Parker listed on the NYSE on 9 December 1964.
“When Parker went public in 1964, it was mid-stride in a decade that would bring significant change in advancing our position today as a global leader in motion and control technologies and systems,” said Washkewicz. “Rooted in our founder Art Parker’s vision to benefit customers through innovative engineering, today Parker technologies, powered by 58 000 employees worldwide, can be found in almost anything that requires motion and control - from aerospace to modern healthcare to efficient energy generation - making a positive impact around the world while driving long-term shareholder value.”