manufacturer

[ man-yuh-fak-cher-er ]

noun

1. a person, group, or company that owns or runs a manufacturing plant.
2. a person, group, or company that manufactures.

manufacturer

/ ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərə /

noun

1. a person or business concern that manufactures goods or owns a factory

Word History and Origins

Origin of manufacturer¹

First recorded in 1710–20; manufacture + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The manufacturer noted its plans today as part of its earnings report, stating that it will begin manufacturing handsets using the latest version of the technology it’s been working on for a number of years now.

From TechCrunch

He interviewed epidemiologists, virologists, China experts, economists and manufacturers of personal protective equipment on his podcast.

From Ozy

For a completely circular economy, recycling should start with manufacturers and producers.

From Singularity Hub 

The rare move allows some of the drug manufacturers to share discoveries about monoclonal antibody treatments even though the collaboration between the firms would in normal circumstances challenge antitrust laws.

From Ozy

Like most other countries, Israel has export controls that require weapons manufacturers to be licensed and subject to government oversight.

From MIT Technology Review

Hart Electric LLC An Illinois- based manufacturer of electrical components, and H.I. Cable.

From The Daily Beast

Zumbiel Packaging A Kentucky-based manufacturer of paperboard packaging for consumer goods.

From The Daily Beast

Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation A Pennsylvania-based wood cabinet and specialty products manufacturer.

From The Daily Beast

Johnson Welded Products    Ohio-based manufacturer of reservoirs for air brake systems.

From The Daily Beast

Beech-Nut is still in existence, and is the third largest baby food manufacturer in the United States.

From The Daily Beast

His sister, who became Countess in her own right, was married to a local manufacturer, William Humphrys.

From Project Gutenberg

After breakfast Oertling came to take me to try the pianos of a celebrated manufacturer of uprights.

From Project Gutenberg

From the time of cutting, from four to six months are required to make the leaf ready for the manufacturer.

From Project Gutenberg

A chance word from the paper manufacturer put a new idea into Joe's brain.

From Project Gutenberg

The revenue and the trade were robbed by the smuggler; and the manufacturer was deluded by an unreal protection.

From Project Gutenberg

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