First Trade Date for Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Company Name | First Trade Date (yyyy-mm-dd) |
Parker-Hannifin Corporation | 1964-12-09 |
Company Name | Symbol |
Parker-Hannifin Corporation | PH |
History and Business of Company (this information may include date of incorporation) | |
Parker-Hannifin Corporation is a leading worldwide full-line manufacturer of motion control products, including fluid power systems, electromechanical controls and related components. Fluid power involves the transfer and control of power through the medium of liquid, gas or air, in hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum applications. Fluid power systems move and position materials, control machines, vehicles and equipment and improve industrial efficiency and productivity. Components of a simple fluid power system include a pump which generates pressure, valves which control the fluid's flow, an actuator which translates the pressure in the fluid into mechanical energy, a filter to insure proper fluid condition and numerous hoses, couplings, fittings and seals. Electromechanical control involves the use of electronic components and systems to control motion and precisely locate or vary speed in automation applications. In addition to motion control products, the Company also is a leading worldwide producer of fluid purification, fluid control, process instrumentation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electromagnetic shielding and thermal management products and designs and manufactures custom-engineered buildings. Also, through Wynn Oil Company and its subsidiaries (the "Wynn's Specialty Chemical Group"), the Company develops, manufactures and markets specialty chemical products and maintenance service equipment. The Company was incorporated in Ohio in 1938. Its principal executive offices are located at 6035 Parkland Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44124-4141, telephone (216) 896-3000. As used in this Report, unless the context otherwise requires, the term "Company" or "Parker" refers to Parker-Hannifin Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Company's investor relations internet website address is www.phstock.com. The Company makes available free of charge on or through its website its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as soon as reasonably practicable after filing or furnishing such material electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's manufacturing, service, distribution and administrative facilities are located in 37 states and worldwide in 43 foreign countries. Its motion control technology is used in the products of its business Segments: Industrial; Aerospace; Climate & Industrial Controls; and Other. The products are sold as original and replacement equipment through product and distribution centers worldwide. The Company markets its products through its direct-sales employees, independent distributors, sales representatives and builder/dealers. Parker products are supplied to approximately 380,000 customers in virtually every significant manufacturing, transportation and processing industry. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, net sales were $6,410,610,000; Industrial Segment products accounted for 69% of net sales, Aerospace Segment products for 17%, Climate & Industrial Controls Segment products for 11% and Other Segment products for 3%. |
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