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IW 1000

In its 13th year, the IW 1000 is a list of the largest publicly traded manufacturing companies by revenue.

IW 1000: The World's Biggest Manufacturers
See The List And Profiles

The 13th annual list of largest manufacturers based on revenue reveals the countries and industries that continue to dominate the manufacturing world.

Click here to access the full IW 1000 list and sort it by industry, ranking and financial performance.


IW 1000 Articles & News

Toyota Launches the Venza
Vehicle will be made exclusively in the U.S.

Toyota to Build 7th Plant in China
New factory will accommodate increasing demand.

Report: GM, Chrysler Deal Closer
Deal could be completed within two weeks, according to USA Today report.

Johnson Controls Selected to Sustainability Index
Fourth-straight year on Dow Jones list

Chrysler to Offer Training, Job Placement for Outgoing Workers
Automaker partners with the UAW and state to provide assistance.

U.S. Steel Reaches Labor Agreement
Four-year contracts include annual 4% wage increases.

Daimler to Test Electric Car
Automaker teams with energy company to develop electric vehicles.

Honda Recalls 580,000 Vehicles
Defective fuel pump to blame

P&G Buys Hair Products Company
Nioxin CEO will remain as business leader.

VW Overtakes Ford as No. 3 Automaker
First-half deliveries increase 7.2%

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The IW 1000 Database

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Use this free database to view the entire 12th annual IW 1000 list of the world's largest publicly held manufacturing firms -- based on 2006 revenues. View the entire list alphabetically or sort the list by several categories including industry, country, ranking, and financial performance measures.

Previous Years' Databases
Previous years' databases of the IW 1000 are also available.


Partners and Method
IndustryWeek partnered with Mergent Inc. to produce the 2006 IW 1000 ranking of the largest publicly held manufacturing companies in the United States.


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