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Segment Information
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
The Company's operations are organized and managed based on similar product offerings and end markets, and are reported to senior management as the following seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The following is a description of the Company's seven segments:

Automotive OEM— This segment is a global, niche supplier to top tier OEMs, providing unique innovation to address pain points for sophisticated customers with complex problems. Businesses in this segment produce components and fasteners for automotive-related applications.

Food Equipment— This segment is a highly focused and branded industry leader in commercial food equipment differentiated by innovation and integrated service offerings.

Test & Measurement and Electronics— This segment is a branded and innovative producer of test and measurement and electronic manufacturing and MRO solutions that improve efficiency and quality for customers in diverse end markets. Businesses in this segment produce equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures, as well as equipment and consumables used in the production of electronic subassemblies and microelectronics.

Welding— This segment is a branded value-added equipment and specialty consumable manufacturer with innovative and leading technology. Businesses in this segment produce arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories for a wide array of industrial and commercial applications.

Polymers & Fluids— This segment is a branded supplier to niche markets that require value-added, differentiated products. Businesses in this segment produce engineered adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance.

Construction Products— This segment is a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and solutions.

Specialty Products— This segment is focused on diversified niche market opportunities with substantial patent protection producing beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners.

The Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is the President & Chief Executive Officer. The CODM primarily uses operating revenue, operating income and related operating margins in assessing the current and expected long-term performance of the Company's segments, including the application of the Company's enterprise strategies which focus on profitable growth and continuous improvement to margins and returns through the application of the Company's business model. Operating income and margins are also used by the CODM when evaluating segment investments in capital projects and restructuring initiatives. The CODM regularly reviews summarized financial information related to segment operating revenue, variable margins, overhead expenses, operating income and operating margins as compared to forecasted results.

Intersegment sales transactions are accounted for at prices consistent with sales to third parties and are not considered material. Segments are allocated a fixed overhead charge for general corporate administrative expenses based on a percentage of the segment's operating revenue. Expenses not allocated to the segments are reported separately as Unallocated. Because the Unallocated category includes a variety of items, it is subject to fluctuations on a quarterly and annual basis.
Segment operating revenue, significant expenses and operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
In millions20262025
Operating revenue:
Automotive OEM$820 $786 
Food Equipment637 627 
Test & Measurement and Electronics715 652 
Welding507 472 
Polymers & Fluids452 429 
Construction Products458 443 
Specialty Products431 435 
Total segments4,020 3,844 
Intersegment revenue(4)(5)
Operating Revenue$4,016 $3,839 
Variable cost of revenue:
Automotive OEM$442 $435 
Food Equipment298 284 
Test & Measurement and Electronics309 282 
Welding227 214 
Polymers & Fluids210 205 
Construction Products206 200 
Specialty Products195 201 
Total segments$1,887 $1,821 
Overhead expenses:
Automotive OEM$205 $200 
Food Equipment182 177 
Test & Measurement and Electronics242 231 
Welding117 105 
Polymers & Fluids116 110 
Construction Products117 113 
Specialty Products101 99 
Total segments$1,080 $1,035 
Operating income:
Automotive OEM$173 $151 
Food Equipment157 166 
Test & Measurement and Electronics164 139 
Welding163 153 
Polymers & Fluids126 114 
Construction Products135 130 
Specialty Products135 135 
Total segments1,053 988 
Unallocated(33)(37)
Operating Income1,020 951 
Interest expense(73)(68)
Other income (expense)20 12 
Income Before Taxes$967 $895 
Segment depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was as follows:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
In millions20262025
Automotive OEM$35 $32 
Food Equipment10 10 
Test & Measurement and Electronics18 18 
Welding9 8 
Polymers & Fluids9 10 
Construction Products8 8 
Specialty Products10 9 
Total$99 $95 

Asset and capital expenditure information by segment is not regularly provided to or reviewed by the CODM and is therefore not disclosed.