All Brands Owned by Illinois Tool Works Inc.

What does Illinois Tool Works own?
ITW owns 88 operating divisions across seven segments, holding brands including Miller, Hobart, Instron, Paslode, Permatex, Plexus, Zip-Pak, Vulcan, and Ramset, plus hundreds of niche industrial product lines.

Is Illinois Tool Works publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker ITW and is an S&P 500 component.

Who founded Illinois Tool Works?
Byron Laflin Smith founded the company in Chicago in 1912. He had earlier founded Northern Trust in 1889, so both companies trace to the same founder.

Where is Illinois Tool Works headquartered?
The company is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Its 88 divisions operate in 49 countries.

How many brands does Illinois Tool Works own?
ITW operates 88 divisions organized into seven segments, encompassing hundreds of product brands and thousands of SKUs. Its most visible brands include Miller, Hobart, Instron, Paslode, and Permatex.

Who owns Illinois Tool Works?
Public shareholders own the company, with institutional investors holding most shares. The founding Smith family's involvement ended generations ago.

What is the ITW Business Model?
It is the company's operating methodology combining the 80/20 front-to-back process, Customer-Back Innovation, and decentralized entrepreneurship. Each division focuses on its most valuable products and customers, funds customer-driven innovation, and manages its own P&L.