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ITW Acquires PolySpec L.P.

July 1, 2008

HOUSTON, TX - Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) has acquired PolySpec L.P., a manufacturer of protective coatings and linings, sealants, QPL/IMO-approved marine decking, and subsea insulation. Upon completion of the transaction, PolySpec L.P. will be a wholly owned subsidiary of ITW, becoming part of the company’s Performance Polymers and Fluids Division.