Company Facts

P.L. Porter
 

Parent Company

Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products with operations worldwide. P.L. Porter is part of Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a group of Crane Co. companies, which also includes ELDEC, General Technology, Hydro-Aire, Interpoint, Lear Romec, and Signal Technology.

Product/Market Focus

P.L. Porter is the global leader in position control devices and adjusting technology for aircraft seating and other aircraft cabin applications. Other industries, including office furniture, bus, rail, and home health equipment, now specify P.L. Porter position control devices.

P.L. Porter pioneered the Hydrolok®, the first hydraulic aircraft seat recline device, in the 1940's. Since then, Porter has continued to provide innovative solutions with new position control technologies, including the Mechlok®, a linear mechanical actuator, various mechanical and hydraulic controls, and sophisticated computer controlled electronic seat actuation and comfort control systems for first and business class seating.