GLENVIEW, Ill., March 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) today announced that it will hold its 2015 first quarter conference call on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The conference call will begin at 9 a.m. central time and will follow the Company's release of first quarter financial results at 7 a.m. central time on that same day.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-603-9219. The passcode ITW is necessary to join the call. Participants are asked to dial in 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. The Company's synchronized slide show, which will be available at 7 a.m., can be accessed via its website at www.itw.com. Interested participants should then access the investor tab. The Company also has made available a playback number for the conference call. The playback telephone number is 1-866-431-5846; no pass code is necessary. The playback number will be available until 12 midnight on April 28, 2015.

ITW is a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer of value added consumables and specialty equipment with related service businesses. The Company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW's revenues totaled $14.5 billion in 2014.

CONTACT: Investors Contact:
         Aaron Hoffman 224.661.7429 ahoffman@itw.com
         
         Media Contact:
         Alison Donnelly 224.661.7427 adonnelly@itw.com

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