Group $ 49.67bn www . amer . com . cn A Chinese company specialising in cable and copper , Amer is headed up by billionaire Wang Wenyin , who Fortune christened “ China ’ s New Prince of Copper ” in 2014 , owing to the firm ’ s meteoric growth – indeed , its most recent recorded revenue came in at $ 49.67bn and landed it 183rd spot on Fortune ’ s list . Previously a small private firm that produced copper rods , Amer now boasts a fleet of mines and factories , as well as political sway within the Communist Party . A key player on the global copper stage , it is a small firm no longer .
05 Panasonic
$ 67.78bn www . panasonic . com Panasonic – formerly known as Matshushita Electrical Industrial Co . – celebrates its centenary this year , with the Japanese company growing from a small producer of light sockets to become one of the world ’ s leading electronics producers with a $ 67.78bn revenue and a secure 110th spot on the Fortune 500 . With wide-reaching tentacles , from automotive systems and avionics through to mobile and home renovation services , the business even owns Gamba Osaka soccer team ( in Japan ’ s J . League ).