5 Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry

In this article, we discuss the 5 richest billionaires in manufacturing industry. To read our detailed analysis of the manufacturing industry, go directly to the 25 Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry.

5. James Ratcliffe

Net Worth: $16.2 Billion

James Ratcliffe is the founder, chairman, and majority owner of the chemical powerhouse, Ineos Group. In early 2024, Ratcliffe acquired an almost 28% stake in the Football club, Manchester United, for around $1.5 billion. James Ratcliffe ranks fifth among the richest billionaires in the manufacturing industry.

4. Takemitsu Takizaki

Net Worth: $20.7 Billion

Takemitsu Takizaki founded Keyence Corporation (OTC:KYCCF), a company that manufactures sensors and electronic components for factory automation systems. In 2015, Takizaki stepped down as chairman of the company but remains on the board of directors.

3. Michael Hartono

Net Worth: $23.1 Billion

Michael Hartono is one of the richest billionaires in the manufacturing industry. Hartono and his family made a huge fortune from the tobacco business and are still one of the biggest clove cigarette makers in Indonesia. Michael Hartono also gets a huge fortune from investment in the Bank of Central Asia (BCA). In 2022, Hartono and his brother listed Global Digital Niaga Tbk PT (IDX:BELI), which owns e-commerce giant Blibli.

2. He Xiangjian

Net Worth: $26.1 Billion

He Xiangjian created one of the world’s leading appliance makers, Midea Group Co., Ltd. (SHE:000333). In 2012, Xiangjian stepped down from Midea Group operations. He Xiangjian is one of the richest billionaires in the manufacturing industry.

1. Reinhold Wuerth

Net Worth: $35.3 Billion

Reinhold Wuerth is the richest billionaire in the manufacturing industry. Wuerth joined his father’s wholesale screw business in 1949. Reinhold Wuerth retired from the firm in 1994.

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