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Parker Plants company history timeline

1960

He sold his first 130 bushel gravity bed on October 3rd, 1960.

Parker Industries (then Parker Feeders) traces its roots back to late 1960 and was founded by S.L. "Hank" Parker in Silver Lake, Indiana.

1962

In fact, by 1962 the company had expanded enough that they were forced to move to a larger facility just north of Silver Lake.

1966

Continued growth and diversification within the company led to an official corporate name change to Parker Industries, Incorporated in 1966.

1971

In 1971, a small rubber sealing operation in the capital of São Paulo began its activities in the country, establishing an O'rings production line.

1973

The business continued growing, and in 1973, Hank Parker sold his business to Flint and Walling, the first of several owners over nearly three decades.

1987

The purchase of Schrader Bellows made Parker a leader in the supply of pneumatic technology products during this period.In 1987 Parker made the acquisition of Irlemp - a traditional company in the filtration market - contributing to the development in the country.

1999

In 1999, Parker Industries was purchased by Top Air Company in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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