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

Dow Corning Purchases Silicon Manufacturing Operations

Deal valued at $175 million

11/5/2009

Toyota Recall Related to Floor Mats

Letter to customers cites no other vehicle defects

11/3/2009

Exxon Mobil Pleads Guilty in Bird Deaths Case

Company to pay $600,000 in fines for violating Migratory Bird Treaty Act

8/13/2009

Reports: Apple to Unveil Tablet Computer

Company hopes to offer new item in time for Christmas selling season

7/27/2009

Harley-Davidson Cuts 1,000 Jobs

Motorcycle sales fall worldwide

7/16/2009

Weyerhaeuser to Close Louisiana Mill

Nearly 40 employees will lose jobs

7/7/2009

Boeing Acquires Facility from 787 Supplier

Company hopes to speed production with control of key supplier operations

7/7/2009

Deere to Expand in Russia

Company envisions significant manufacturing capacity investments over the next five to seven years

7/6/2009

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

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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 world.