182 | Business World Magazine |
May 2013
In respect for the significance of the craft as well as the craftsman, blacksmiths have not only long served
as subjects of fantasy and fable, but also as symbols of power and strength to many civilizations. Examples
include Isaiah’s Old Testament reference to a blacksmith in order to make a point about divine mastery
and strength.Then there was Temujin (better known as Ghengis Khan) whose name meant “Man of Iron.”
The Duke ofWellington who defeated Napoleon was dubbed the Iron Duke and in the modern era, former
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was called the Iron Lady.To this list, add the name of Farrar, a de-
rivative of the Latin word “Ferrum” which simply means iron. In Kansas, Farrar is the name of a family with
a distinguished legacy in metal forging and foundry services, yet is also the name of a corporation with an
iron-strong reputation for much more.
