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APPLETON, Wis. - Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has introduced a new line of personal protective equipment specifically designed for women in welding and related trades, according to a company press release.
The new product line includes tailored jackets made from flame-resistant cotton with side snaps at the waist for customized fit, available in women’s sizes small through 2XL. The collection also features fitted gloves designed with narrower finger widths and reduced bulk to improve dexterity, available in sizes small through XL in both MIG and TIG welding options.
Miller, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) - a $75.9 billion machinery giant with $15.8 billion in annual revenue - developed the line to address the longstanding issue of women in trades having to rely on standard men’s PPE that often compromises mobility and proper protection.
"Miller believes PPE should fit the worker, not the other way around," the company stated in its announcement.
The new products aim to provide better-fitting protective gear for the growing number of women entering welding and related trades, where properly fitted equipment is essential for both safety and job performance.
The women’s PPE line is now available through Miller’s distribution channels, with the company positioning the release as part of an effort to create more inclusive jobsite equipment that enables all workers to perform their duties safely and comfortably. Parent company ITW, which InvestingPro analysis shows has raised dividends for 29 consecutive years, maintains strong financial health and industry leadership in the machinery sector. For detailed insights into ITW’s valuation and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Illinois Tool Works has been in the spotlight with multiple analyst updates following its latest earnings report. Stifel raised its price target for the company to $261 from $255, maintaining a Hold rating, after the company reported slight beats on both top and bottom lines. However, Barclays downgraded Illinois Tool Works from Equalweight to Underweight, citing limited upside due to expectations of a recovery in organic sales already being factored in. Similarly, Truist Securities downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold, despite acknowledging the company’s improved financial performance in several areas, including operating margins and earnings.
In other developments, Navan announced that Anré Williams, former CEO of American Express National Bank, has joined its Board of Directors. Williams brings over 35 years of executive leadership experience from American Express to the business travel and expense management platform. Meanwhile, Miller Electric introduced its new Millermatic 211 PRO MIG welder, featuring USB-enabled software upgrades to keep the technology current for professional welders in the fabrication and automotive industries. These updates reflect a series of strategic moves and product innovations across the companies.
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