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

Experts: Don't Blame Lean Manufacturing for Toyota's Problems

Industry pundits say if anything company lost focus on lean values and didn't extend quality assurance to the engineering department.

2/23/2010

Investigators Examine Refinery Safety Culture

BP's safety issues raise questions about how certain manufacturers approach safety management.

3/12/2010

IW 50 Best: Chevron Enters Cost-Cutting Mode

Company plans to cut 2,000 jobs and sell some overseas operations.

3/11/2010

Caterpillar May Bring Some Japanese Production Back to U.S.

Company looks to build new facility in the U.S. that would absorb some production from overseas.

3/11/2010

Nucor Forms Joint Venture With Mitsui

Newly formed company will focus on investments in North America and globally.

3/3/2010

Toyota Establishes Quality Advisory Panel

Former federal transportation secretary will lead group.

3/2/2010

Toyota Execs Back in Congressional Hot Seat

Edmunds.com executive calls for brake investigation of all automakers.

3/2/2010

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

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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.