Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL, reported sales increased 14% in the first quarter 2007, and profit went up 10%. Revenue was $3.76 billion.
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The increase came from strong results in international end markets tempered by slowing growth in a number of North American end markets. Total company base revenues grew 1%, with international base revenues increasing 8.9% and North American revenues declining 3.5%. Acquisitions added 10.7% to first-quarter revenues.
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North American Engineered Products first quarter revenues were slightly negative as base revenues declined 6.5% and acquisitions added 6.7%. Base revenues declined principally as a result of end market weakness in the residential construction and Detroit 3 automotive markets as well as a slowing across …
Illinois Tool Works Sales Up 14% in 1Q
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL, reported sales increased 14% in the first quarter 2007, and profit went up 10%. Revenue was $3.76 billion.
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The increase came from strong results in international end markets tempered by slowing growth in a number of North American end markets. Total company base revenues grew 1%, with international base revenues increasing 8.9% and North American revenues declining 3.5%. Acquisitions added 10.7% to first-quarter revenues.
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North American Engineered Products first quarter revenues were slightly negative as base revenues declined 6.5% and acquisitions added 6.7%. Base revenues declined principally as a result of end market weakness in the residential construction and Detroit 3 automotive markets as well as a slowing across …
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