WASHINGTON, Mo. - Parker Hannifin Corp.'s recent acquisition of Sporlan Valve Co. made some big news in the trade press, but officials at both companies were quick to assure contractors, wholesalers, and dealers that it will be "business as usual" with both entities, even as they continue to explore ways to grow and complement each other.
"Sporlan is a very successful company we've admired for a long time," said Lynn Cortright, president of Parker's Climate and Industrial Controls Group. "Together, our companies will have the most complete offering of valves and controls for the widest range of applications in the refrigeration and air conditioning market today. From supermarket to ice machines to residential and commercial air conditioning, Parker and Sporlan will have the ability to deliver total systems to our customers."