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A company profile of Precision Castparts Corp., which manufactures complex metal components and products, investment castings, forgings, and fasteners/fastener systems for aerospace and industrial gas turbine applications, is presented. An overview of the company is given, along with key facts including contact information, number of employees and revenues. A SWOT analysis is provided which includes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.

Presents an overview of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a producer of engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products and equipment. Company overview, including revenues generated in fiscal year 2004, services provided, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.

Provides a business analysis of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a producer of engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products and equipment, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including higher returns than industry average and increase in international revenues; Weaknesses, including lack of organic growth and dependence on construction and automotive markets; Opportunities for improvement, including growth in industrial and commercial construction activity in the U.S. and increase in home improvement expenditures; Threats to the company, including the rising raw material costs and the U.S. automotive market.