Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry (August 17, 2023)

As of August 17, 2023, Reinhold Wuerth has a net worth of US$29.5 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the manufacturing industry. Michael Hartono‌ follows in second place with $24.8 billion, while He Xiangjian ranks third with $23.3 billion, and James Ratcliffe comes in fourth with $21.8 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Takemitsu Takizaki, whose net worth is $19.1 billion, and Goh Cheng Liang, whose net worth is $12.2 billion. Viatcheslav Kantor is placed 7th with a net worth of $11.3 billion. Anthony Pratt ($11.0 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the manufacturing industry, followed by Aliko Dangote (No. 9) with $11.0 billion and Viktor Rashnikov (No. 10, $10.2 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry, 2023

1. Reinhold Wuerth & family: $29.5 billion
2. Michael Hartono‌: $24.8 billion
3. He Xiangjian & family: $23.3 billion
4. James Ratcliffe: $21.8 billion
5. Takemitsu Takizaki: $19.1 billion
6. Goh Cheng Liang: $12.2 billion
7. Viatcheslav Kantor: $11.3 billion
8. Anthony Pratt: $11.0 billion
9. Aliko Dangote: $11.0 billion
10. Viktor Rashnikov: $10.2 billion
11. Friedhelm Loh: $9.9 billion
12. James Dyson: $9.8 billion
13. Andrei Guriev & family: $9.6 billion
14. Wang Liping & family: $8.6 billion
15. Steven Rales: $7.7 billion
16. Ashwin Dani & family: $7.7 billion
17. Chen Jianhua: $7.4 billion
18. Liang Wengen: $7.3 billion
19. John Reece: $7.2 billion
20. Andrew Currie: $7.2 billion

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