Ultimate Factories


Ultimate Factories, also known as Megafactories in non-US markets, 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.

Episodes

As of 11 August 2013, the National Geographic Channel has broadcast the following episodes of the series:

Season 1 (2006–2007)

Season 2 (2007–2008)

Season 3 (2009–2010)

Season 4 (2011)

Season 5 (2011-2012)

Because the season number, episode number and some of the airdates cannot be confirmed, these episodes are listed by their production / copyright year listed at the end of the credits of the show.
№TitleDescription© YearOriginal airdate
1Aston Martin SupercarFollows the production of the 77-only Aston Martin One-77 Supercar.2011
2BMW X3Follows the production of the BMW X3, a type of compact crossover SUV.2011
3Porsche Panamera2011
4Mack TruckFollows the production of the Mack Titan, an American truck-manufacturing company.2011
5LEGOFollows the production of LEGO.2011
6Frito LayFollows the making and distribution of potato chips, cheese puffs and tortilla chips at the biggest Frito Lay factory in Perry, Georgia2011
7Ford F-1502011
8BacardiGoes into the Bacardi manufacturing plant and explores how the famous rum is made.2011
9DucatiFollows the production of the Ducati motorbike.2011
10HeinekenFollows the production of Heineken beer.2011
11EurofighterFollows the production of the Eurofighter Typhoon fighterjet.2011
12BugattiFollows the production of the Bugatti Veyron hypercar.2011
13MV AgustaFollows the production of the MV Agusta F3 675 motorcycle2011
14Lotus Evora 2011Unknown
15Williams F1 2011Unknown
16Guinness beer 2011Unknown
17Swiss Army Knife 2011Unknown
18The MINI The Mini Coupe2011Unknown
19Michelin 2011Unknown
20Illy Coffee 2011Unknown
21Jaguar XJ2011Unknown
22Speed RailAlstom AGV2011Unknown
23Swedish Super CarKoenigsegg Agera2011Unknown
24Super ChopperFollows the production of the AgustaWestlandAW139 outside Milan, Italy2011Unknown
25Mercedes Overhaul Truck2011Unknown
26FordFord Mustang Shelby GT-5002011Unknown
27FerrariFerrari FF2011Unknown
28LamborghiniLamborghini Aventador LP700-42011Unknown
29PiaggioPiaggio Vespa2011Unknown

Season 6 (2013)

Because the season number, episode number and airdate cannot be confirmed, these episodes are listed by their production / copyright year listed at the end of the credits of the show
№TitleDescription© YearOriginal airdate
1EA Sports: FIFA 12 2012Unknown
2Boeing 747 2012Unknown
3Learjet Follows the production of the $14 million Learjet 60XR2012Unknown
4Pyrotechnics 2012Unknown
5Tata Nano 2012Unknown
6Corvette ZR1 2012Unknown
7Extreme Roller Coaster 2012Unknown
8PaganiPagani Huayra2012Unknown
9PorschePorsche 9112012Unknown
10TeslaModel S2012Unknown
11LexusLexus LFA2012Unknown
12NissanNissan GT-R2012
13Gumpert Apollo2012

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