We are talking about the factories of South Tyneside and we have gone inside them over the years.
But is your workplace among the businesses we have featured in this round-up of Shields Gazette archive photos?
Take a look through our selection of 9 photos and see if it brings back happy memories.
9. Pictured at Infoteam EMS
Infoteam factory manager Kevin Hodgson, centre, and staff at their Bede Industrial Estate factory seven years ago. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
10. Re-live your factory days
Did our photo selection bring back workplace memories? Email [email protected] to tell us more. Photo: sg
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