With the downturn in global economy, there are many manufacturing companies that have been forced to close down. Either they were not able to sustain their losses or they were not profitable. One of the largest manufacturing companies in the world is the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, and it is an important part of the United States economy.
Intel
Intel is a leading developer of semiconductor equipment company and the world's largest manufacturer of integrated circuits. The company's broad range of processors, chipsets, and platforms power the world's most popular laptops, desktops, tablets, servers, and mobile phones. Intel's processors are found in the majority of desktop and laptop computers sold worldwide, and the majority of smartphones and tablet devices.
Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a huge company in the global electronics landscape, and it has a myriad of business segments. Its key focus areas are technology, telecommunications, insurance, and financial services.
Samsung is one of the most popular brands in the world, with a loyal customer base who have many years of experience with Samsung products. Samsung is a brand that provides cutting edge technology to the world. The company has been in the electronics industry since the early 1960s, and the first product they ever produced was the T206 baseball card. Since then, Samsung has been one of the most successful companies in the world. It was in 1938 when the Samsung company was established, and it has been producing electronic products ever since.
Apple
It's been five years since Apple released the iPhone, and while that model remains the top-selling smartphone in the world, Apple isn't resting on its laurels. Today, the company announced a bunch of new products like Apple Watch, Apple Car, and a pair of new iPhones expected to launch later this year.
Toyota Group
Toyota Group's (TGS) sales in the United States hit record levels in 2014, with Toyota securing its second consecutive year of record sales and bringing its total tally to 81.3 million units since the first Toyota car rolled off production lines in the early 1930s. TGS vehicles have achieved record sales in virtually every market around the world, with the company projecting that sales of its Lexus and Toyota brand vehicles will exceed the 100 million unit milestone in 2015.
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group, or VW, is the holding company for the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group. It is the biggest company in Germany and the largest in the world by revenue. The company is divided into three main divisions: Volkswagen Group (VWi), Audi and Porsche.
Foxconn
Foxconn is the world's largest electronics and consumer electronic manufacturer. It is a publicly-listed corporation that manufactures products for companies like Apple, Sony, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Dell and others. Foxconn is separate from Hon Hai, which makes products for companies like Amazon, Google and Facebook.