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P.L. Porter/Burbank

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 products provide our customers with Cabin Solutions.

 

P.L. Porter provides a full range of services from application engineering through testing to final design and after-market support. Using a combination of customer-focused management techniques, team-oriented production, and total quality management, P.L. Porter is able to deliver cost-effective solutions which meet, and often exceed, our customers' expectations.

 

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, and various mechanical and hydraulic controls. Our latest developments include iMotion®, a sophisticated computer controlled electronic seat actuation and comfort control systems for first and business class seating.

 

Since the company's beginning in 1947, P.L. Porter has endorsed a single premise…"Quality with Pride." The pursuit of this principle has driven company growth, as we provide innovate solutions to our customers' design challenges.

 

Company Locations

P.L. Porter is located in Burbank California. We have offices in North America, Europe, and Asia to provide local customer support.