'Parker Hannifin Corporation' (originally 'Parker Appliance Company') , of
Cleveland, Ohio, is a manufacturer of motion and control technologies. Founded in
1924, the company has been publicly traded on the
NYSE since
December 9,
1964. Parker Hannifin is the self proclaimed world leader in motion control technology and employs around 57,000 people.
[1]
Parker designed the fuel system that made it possible for
Charles Lindbergh to cross the Atlantic.
[2]
Parker Hannifin Corporation's name is usually shortened to "Parker" for convenience.
Parker Hannifin Business Groups
★ Parker Aerospace
★ Parker Automation
★ Parker Climate and Industrial Controls
★ Parker Filtration
★ Parker Fluid Connectors
★ Parker Hydraulics
★ Parker Instrumentation
★ Parker Seals
Parker Hannifin Motto
"Engineering 'Your' Success"
Notes
1. Standard and Poor's 500 Guide, , , , The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., ,
2. 2002 Annual Report
External links
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Parker Hannifin Corporation
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Parker Hannifin Corporation Investor Relations
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