Engineering the World for Over a Century

From Leicester in 1911 to 150+ countries today, Parker shapes the future of infrastructure with innovation & reliability.

Over 100 Years of the
World’s Best Asphalt Plants – Now Made in India

Parker Plant is a global market leader in the manufacture and supply of reliable solutions for asphalt, crushing and screening equipment, sand and gravel, concrete, and material handling systems.

Our Lineage

Founded in 1911 by Frederick Parker under a railway arch in Leicester, Parker has grown from a small family business into a globally respected engineering powerhouse. The company’s early reputation was built on designing and manufacturing crushers for the UK quarrying industry, a legacy that still shapes our approach to precision engineering today.

This strong foundation of heritage, innovation and technical expertise has allowed us to expand into global markets while staying true to Frederick Parker’s vision: to create reliable equipment that stands the test of time.

For over 110 years, Parker has remained committed to:

Engineering Excellence

Engineering Excellence

Innovative design, precise execution and relentless attention to detail drive superior performance, durability, and efficiency in every project delivered.

Responsive After-Sales Support

Responsive After-Sales Support

Our client relationships don’t end with a sale, they begin there. We offer them tailor made solutions, and delight them with prompt, professional after-sales support.

Customer Centricity

Customer Centricity

Consistently putting our customers first, delivering on promises, and maintaining transparency builds lasting relationships and confidence with every interaction.

1911–1926 | The Beginning

Frederick Parker starts his business under a Leicester railway arch.

1950s–1970s | Rapid Growth

Parker employs 1,400+ people, meeting global demand and cementing its reputation.

1969–1994 | Recognized for Excellence

Wins the Queen’s Award for Enterprise three times, earning national recognition.

2006–2007 | Stronger Together

Acquires Universal Conveyors and forms Phoenix Parker Holdings Ltd, boosting expertise and reach.

2011–2014 | One Parker Brand

Celebrates 100 years and unites Phoenix Transworld, Cartem, and Universal Conveyors under the Parker brand.

2022 | Parker Apollo Joint Venture

Parker Plant India Pvt Ltd formed in JV Partnership With Apollo Infratech Pvt. Ltd.

2025

Restructure of JV with Aptec

Testimonials

Sunkoshi Engineering Pvt. Ltd

We would like to inform that commissioning of the Parker STAR BATCH-120 Hot Mix Asphalt Plant is completed and performance of the plant is now satisfactory.

Shivalaya Construction Co. Pvt Ltd

We would like to express our utmost satisfaction with the plant as it has exceeded our expectations in terms of productivity, fuel efficiency, and product quality.

Sagun Construction & Engineering Pvt. Ltd

We are writing to express our utmost satisfaction with the performance of the Parker STAR BATCH – 80 Hot Mix Asphalt Plant. The plant’s fuel efficiency and overall performance have surpassed our expectations.

FAQs

What is the joint venture of Parker Plant Ltd. (UK) in India about?

Parker Plant India Pvt. Ltd. is a strategic Indo-British joint venture between UK-based Parker Plant Ltd. and India’s Apollo Inffratech Group. Established in 2021, this partnership aims to manufacture Parker Plant’s full range of mobile and stationary asphalt batching plants in India.

Where is the new Asphalt Plant manufacturing facility being built by the joint venture located?

The new asphalt plant manufacturing facility established by Parker Plant Ltd. and Apollo Inffratech Group joint venture is located near Mehsana, Gujarat, India.

What is retrofitting?

Retrofitting in the asphalt business is a word that encapsulates all the interventions that are made to upgrade older plants, to prolong their working life and enhance their performance.
New solutions are added to existing plants, modern technologies replace obsolete technologies and new life is given to older components parts so that they can still be used for asphalt production.