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1. Koch Industries

• Koch: From Diesel cups to diesel

2007 revenue: $98 billion (revised by company since publication)

Fiscal year end: Dec. 31

2007 Employees: 80,000

Industry: Diversified manufacturer

CEO: Charles G. Koch

Location: Wichita, Kan.

With a presence in almost 60 countries, the diversified manufacturer has its hand in more than a dozen industries including, energy, chemicals, fibers and polymers, minerals, fertilizers and forest and consumer products.

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Last updated May 28 2008: 12:40 PM ET

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