HISTORYAbout Us
Parker Plant is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of reliable solutions for asphalt, crushing, screening, sand and gravel, concrete and material handling equipment throughout the World.
From its humble beginnings beneath a railway arch in Leicester, the business that Frederick Parker established in 1911 went on to achieve success around the world, with products sold to over 150 countries.
Parker Plant today continues Frederick Parker’s proud tradition of supplying high quality, reliable products to meet customers’ requirements. The Parker group now comprises the established and well respected brands of Universal Conveyors, Cartem and Phoenix Transworld, each bringing a wealth of experience and technical expertise in their respective fields.
Timeline
1911
1911
Fredrick Parker establishes his business inside a single railway arch located in Leicester, UK
1911
1926
1926
The business relocates to an 18 acre site
1950's, 60's & 70's
1950's, 60's & 70's
Parker employs over 1400 to meet demand
1950's, 60's & 70's
1969, 1978, 1994
1969, 1978, 1994
Business wins the prestigious Queen's award for Enterprise
2006
2006
Universal Conveyors acquired
2006
2007
2007
Phoenix Parker Holdings Ltd formed
2011
2011
Parker’s centennial celebration of it’s 100th anniversary
2011
2014
2014
Phoenix Transworld, Cartem & Universal Conveyors marketed under the Parker brand
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