GB. England. Open for Business is the largely untold story of British manufacturing and industry through the lens of the world’s greatest photographers Magnum Photos. Organised by the arts organisation Multistory who have commissioned 9 photographers to document and record manufacturing industries in 9 British cities. Multistory are working with 9 cultural partners to show the work in their venues and create a major touring exhibition during 2014/15.

Open for Business will focus on the historic industrial areas in the UK as well as new and innovative industries as we look to the future, seeking out success stories, large and small, that reflect Britain’s changing industrial and cultural heritage. The project will tell the story of British manufacturing, capturing the current landscape and its effect on people, community and culture through a unique international perspective.

Peter Marlow was assigned to photograph in 'The Black County' in the West Midlands, concentarting on traditional industries.

Rafal Joppeck a food processor operative. Joppeck is Polish is 37 years old and has worked at Panesar for five years. Panesar Foods, who specialise in making 'stir-in' cooking sauces
2013