Parker Hannifin Corporation is a global leader in motion and control technologies, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide range of mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. The company was founded in 1917 by Arthur L. Parker as the Parker Appliance Company, initially manufacturing pneumatic brake systems for trucks and buses. Today, Parker Hannifin is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
Parker Hannifin operates through two primary business segments: