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

GE Appoints Tech Center Leader

Current CIO for corporate information services takes helm of advanced manufacturing center

11/19/2009

Honeywell Receives Smart Grid Grant

Company will provide automation technology for peak-pricing project in California

11/17/2009

GM Reports $1.2 Billion Loss

Company says it will step up repayments of aid

11/16/2009

PPG Receives Wind-Development Grant

Company partners with MAG to explore wind-blade materials

11/13/2009

Dow Kokam Acquires Battery Manufacturer

Dow business unit also names CEO

11/13/2009

Dow Corning Purchases Silicon Manufacturing Operations

Deal valued at $175 million

11/5/2009

Toyota Recall Related to Floor Mats

Letter to customers cites no other vehicle defects

11/3/2009

Exxon Mobil Pleads Guilty in Bird Deaths Case

Company to pay $600,000 in fines for violating Migratory Bird Treaty Act

8/13/2009

Reports: Apple to Unveil Tablet Computer

Company hopes to offer new item in time for Christmas selling season

7/27/2009

Harley-Davidson Cuts 1,000 Jobs

Motorcycle sales fall worldwide

7/16/2009

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The IW 1000 Database

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Use this free database to view the entire 14th annual IW 1000 list of the world's largest publicly held manufacturing firms -- based on 2008 revenues. View the entire list alphabetically or sort the list by several categories including industry, country, ranking, and financial performance measures.

Previous Years' Databases
Previous years' databases of the IW 1000 are also available.

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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.