Fortive Corp
Fortive Corporation is an American industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington. The company specializes in providing essential technologies for connected workflow solutions; designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing professional and engineered products, software and services. Their products and services are split into three strategic segments; Intelligent Operating Solutions, Precision Technologies, and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. As of December 2022, Fortive has over 18,000 employees in 60 countries worldwide.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
Fortive Corporation is an American industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington. The company specializes in providing essential technologies for connected workflow solutions; designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing professional and engineered products, software and services. Their products and services are split into three strategic segments; Intelligent Operating Solutions, Precision Technologies, and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. As of December 2022, Fortive has over 18,000 employees in 60 countries worldwide. [3]
Fortive was spun off from Danaher in July 2016. Brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, Danaher's founders, retained board seats with Fortive after the separation. At the point of its independent incorporation, Fortive immediately became a component of the S&P 500. Later, the transportation, automation and franchise distribution businesses would be spun off. In 2018 and 2019, Fortune named Fortive as a Future 50 company. In 2020, Fortune named Fortive one of the world's most admired companies. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: FTV (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]
History and key events
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Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Fortive Corp founded?
Founded: 2016. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of Fortive Corp?
Headquarters location: Everett. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Sources and review dates
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