The Richest People In America: William Davidson

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#65 William Davidson

$5.5 billion
Source: glass

Attorney who left law in 1957 to join uncle's glass manufacturing business. Public 1968, bought it back via leveraged buyout 17 years later. Today Guardian Industries is one of the largest industrial glassmakers in the world. Estimated sales: $5.5 billion. Company shifting focus from struggling U.S. economy to international markets; 90% of profits from foreign commerce. Sold hockey's Tampa Bay Lightning for $200 million in June. Also owns pro basketball's Detroit Pistons, WNBA's Detroit Shock.

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