers of this highly successful series.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:00 (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E14WargamingNov 22, 2013
S08E07CoronaMar 10, 2013
S08E05CampariFeb 10, 2013
S07E04MichelinJan 24, 2013
S07E05PyrotechnicsDec 31, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the Ultimate Factories TV show premiere?

The Ultimate Factories premiered on September 14, 2006.

What channel originally aired Ultimate Factories?

National Geographic Channel first aired Ultimate Factories.

What was the purpose of Ultimate Factories?

The purpose of Ultimate Factories was to show viewers an inside look into the production processes of major factories.

How long were the episodes of Ultimate Factories?

Each episode of Ultimate Factories lasted about an hour, with commercials.

How many factories were featured in the first season of Ultimate Factories?

The first season of Ultimate Factories featured six factories.

What was the most popular episode of Ultimate Factories?

The most popular episode of Ultimate Factories was the one about the Ferrari Factory, which aired on November 8, 2007.

Who narrated the Ultimate Factories TV show?

The Ultimate Factories TV show was narrated by actor and voiceover artist Erik Thompson.

What was the production company behind Ultimate Factories?

The production company behind Ultimate Factories was Creative Differences.

Were the factories in Ultimate Factories all from the United States?

No, the factories featured in Ultimate Factories were from various countries around the world.

What was the most expensive car featured in an episode of Ultimate Factories?

The Bugatti Veyron, which was featured in an episode of Ultimate Factories, is one of the most expensive cars in the world.

Did Ultimate Factories ever feature a tobacco factory?

Yes, Ultimate Factories did feature a tobacco factory in the episode 'Marlboro' which aired on July 6, 2008.

Was Ultimate Factories a popular TV show?

Yes, Ultimate Factories was a popular TV show with viewers who were interested in manufacturing and production processes.

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Also known as

  • Megafactories (Australia)
  • Megafactories (United Kingdom)

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