Leading with Purpose
Parker has defined its unique contribution to the world through a purpose statement: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. As the global leader in motion and control technologies, Parker plays a pivotal role in applications that have a positive impact on the world.
STRATEGY
Winning Together
Continued success requires Parker to build on the company's strong foundation while setting a new course with strategies to take performance to the next level.
The Win Strategy is built on the established goals of engaged people, premier customer experience, profitable growth and financial performance, and will position Parker to achieve top quartile financial performance among its diversified industrial proxy peer companies.
History
Arthur L. Parker founded the Parker Appliance Company on March 13, 1917, in a small loft in Cleveland, Ohio, along with his business partner, Carl Klamm. In the early days, the company built pneumatic brake systems for trucks, trains, buses and industrial machinery, as well as leak-free fittings for the pioneers of aviation. Through staggering setbacks and impressive achievements, Parker solutions have enabled countless technology leaps over the past century.
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- Parker Culture
- Parker Values
- Integrity & Ethics
- The Parker Hannifin Foundation
Meet Parker’s Leadership Team
Parker prides itself on its ability to develop and sustain a strong leadership team that has extensive experience in its business.