Founded in 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a leading American multi-industry manufacturing company headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, U.S.A. Historically recognized for its decentralized business model and focus on specialized industrial products and equipment, the company operates 88 divisions in 49 countries and is organized into seven segments: Automotive OEM, Food Equipment, Test & Measurement and Electronics, Welding, Polymers & Fluids, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. As of December 31, 2025, the company employed approximately 43,000 people worldwide, including approximately 16,000 in the United States. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Illinois Tool Works reported operating revenue of USD 16.044 billion, reflecting its position as one of the world’s most significant diversified industrial technology and manufacturing companies.
Updated 2026-03-20