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 15th 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

Toyota Resumes Hiring at Mississippi Plant

Company expects to begin production in fall of 2011.

8/23/2010

Toyota Recalls Avalon Sedans Over Steering Problem

Improper casting of the steering lock bar cited.

7/29/2010

Exxon Profits Soar in Second Quarter

Profit rises to $7.56 billion.

7/29/2010

IW 1000: A World of Hurt

The oil and metals industries take a hit in 2009 while growth slows for emerging markets.

7/21/2010

Siemens Puts Green on Fast Track

Revenue growth finally on the horizon as diversified engineering giant expands environmental solutions and global presence.

7/21/2010

U.S. Automakers Back On Top

Plant-floor and engineering quality improvements pay off for domestic OEMs.

6/25/2010

Wind, Trains Power Siemens' Future in the U.S.

Public and private partnerships could be the wind that pushes the company forward in the race for high-speed rail and alternative energy in the United States.

6/24/2010

GE's John Rice Talks Manufacturing

The No. 3 company on the 2010 IW U.S. 500 list seeks a return to its manufacturing roots.

6/1/2010

OSHA Consults With BP on Spill Cleanup

Agency wants to ensure cleanup worker safety.

5/4/2010

Eastman Chemical Mulls Sale of PET Business

Company also reviewing other 'strategic options.'

4/23/2010

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The IW 1000 Database

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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.