Parker Corporation provides product development, manufacturing, sales, and technical services for industrial fine chemicals, sealing materials and adhesives, soundproofing materials, machinery and equipment in Japan and internationally. The company imports and sells machinery and equipment. It also develops, manufactures, and sells fine chemicals for industrial use, such as cleaning agents, rust prevention, etc.; and chemical products centered on advanced chemicals, such as electronics and printing, as well as special chemicals for the aftermarket of car, railways, and aircraft. In addition, the company develops and sells industrial sealing materials and adhesives; and manufactures and sells soundproofing materials for automobile, light electrical applications, and air conditioners. Further, it develops, designs, manufactures, and sells industrial machinery. It serves automobiles, machinery, chemicals, steel, manufacturing, shoemaking, and food industries. Parker Corporation was formerly known as Parker Shoji Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Parker Corporation in August 1988. The company was incorporated in 1951 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.