ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

Illinois Tool Works manufactures and distributes industrial products and equipment across diversified end markets, including automotive, food service, construction, and general industrial applications. The company operates through seven segments that serve both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers globally. Its product portfolio spans arc welding equipment and consumables, adhesives and sealants, fastening systems, food service equipment, test and measurement instruments, and packaging machinery.

The Automotive OEM segment supplies plastic and metal components, fasteners, and assemblies to vehicle manufacturers and industrial customers. The Food Equipment division provides commercial warewashing, cooking, and refrigeration systems alongside kitchen ventilation and food processing equipment. The Test & Measurement and Electronics segment delivers testing solutions and manufacturing support services, while the Welding segment produces arc equipment and related consumables. Additional revenue comes from the Polymers & Fluids segment, which supplies industrial adhesives, lubrication products, and automotive maintenance fluids; the Construction Products segment, focused on engineered fastening for residential and commercial building; and the Specialty Products segment, which includes beverage packaging equipment and product marking systems.

Based in Glenview, Illinois, the company operates with approximately 43,000 full-time employees and maintains a geographically diversified footprint across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and South America. ITW distributes products directly to industrial manufacturers and through independent distribution channels, serving both capital equipment and maintenance, repair, and operations markets.