IW 1000

In its 16th 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 15th annual list of largest manufacturers based on revenue reveals the countries and industries that cont6nue to dominate the manufacturing world.

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IW 1000 Articles & News

ArcelorMittal Reports $1 Billion 4Q Loss

Economic crisis in Europe a concern in 2012, says CEO.

2/7/2012

Shell's 2011 Profit Reaches $31 Billion on High Oil Prices

Fourth-quarter profits drop 4% on lower natural gas prices.

2/2/2012

The Case for Corporate Risk Champions

BP's Deepwater Horizon spill and other disasters point to the need for risk leaders across all company functions.

1/31/2012

Chevron Profits Fall Despite Higher Oil Prices

Margin pressure in refining and currency cited as factors.

1/27/2012

U.S. Steel to Sell Serbian Plant for $1

Company pulling out of Serbia because of the global economic downturn.

1/27/2012

Nippon Steel Posts Loss

Forecasts full-year break-even

1/27/2012

Natural Gas Exports Could Raise Prices 54% by 2018

Chesapeake Energy cuts dry gas drilling activity due to current price drop.

1/23/2012

U.S. Manufacturers Gear Up for Shale Gas Boom

Studies indicate shale gas poses significant potential for the manufacturing sector.

12/8/2011

Sciaky Wins Lockheed Contract Under Small-Business Development Program

Company to provide welding technology for F-35 aircraft.

12/5/2011

One Minimill Opens, Another on the Way

Republic Steel to build new electric-arc furnace in response to rising auto industry sales, while Severstal opens new minimill.

11/18/2011

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The IW 1000 Database

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Partners and Method
IndustryWeek partnered with Mergent Inc. to produce the 2010 IW 1000 ranking of the largest publicly held manufacturing companies in the world.