The Best of 'The Last Word' 2012 (SLIDESHOW)

Can I quote you on that? It's the question every journalist asks in an interview. And each month in IndustryWeek, we quoted a variety of business, government and research leaders on manufacturing and important issues related to manufacturing. Here's a look back at some of the best of 2012.

Steve Minter

Dec. 18, 2012

"Can I quote you on that?" It's the question every journalist asks in an interview. And each month in IndustryWeek, we quoted a variety of business, government and research leaders on manufacturing and important issues related to manufacturing. Here's a look back at some of the best of 2012.

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Steve Minter

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An award-winning editor, Executive Editor Steve Minter covers leadership, global economic and trade issues and energy, tackling subject matter ranging from CEO profiles and leadership theories to economic trends and energy policy. As well, he supervises content development for editorial products including the magazine, IndustryWeek.com, research and information products, and conferences.

Before joining the IW staff, Steve was publisher and editorial director of Penton Media’s EHS Today, where he was instrumental in the development of the Champions of Safety and America’s Safest Companies recognition programs.

Steve received his B.A. in English from Oberlin College. He is married and has two adult children.