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

GE Transportation Delivers Locomotives to Nigeria

Company plans to ship 20 more before end of the year.

2/5/2010

Briggs & Stratton to Reimburse Employees for Lost Wages

Company giving back part of cut pay

1/15/2010

GM Makes More Leadership Changes

Lutz takes on product development advisory role

12/4/2009

PC Sales Expected to Increase 2.8% in 2009

Market value expected to decline nearly 11%

11/23/2009

GE Appoints Tech Center Leader

Current CIO for corporate information services takes helm of advanced manufacturing center

11/19/2009

Honeywell Receives Smart Grid Grant

Company will provide automation technology for peak-pricing project in California

11/17/2009

GM Reports $1.2 Billion Loss

Company says it will step up repayments of aid

11/16/2009

PPG Receives Wind-Development Grant

Company partners with MAG to explore wind-blade materials

11/13/2009

Dow Kokam Acquires Battery Manufacturer

Dow business unit also names CEO

11/13/2009

Dow Corning Purchases Silicon Manufacturing Operations

Deal valued at $175 million

11/5/2009

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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.

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IndustryWeek partnered with Mergent Inc. to produce the 2009 IW 1000 ranking of the largest publicly held manufacturing companies in the world.