About Gaylord Industries:

1936. The year kitchen ventilation systems were revolutionized. By Gaylord. Today, Gaylord continues creating industry breakthroughs with its new unique ELX and ELXC hood designs and approach to solving the two priorities facing foodservice operators … energy savings and labor optimization.  Gaylord's ventilation systems are known for their durability and meticulous attention to detail. Throughout the specification, production and installation process, Gaylord's service team ensures consultant and foodservice operator needs are always met. Gaylord's expert professionals understand this industry is built on relationships, so being responsive and delivering on promises is the only way they do business. Gaylord has more than 150 factory-trained sales representatives and 125+ certified service agencies to support customers throughout the United States.

Gaylord Industries is part of the ITW Food Equipment Group, which includes many brand name companies such as Vulcan, Wolf, Berkel, Wittco, Hobart, Traulsen, Baxter, Stero, Somat, Kairak, Avery Berkel, Bonnet, Foster, MBM and Peerless.

The ITW Food Equipment Group is part of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a multinational company With nearly 100 years of history. Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer. The Company’s value-added consumables, equipment and service businesses serve customers in developed as well as emerging markets around the globe. ITW’s key business platforms, including welding, automotive OEM, industrial packaging, food equipment, construction, polymers and fluids, test and measurement, electronics, decorative surfaces and automotive aftermarket, employ more than 60,000 people worldwide. ITW’s revenues totaled $15.9 billion in 2010, with more than half of these revenues generated outside of the United States. ITW is based in Glenview, IL, USA.