IW 1000

In its 14th year, the IW 1000 is a list of the largest publicly traded manufacturing companies by revenue.

IW 1000: The World's Biggest Manufacturers
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The 14th annual list of largest manufacturers based on revenue reveals the countries and industries that continue to dominate the manufacturing world.

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IW 1000 Articles & News

The IW 1000: The 2009 World's 1000 Largest Manufacturers: Kings Retain Thrones

Even with the worldwide economy tanking toward the end of last year, consumers bought enough cars and gas for their tanks to keep the oil and auto industries at the top of the IW 1000.

6/17/2009

Methodology for Ranking the 2009 IW 1000

What goes into the 14th annual IW 1000.

6/17/2009

Oil Exec: Renewables Aren't the Answer

ConocoPhillips CEO says fossil fuels are here to stay.

6/16/2009

Edward Whitacre Named New GM Chairman

Ex-AT&T exec will take over restructured company

6/9/2009

Volvo Cuts 160 Workers

Workers at Volvo's truck division will keep their jobs after a deal was reached with the union.

6/9/2009

Boeing Says 787 'On Track'

Company eyes acquisitions

5/21/2009

Valero Acquires Stake in Netherlands Refinery

Company buys Dow Chemical's 45% interest in facility

5/20/2009

Obama Unsure Chrysler Can be Saved

Questions whether lenders will cooperate

4/29/2009

Goodyear Reports $333 Million 1Q Loss

Company posts loss for second-consecutive quarter after auto sales drop

4/29/2009

Pepsico Offers $6 Billion for Bottlers

Company says merger would create 'cost synergies' and improve efficiency.

4/20/2009

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The IW 1000 Database

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Use this free database to view the entire 14th annual IW 1000 list of the world's largest publicly held manufacturing firms -- based on 2008 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 2009 IW 1000 ranking of the largest publicly held manufacturing companies in the United States.