Stock Report: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Report Updated: Jun 17, 2013 | Print This Page

Illinois Tool Works Inc. manufactures various industrial products and equipment worldwide. Its Transportation segment offers plastic and metal components, fasteners, and assemblies; fluids and polymers; fillers and putties; polyester coatings, and patch and repair products; and truck remanufacturing, and related parts and service. The company’s Power Systems & Electronics segment provides arc welding equipment; metal arc welding consumables and related accessories; metal solder materials; equipment and services for microelectronics assembly; electronic components and component packaging; airport ground support equipment; static and contamination control equipment; and pressure sensitive adhesives and components. Its Industrial Packaging segment offers steel and plastic strapping and related tools and equipment; plastic stretch film and related equipment; paper and plastic products that protect goods in transit; and metal jacketing and insulation products. The company’s Food Equipment segment provides warewashing, cooking, refrigeration, and food processing equipment; and kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems; and food equipment service, maintenance, and repair. Its Construction Products segment offers anchors, fasteners, and related tools; metal plate truss components, and related equipment and software; and packaged hardware and other products for retail. The company’s Polymers & Fluids segment provides adhesives; chemical fluids; epoxy and resin-based coating products; and hand wipes and cleaners. Its Decorative Surfaces segment offers laminate for furniture, office and retail space, and countertops; and laminate worktops. The company also offers equipment and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures; plastic reclosable packaging and consumables; foil and film products; product coding and marking equipment; and conveyor systems. Illinois Tool Works Inc. was founded in 1912 and is based in Glenview, Illinois.