Parker buys Farr filter business

May 29, 2002
Parker Hannifin Corp. has purchased the Farr Engine Air Filter operation from Camfil Farr. Farr produces air filtration products for diesel-powered heavy-duty and severe-service vehicles, including fire trucks, buses, off-highway equipment and mining machinery. Purchased by Camfil in 2000, Farr recorded sales revenues of $15 million last year. It will become part of Parker’s Filtration Group, which
Parker Hannifin Corp. has purchased the Farr Engine Air Filter operation from Camfil Farr. Farr produces air filtration products for diesel-powered heavy-duty and severe-service vehicles, including fire trucks, buses, off-highway equipment and mining machinery.

Purchased by Camfil in 2000, Farr recorded sales revenues of $15 million last year. It will become part of Parker’s Filtration Group, which currently includes the Racor line of air- and fluid-filtration products.

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