About ITW

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 57 countries that employ approximately 49, 000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of approximately 16, 000 active and pending patents.

ITW's recipe for success has been consistent: Value added products and outstanding service win the day with customers. We place a high premium on the development of highly engineered products and systems-most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.