Commonly referred to as ITW, the business is a global producer of equipment and consumable systems, engineered fasteners, components and various specialty products. The company was started in 1912 by Bryon L. Smith and has grown into a multi-billion global venture that is listed as part of the Fortune 200 companies. The products and services offered by the company are at work all over the world. It can be seen in the healthcare systems, in aerospace, bridges and wind turbines, in ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers and even on the mobile phones we are using.
ITW has operations in 56 countries with 50% concentration in North America. It has over 20,000 patents and several thousands that are currently pending. Through the products offered by ITW, the world becomes a much better and easier place to live in.