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

How to Turn Leaders into 'Strategists'

New book by Harvard Business School professor explores why some executive strategies fail and others succeed.

5/17/2012

Toshiba Drops Japan Television Operations

The electronics manufacturer has shifted all of its television production to factories in China, Indonesia, Egypt and Poland.

5/17/2012

Steve Jobs Film in the Works

'Social Network' writer to pen Jobs film script.

5/16/2012

Noble Energy Works to Avoid Israel Electric Shortage

Aim of the project is to avoid electricity shortages during the hot summer months.

5/16/2012

Lockheed Martin Gives Innovation New Wings

Technological developments help cut production costs in addition to new market opportunities.

5/16/2012

Steel Manufacturer ThyssenKrupp Considers Selling its U.S., Brazil Plants

'The economic parameters have changed significantly since the development of the strategy' for the factories.

5/15/2012

Greenpeace Members Arrested in Apple 'Cloud' Demo

Activists want Apple to use renewable energy instead of coal.

5/15/2012

Yamaha Motor to Build New Motorcycle Plant in India to Tap Fast-growing Market

Manufacturer will start construction this year, with production scheduled to begin in 2014.

5/14/2012

Canada Teen Discovers Anti-Aging Breakthrough Using Nanoparticles

Antioxidant in tree pulp could improve anti-aging products.

5/8/2012

Need a Little Conversation? Sharp to Sell Talking Robot Vacuum Cleaner

It also has a camera to take pictures of areas that need cleaning.

5/8/2012

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The IW 1000 Database

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Use this free database to view the entire 16th annual IW 1000 list of the world's largest publicly held manufacturing firms -- based on 2010 revenues. View the entire list alphabetically or sort the list by several categories including industry, country, ranking, and financial performance measures.

Previous Years' Databases
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IndustryWeek partnered with Mergent Inc. to produce the 2010 IW 1000 ranking of the largest publicly held manufacturing companies in the world.