Recognized for its engineering excellence, productivity-enhancing software and equipment solutions, and the industry’s best service, Alpine is a leading provider of building component software, metal connector products and equipment to component manufacturers. Since 1966, the company has partnered closely with customers to enhance their business and productivity. Alpine is also a leader in delivering software solutions that increase homebuilder productivity and profitability. Alpine is part of the Residential Construction (North America) Division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 250 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader of value-added consumables and specialty equipment with related service businesses. ITW employs nearly 60,000 people and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 58 countries. For more information, visit www.itw.com.