Rank: 8 (Previous rank: 12)
Employees: 2,205
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, CA
Sector(s): Manufacturing, Military
Why it's hot: As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq drag on, orders from the Pentagon are up for Ceradyne's ceramic armor -- lighter than steel, more durable than plastic -- to protect soldiers, helicopters, and other military vehicles.
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