verksmiðjur
Verksmiðjur are facilities where goods are produced from raw materials through a combination of machinery, energy, and labor. In Icelandic usage, verksmiðjur can refer to any site of continuous manufacturing, from small workshops to large industrial plants. The term is used in economic and industrial contexts to describe the physical sites of production and the processes carried out within them.
Historically, factories emerged during the Industrial Revolution as a way to centralize production, achieve economies of
Factories vary in size and function but typically include production areas, logistics space, quality control, utilities,
Regulation and sustainability are important considerations. Facilities must comply with worker safety rules, environmental permits, and