Summary: ITW Medical is part of Illinois Tool Works, a large company that makes products used around the world. ITW has been in business for more than 100 years and runs many different specialized companies. ITW Medical focuses on making medical devices and supporting customers who use them.
About ITW Medical
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) was founded in 1912 as a manufacturer of metal cutting tools. In nearly 100 years of business, ITW has been focused on creating value-added products for key customers. This innovative strategy has allowed ITW to grow internally and through outside acquisitions. ITW is a $16.2 billion diversified manufacturer of highly engineered components, industrial systems, and consumables today. The company consists of approximately 825 business units in 52 countries and employs roughly 60,000 people worldwide.
ITW began making filtration-related products in the early 1970s for the automotive and industrial markets. This filtration business unit grew until the late 1980s, when it became an independent business. In 2012, ITW Medical was formed to provide focused medical device development and manufacturing support to global customers.
ITW Medical has four manufacturing locations with technical expertise that support each product line and customer. ITW also has worldwide locations that help support global medical fluid management, filtration, and flow control needs.
Please visit the ITW corporate website to view the “This is ITW” video describing the various ITW groups.”