Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

Relatively cheap company that pays a solid dividend and has the potential to break-up to unlock value now that Relational Investors has a seat on the board.

Deej

The Berkshire of Industrials

Nice dividend/dividend growth

12/10

With more than 800 'pick & shovel' companies around the world, all semi-autonomous, whatever risk exists in their industrial sector is spread as much as is possible. Glamorous? No, but stolid and solid, and should keep on keeping on long after I'm gone.

Company takes advantage of its size and breadth while trying to limit the negative effects of its size and breadth. They have been doing a phenomenal job over long stretches, good value at this price.

Passed a variety of screens.

This is a "Giant Tortoise Stock." Like a giant tortoise, It may be big and slow, but it has a hard shell (economic moat), can swim far (enter into new and emerging markets and industries), and live long.

when the economies finally gear up demand for this companies precision products will soar

Great industrial company that pays a very steady dividend

Long Term outperform.

Great diversified industrial with dividend above treasuries,

Diversified industrial company selling at a below market PE, a PEG ratio of 1, yielding more than the 10-year treasury with a nearly 50 year record of dividend increases.

well diversified, professionaly run company. Reflects the economy. Oversold on economic/budget/default worries.

Consitent slow growth in earnings and dividend, only concern is stock being near 52week high - but 5 star rating and a positive view of the company can override that.

"I believe will beat the index in a range of economic scenarios, but particularly if margins come under pressure." - TMF

Reminds me a lot of a smaller United Technologies. It has a ton of potential.

Operational Excellence basket

This company is an prime example of excellent management and diversability in the American economy. Add to this is the fact it's on Buffet's target list. At least a 15% upside this year, great buyout candidate.