Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW Automotive) is a leading global automotive fastener and component manufacturer serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide. The company specializes in highly engineered fastening, assembly, and component solutions designed to enhance vehicle performance, structural integrity, and sustainability across electric and internal combustion engine platforms. Its comprehensive product portfolio encompasses plastic and metal fasteners, clips, rivets, door closures, powertrain components, braking systems, and safety assemblies. Additionally, the enterprise provides specialized fluid and thermal management components, airflow control systems, kinematic dampers, and refueling or EV recharging solutions. Leveraging proprietary Customer-Back Innovation practices, ITW Automotive delivers custom engineering, rapid prototyping, finite element analysis simulation, and additive manufacturing services. Supported by over 12,000 employees operating across more than 80 global facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company ensures high-volume precision manufacturing with local support. Through an extensive intellectual property portfolio containing over 3,500 patents, ITW Automotive continues to drive advancement in automotive assembly and lightweight component technologies.