Heavy Industry
- This type of industry makes heavy/bulky finished products from heavy/bulky raw materials e.g. shipbuilding
Light Industry
- This type of industry makes small lightweight finished products from small raw materials, e.g. the healthcare industry.
Multinational Corporation (MNCs)
- This type of Industry may have its headquarters in one country but be present in many other countries, this type of industry can be a heavy or light industry but most likely light. e.g. Google.
Footloose Industry
This type of industry is not tied to one location. Footloose industries can set up successfully in a wide variety of places. They are usually light industries, as their resource materials are light and easy to transport. Most modern industries are footloose because:
- Improved infrastructure, roads and travel allow for better movement of Industrial products over a long distance.
- Most people have cars, meaning most workers can commute to and from work.