2015 IW US 500: The $10 Billion Profit Club

Aug. 6, 2015

A fortunate dozen U.S.-based manufacturing firms had net income of more than $10 billion in 2014. Check out our gallery to see what company topped the profit list for the IW U.S. 500.

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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.