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"Made in Germany" - A potted history

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May 26, 2015

From Porsche to Miele and Herrenknecht, the "Made in Germany" label has international cachet. But in fact, when it was introduced in the 19th century it was intended to scare customers off. In time in became a seal of quality. Reporters Anna Wills und Andreas Neuhaus have compiled a history of the "Made in Germany" brand.

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