Fortive is a diversified industrial technology company headquartered in Everett, Washington, with operations spanning 50 countries and a workforce of approximately 10,000 employees. Its portfolio comprises a collection of companies focused on industrial safety, healthcare sterilization, and predictive maintenance - sectors where engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers develop and apply technology-driven solutions.
The company operates using the Fortive Business System, a framework centred on continuous improvement and operational excellence. This system shapes how its businesses pursue innovation and efficiency across their respective markets, from workplace safety tools to sterilisation equipment used in healthcare settings and predictive analytics for industrial maintenance.
Fortive describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, with an emphasis on ownership mentality, a growth mindset, and continuous learning. The organisation values diverse teams and collective strength, reflecting its structure as a group of distinct businesses working within a shared operational philosophy.
