CLARCOR Inc. is the leading manufacturer of filtration products and provides consumer and industrial packaging products. It was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. Engine/Mobile Filtration, Industrial/Environmental Filtration, and Packaging are three segments in which Clarcor Inc. operates. Clarcor Inc.'s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CLC. Initially focused on the production of metal and plastic containers, the company entered the filtration business in 1981 by acquiring JA Baldwin Manufacturing Company of Kearney, Nebraska. In 1987, the company changed its name from JL Clark to Clarcor Inc. to emphasize its diversified status. It expands its international operations through internal growth and acquisition. Wide range of products Carcor Inc. provides filtration products, filtration systems and services (installation of filtration equipment) as well as consumer and industrial packaging products. The Company has various methods of selling its products, including independent distributors, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) resellers, and retail stores. Here are the products offered by Clarcor Inc.: Products in the engine/mobile filtration segment: oil, air, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic fluid filters. These products are used in stationary power generation motors and mobile equipment motors such as those in trucks, automobiles, buses and locomotives, as well as in marine, construction, industrial, mining and other equipment. agricultural. Industrial/Environmental Filtration segment products: Liquid filters, air filters and cleaners, which include antimicrobial treated filters and high-efficiency electronic air purifiers. These products are used commercially......middle of paper......g). Mr. Johnson, a former executive director of Clarcor, owns 2.3% of the common stock. During fiscal 2012, the company repurchased 792,881 of its common shares, worth approximately $37.3 million. Company Overview and Competitive PositionClarcor Inc. vs PeersClarcor Inc. faces strong competition domestically and globally from its competitors that manufacture and sell similar products. Donaldson Company Inc., Pall Cooperation, etc. are among the biggest competitors of Clarcor Inc. Besides these large filtration companies; Clarcor has a significant number of competitors that compete in a limited number of product applications. Clarcor maintains its competitive position by maintaining quality, its services and the broader scope of its operations, rather than by maintaining patent protection. Its main products compete on the basis of price, performance, delivery speed, quality and customer support..