It is the only big maker of high-end steel products within a 500km radius of Linz and has become the biggest supplier in these new markets.

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This custom home in Abington offers many upgrades, including high-end stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, exposed beams and cathedral ceilings.

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Voestalpine does not make commodity steel but occupies various high-end niches: top-quality steel, railway systems, steel sections and sophisticated automotive products, mostly made to order.

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Mano is a high-end steak restaurant with exposed stone walls and steel pillars.

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The rounded, almost kid-friendly edges aren't the markings of a high-end product either, but Archos tempers the cheap materials with a stainless steel frame that surrounds the 10.1-inch display and carries through to the back of the device.

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Inside, the 318-year-old high-end knife company, called Burza, meticulously handcrafts gorgeous artisan knifes fashioned from Austrian steel and sharpened with Swiss diamonds.

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In the past few years, high-end commercial kitchen makers have jumped into the backyard grilling game with a slew of snazzy, feature-packed stainless steel models.

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