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The IndustryWeek Best Plants Winners and Finalists Statistical Report: 2020 to 2025

The information contained in this 78-page, data-packed Statistical Profile presents a composite picture of IndustryWeek's Best Plants winners and finalists for the past five competitions from 2020 to 2025.
Feb. 18, 2026

This report was prepared from a database populated with information supplied by the manufacturing plants when responding to the IW Best Plants questionnaire in each year of the competition. It provides detailed benchmarking data on the following:

  • Management Practices
  • Quality
  • Employee Involvement/Empowerment
  • Safety
  • Supplier Relations
  • Manufacturing Operations & Flexibility
  • Maintenance
  • Inventory Management
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Competitiveness and Market Results