Kenmore CEO cites accelerating consolidation in refrigeration/AC components

Kenmore's CEO framed the Parker deal as a response to accelerating industry consolidation driven by customer demand for global service.

“Consolidation in our industry has accelerated as customers demand global service. By combining forces with Parker, our companies will be favorably positioned with a leading market share to serve customers in this more competitive global environment”

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