Fortive Corporation is an American industrial technology company headquartered in Everett, Washington. It was formed in 2016 as a spin-off from Danaher, and it operates as a diversified portfolio of businesses focused on essential technologies for industrial and professional end markets. The company’s business is organized around connected workflow solutions and technologies that support customers in areas such as workplace safety, engineering, healthcare, and built environments. Fortive describes itself as working to solve tough workflow challenges and to accelerate transformation in high-impact fields. Fortive’s portfolio includes businesses that provide hardware- and software-enabled solutions, applied intelligence, and advanced analytics. According to company materials, these technologies are used to improve productivity, safety, and operational performance across a wide range of industries. The company has a global footprint, with operations and employees across many countries. Investor relations materials state that Fortive employs team members in approximately 50 countries worldwide, reflecting its international reach and customer base. Fortive positions itself around “essential technologies” and emphasizes practical impact in sectors where reliability and efficiency matter. Its offerings support industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, and facility operations, with an emphasis on workflow improvement and process optimization. Fortive is commonly described as an industrial technology conglomerate, with multiple operating companies serving specialized markets. Its focus on professional and engineered products, software, and services places it within the broader industrial and technology space.