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Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry (February 05, 2024)

As of February 5, 2024, Reinhold Wuerth has a net worth of US$28.5 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the manufacturing industry. Michael Hartono‌ follows in second place with $24.7 billion, while He Xiangjian ranks third with $23.0 billion, and Takemitsu Takizaki comes in fourth with $21.5 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by James Ratcliffe, whose net worth is $20.6 billion, and Aliko Dangote, whose net worth is $14.5 billion. Goh Cheng Liang is placed 7th with a net worth of $13.0 billion. Viktor Rashnikov ($10.5 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the manufacturing industry, followed by Anthony Pratt (No. 9) with $10.3 billion and Friedhelm Loh (No. 10, $9.8 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry, 2024

  1. Reinhold Wuerth & family: $28.5 billion
  2. Michael Hartono‌: $24.7 billion
  3. He Xiangjian & family: $23.0 billion
  4. Takemitsu Takizaki: $21.5 billion
  5. James Ratcliffe: $20.6 billion
  6. Aliko Dangote: $14.5 billion
  7. Goh Cheng Liang: $13.0 billion
  8. Viktor Rashnikov: $10.5 billion
  9. Anthony Pratt: $10.3 billion
  10. Friedhelm Loh: $9.8 billion
  11. Viatcheslav Kantor: $9.8 billion
  12. James Dyson: $9.7 billion
  13. Andrei Guriev & family: $9.4 billion
  14. Li Shuirong: $9.2 billion
  15. Sri Prakash Lohia: $8.3 billion
  16. Steven Rales: $8.1 billion
  17. Benu Gopal Bangur: $7.4 billion
  18. Juergen Blickle: $7.3 billion
  19. John Reece: $6.8 billion
  20. Andrew Currie: $6.8 billion

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Lisa Brown, PhD
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