ITW

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is a global multi-industry manufacturing company headquartered in Glenview, Illinois. Founded in 1912, ITW has grown into one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, engineered components, consumable systems, and specialty products. The company operates through seven indus... try-leading segments: Automotive OEM, Food Equipment, Test and Measurement and Electronics, Welding, Polymers and Fluids, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. Its Automotive OEM segment supplies plastic and metal components, fasteners, and assemblies for automobiles and light trucks, while its Food Equipment segment provides warewashing, cooking, refrigeration, and food processing equipment for commercial use. The Welding segment produces arc welding equipment and consumables, and the Polymers and Fluids segment offers adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and automotive aftermarket products. The Construction Products segment delivers engineered fastening systems for residential and commercial construction markets, and the Specialty Products segment covers beverage packaging equipment, product coding and marking solutions, and appliance components. ITW distributes its products directly to industrial manufacturers and through independent distributors, serving markets including automotive OEM and aftermarket, commercial food service, construction, general industrial, consumer durables, and MRO. Operating in multiple countries with a decentralized and entrepreneurial business model, ITW leverages its proprietary ITW Business Model to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and customer-focused solutions across its global portfolio of businesses. Notable brands under the ITW umbrella include Hobart, Miller Electric, Paslode, and Permatex.Read More