CORPORATE PROFILE

A division of Illinois Tool Works, ITW MaxiGrip began manufacturing plastic zippers to be applied to U.S Military tank covers for armament dry storage in 1985. Today ITW MaxiGrip barrier closures can be found on products serving critical containment needs for military, government, and emergency use worldwide. MaxiGrip practicality has been quickly embraced in the commercial and consumer sector for products ranging from party tent, to ball field tarps to dry bag storage for watersports. Its applications continue to evolve and adapt to emerging needs. An indicator of future applications may best be predicted by its use on protective outfits for actors in the science fiction movies E.T. and Twelve Monkeys.  

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) designs and produces an array of highly engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products and equipment for customers around the world. A leading diversified manufacturing company with nearly 100 years of history, ITW's some 650 decentralized business units in 45 countries employ approximately 45,000 men and women who are focused on creating value-added products and innovative customer solutions.

Other ITW divisions of interest to manufacturers of barrier protection include:

ITW Fastex  

ITW Nexus

ITW MiniGrip

ITW Waterbury Buckle

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