Rank: 10 (Previous rank: 47)
Employees: 8,150
Headquarters: Jacksonville, FL
Sector(s): Manufacturing, Military
Why it's hot: Its labs design high-strength fibers, lightweight ceramics, and bulletproof polymers for tougher helmets and vehicles. Government spending on new military vehicles beefed up business, as did the purchase of manufacturer Stewart & Stevenson.
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