ITT, formerly known as ITT Corporation, is an American multinational manufacturing company based in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded in 1920 by brothers Sosthenes and Hernán Behn, ITT initially focused on telecommunications but rapidly expanded into a global conglomerate through strategic acquisitions, eventually becoming one of the largest corporations in the world by the 1960s and 1970s. The company diversified into various industries, including hospitality, insurance, and defense, before undergoing significant restructuring and spin-offs. Today, ITT Inc. operates as a focused global multi-industrial manufacturer, producing specialty components for aerospace, transportation, energy, and industrial markets, with brands like Goulds Pumps, Cannon connectors, and KONI shock absorbers. The company has continued to evolve through strategic acquisitions and innovations, solidifying its position as a leader in its respective markets.