Overview

Buehler, an ITW Company, manufactures metallography equipment, sample preparation systems, and consumables used for materials analysis, quality control, and research. The company is headquartered in Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States, and was founded in 1936. It employs between 200 and 500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $50 to $100 million, and is a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works. Its customers span the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment sectors.

At a glance

What Buehler An ITW Company makes

The company is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and its product range covers sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, imaging, and hardness testing equipment.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel (source: buehler.com).

Certifications

Buehler An ITW Company is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — buehler.com

• ISO 9001 — buehler.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-07 — Introducing the All-New VibroMet® 3 Vibratory Polisher | Buehler An ITW Company (linkedin.com)

• 2026-09-09 — Introducing the NEW SimpliUV® UV Curing Mounting System. | Buehler An ITW Company (linkedin.com)

• 2026-07-09 — Higher performance. Faster response. Trusted ITW quality. | Buehler An ITW Company (linkedin.com)

• 2026-03-05 — 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! | Buehler An ITW Company (linkedin.com)

• 2026-02-20 — This week I had the opportunity to spend time with our Buehler Europe leadership team to align on strategy and priorities for the year ahead - ensuring focus, clarity and disciplined execution … | Daniel Esparza (linkedin.com)

• 2026-02-16 — ACRC has had a long-term strategic relationship with Buehler Corporation, an ITW company. Recently, Morgan Manning and Brandon Lim met up with the UCI team to review potential new opportunities and planning … (linkedin.com)

Company details

Buehler operates as a non-public subsidiary of ITW and reports sales distribution in more than 100 countries through its network of Solutions Centers. Buehler An ITW Company was founded in 1936, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Lake Bluff, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 90 years in operation (founded 1936). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Buehler An ITW Company make?

Buehler, an ITW Company, manufactures metallography equipment, sample preparation systems, and consumables used for materials analysis, quality control, and research. The company is headquartered in Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States, and was founded in 1936. It employs between 200 and 500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $50 to $100 million, and is a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works. Its customers span the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment sectors.

Where is Buehler An ITW Company headquartered?

Buehler An ITW Company is headquartered in Lake Bluff, Illinois (41 Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, Illinois, 60044).

When was Buehler An ITW Company founded?

Buehler An ITW Company was founded in 1936.

How big is Buehler An ITW Company?

Buehler An ITW Company has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Buehler An ITW Company hold?

Buehler An ITW Company lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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