Name

Universal Air Filter

Legal name

Universal Air Filter

Website

https://uaf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filters, Air Handling & Environmental Control (HEPA/Carbon Filters, Fume Extraction, Dehumidifiers) (IMAAAIAF)

Keywords

• Custom air filters
• EMI shielding products
• Electronics enclosure filtration
• Telecom air filtration
• Industrial filter manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

East Saint Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Air Filter Manufacturing: UAF designs and manufactures custom air filters for OEM and aftermarket replacement applications. Filters are sold as configured assemblies with various frame types, media options, and protection ratings. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on filter complexity, size, and specifications.
2. Replacement Filter Sales: Aftermarket replacement air filters sold directly to end users and through OEM channels. The company serves as OEM-approved supplier for NEBS certified filters in telecommunications and networking applications.
3. Engineering Services: Engineering design support, rapid prototyping, testing and compliance services, and preventative maintenance programs. Services include 3D CAD modeling, thermal management analysis, and certification support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universal Air Filter designs and manufactures custom air filters and EMI shielding products for OEMs and end users. The company produces proprietary filter media (Quadrafoam, PentaVent, FaraVent, Uni-Foam, etc.) along with replacement filters and engineering design, prototyping, and certification support for defense, telecom, EV charging, medical, and industrial enclosures.

Product overview

Universal Air Filter is a custom air filter manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of filtration solutions for electronics, telecommunications, medical, military, industrial, and EV charging applications. The product line centers on proprietary foam-based media (Quadrafoam™, Quadrafoam II™, Uni-Foam, PentaVent™) and extends to EMI shielding panels (FaraVent™, FaraVent Duo™), specialty media filters (Polyester, Metal Mesh, Hydrophobic Mesh, Electrostatic), and weather-resistant solutions (WR, OSP). The portfolio includes frame-style options (Windowpane, Flex-Frame, Polyfold) and cable management (CableVent™), all customizable to specific enclosure dimensions. Filters address dust protection, water ingress (IP44/IP54/IP65), EMI shielding (30-80dB), salt fog corrosion, and fire safety (UL 94 HF-1, UL 900, PyroCide). Engineering services include 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, and testing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CableVent™: Cable management solution combining cable pass-through with dust protection for electronic enclosures.
• Quadrafoam™
• FaraVent™
• PentaVent™

Products and services

• FaraVent EMI Vent Panels Aluminum honeycomb EMI vent panels providing 30-80dB shielding effectiveness from 100 MHz to 40 GHz with integrated air straightening for cooling efficiency. Includes FaraVent OS (maximum shielding) and FaraVent Duo (EMI plus air filtration combined). Designed for electronics enclosures requiring electromagnetic interference protection.
• Quadrafoam Air Filters Fire-resistant, cleanable open-cell polyurethane foam filters with low pressure drop, UL 94 HF-1 rating, hydrolytic stability, and fungus/UV resistance. Available in 10-80 PPI porosity for various dust arrestance needs. Includes Quadrafoam II variant for harsh environments.
• PentaVent Filters Ultra-thin 0.5-inch outdoor framed filter combining Quadrafoam media with hydrophobic mesh for IP44/NEMA 3R protection against dust, rain, snow, insects, and debris without louvers. Cleanable and fire-rated UL 900/UL 94 HF-1. Used primarily for EV charging stations and outdoor enclosures.
• CableVent Cable Management Revolutionary cable pass-through solution using UL94 V-0 and HF-1 rated polyurethane foam to seal around cables while allowing airflow control. Available in open-cell (airflow) or closed-cell (seal) configurations with flexible polypropylene or aluminum frames.
• WR (Weather Resistant) Filters Two-stage outdoor filtration combining open-cell polyurethane foam pre-filter with hydrophobic mesh and MERV 15 pleated primary filter. Provides IP54 protection, 85% salt fog reduction, and up to 25% lower initial resistance than comparable membranes. Used in EV charging and outdoor electronics applications.
• OSP (Outside Plant) Series 2 Filters Maximum protection outdoor filters with high-efficiency membrane pleated media achieving 99% dust arrestance and 99% salt fog reduction. IP65 rated for direct ocean exposure and harsh environments. Designed for telecom outside plant applications.
• Windowpane Air Filters Low-profile aluminum frame filters with crossing reinforcing intermediates (frame-n-pane design) for edge-to-edge coverage. As thin as 0.13 inches, meeting Telcordia NEBS GR-63-CORE standards for telecom/datacom applications.
• Electrostatic Air Filters Polypropylene mesh media filters with inherent triboelectric charge for enhanced dust attraction. Washable, reusable, UV-protected, and resistant to acids, alkalis, bleach, solvents, and mildew. UL 900 classified.
• Metal Mesh Air Filters Washable, reusable expanded aluminum mesh filters combining dust arrestance with integrated EMI shielding in a single assembly. Designed for outdoor enclosures and harsh industrial environments.
• Hydrophobic Mesh Air Filters Water-repellent PES+PTFE monofilament mesh filters (125 micron openings) providing moisture-resistant, cleanable protection for harsh indoor/outdoor enclosures. Cost-effective alternative to restrictive membrane media. FDA 21 CFR Part 177 compliant.
• Polyfold Air Filters Industrial-strength pleated filters with high dust-holding capacity and low resistance. Available with cleanable Quadrafoam/Uni-Foam media or disposable polyester media, mechanically formed into gently rolling pleats.
• Polyester Air Filters Disposable non-woven polyester filters providing up to 90% ASHRAE dust arrestance at low pressure drop. Flame retardant UL 94 HF-1 and UL 900 Class 2 rated, NEBS compliant for telecom applications.
• Uni-Foam Air Filters Cleanable, reusable open-cell polyurethane foam filters with high dust arrestance. Mist elimination properties for moisture-prone environments, flame resistant additive, available in 10-60 PPI porosity. UL 900 Classification.
• PyroCide Vent Panel Fire-block aluminum honeycomb vent panels with heat-responsive intumescent flame coating. ASTM E-84 Class A rated, expands to fill cells and prevent flame propagation through ventilation openings.
• Flex-Frame Air Filters Air filters with flexible, flame-retardant polypropylene plastic frames laser-cut to specification. Electrically non-conductive, meeting Telcordia NEBS, CE, and UL requirements for unique installation obstructions.
• High Efficiency Pleated Filters MERV 11 and MERV 15 pleated filters with 100% synthetic media effective at removing 0.3-1.0 micron particles. Aluminum frames with media adhesively bonded on all sides to eliminate air bypass.
• Engineering Services Engineering design support including 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, thermal management analysis, and certification support (NEBS, MIL-STD, IEC 60601). Supports customers from initial filter design through production.
• Replacement Filter Sales and Preventative Maintenance Program Aftermarket replacement air filters sold directly to end users and through OEM channels. UAF serves as OEM-approved supplier for NEBS certified filters in telecommunications and networking applications, with preventative maintenance program support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ uptime levels achieved by EV charging operators using UAF custom filters
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Filtration GroupcoreOthers · 10 September 2013Parent company of Universal Air Filter. Filtration Group is the world's leading filtration company with over 9,000 employees serving customers from 165 facilities in 27 countries. The collaboration allows UAF to provide world-class service and products across all industries and regions.
• CiscocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2013Long-standing partnership with Cisco to design air filter solutions for networking equipment. UAF partners with industry leaders including Cisco, Juniper, Oracle/Sun, IBM and HP for custom air filter design.
• JunipercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2013Partnership with Juniper for custom air filter design for networking equipment. UAF works with major networking equipment manufacturers to develop OEM-approved filtration solutions.
• HPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2013Partnership with HP to design air filters for computer equipment. UAF collaborates with major technology companies to create custom filtration solutions.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2013Partnership with IBM to design air filters for computer equipment including servers and enterprise systems.
• Oracle/SuncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2013Partnership with Oracle/Sun for air filter design for server and networking equipment applications.
• DaktronicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to protect sophisticated video display and electronic scoreboard systems. Featured in Machine Design Magazine, demonstrating application in commercial electronics.
• AG IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop new filter combining high efficiency pleated media with Indoor Air Quality MERV ratings. Joint product development partnership.
• RNA WorldwideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership with RNA Worldwide (EPA ID: MOR000541193) for electronic waste recycling and sustainable waste management. UAF diverts electronic materials from landfills through this partnership.
• AT&TcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAT&T selected UAF as exclusive supplier for network air filters in a 3-year contract covering over 350 networking applications. Major telecom customer relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Camfil: Swedish-based global manufacturer of industrial and commercial air filtration products, including HEPA/ULPA filters, dust collectors, and cleanroom solutions. Directly competes with UAF in custom engineered air filtration for electronics, telecom, and life-science applications.
• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): Long-standing U.S. manufacturer of commercial and industrial air filtration products for HVAC, electronics, and cleanroom applications. Overlaps with UAF in custom-engineered filters for OEM electronics enclosures and telecom/datacom infrastructure.
• Columbus Industries: Manufacturer of pleated and pad air filter media, including custom solutions for OEM and industrial customers. Comparable to UAF in custom pleated and foam-based filters for HVAC and electronics enclosure applications.
• Koch Filter Corporation: U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial air filters, with custom and high-efficiency product lines serving HVAC and OEM customers. Directly overlaps with UAF in custom-engineered air filtration for electronics enclosures and OEM industrial equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin (Filtration Division): Diversified motion and control technologies giant with a substantial industrial filtration portfolio including aerospace/defense and process filtration. Overlaps with UAF in engineered filtration for electronics enclosures and military/aerospace applications.
• Donaldson Company: Global filtration conglomerate with a broad industrial air filtration portfolio serving manufacturing, aerospace, and defense customers. Comparable to UAF in industrial dust collection and enclosure filtration, though Donaldson operates at much larger scale across many verticals.
• MANN+HUMMEL: German-headquartered global filtration leader focused originally on automotive and industrial filtration, with expanding presence in HVAC and cleanroom. Competes with UAF broadly in industrial air filtration, though at significantly larger scale.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: Global filtration business of the Freudenberg Group, producing industrial HVAC and cleanroom filtration products. Comparable to UAF in industrial air filtration, especially in EMEA and APAC, though broader in scope and larger in scale.
• 3M (Filtration & Separation): Multinational conglomerate with a legacy filtration business serving HVAC, industrial, and specialty applications. Competes broadly with UAF in industrial air filtration, although 3M is far more diversified across categories.

Emerging players

• W. L. Gore & Associates (Filtration): Specialty materials company with filtration products leveraging expanded PTFE membrane media. Comparable to UAF in high-performance filter media for harsh environment and outdoor enclosures, though Gore's filter line is more focused on membrane-based liquid and air filtration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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