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Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry (February 27, 2024)

As of February 27, 2024, Reinhold Wuerth has a net worth of US$33.8 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the manufacturing industry. Michael Hartono‌ follows in second place with $25.0 billion, while He Xiangjian ranks third with $23.9 billion, and Takemitsu Takizaki comes in fourth with $22.2 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by James Ratcliffe, whose net worth is $16.3 billion, and Aliko Dangote, whose net worth is $14.1 billion. Goh Cheng Liang is placed 7th with a net worth of $12.8 billion. Friedhelm Loh ($10.5 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the manufacturing industry, followed by  Anthony Pratt (No. 9) with $10.5 billion and Viktor Rashnikov (No. 10, $10.5 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry, 2024

  1. Reinhold Wuerth & family: $33.8 billion
  2. Michael Hartono‌: $25.0 billion
  3. He Xiangjian & family: $23.9 billion
  4. Takemitsu Takizaki: $22.2 billion
  5. James Ratcliffe: $16.3 billion
  6. Aliko Dangote: $14.1 billion
  7. Goh Cheng Liang: $12.8 billion
  8. Friedhelm Loh: $10.5 billion
  9. Anthony Pratt: $10.5 billion
  10. Viktor Rashnikov: $10.5 billion
  11. Li Shuirong: $9.9 billion
  12. Viatcheslav Kantor: $9.8 billion
  13. James Dyson: $9.7 billion
  14. Andrei Guriev & family: $9.4 billion
  15. Steven Rales: $8.3 billion
  16. Sri Prakash Lohia: $8.2 billion
  17. Wang Liping & family: $7.6 billion
  18. Juergen Blickle: $7.4 billion
  19. Benu Gopal Bangur: $7.3 billion
  20. Chen Jianhua: $6.6 billion

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