Synder Filtration
Synder Filtration is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of polymeric spiral-wound and flat sheet membranes (MF, UF, NF, RO) and custom filtration systems for industrial liquid separation, serving dairy, biopharmaceutical, food & beverage, electrocoat, industrial wastewater, textile, and oil & gas customers across 60+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersVacaville, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Synder Filtration does
Synder Filtration, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of polymeric spiral-wound and flat sheet membranes for industrial liquid separation, headquartered in Vacaville, California. The company was established in 1994 by founders who were former membrane customers themselves, and traces its origin to Synder Inc., founded in 1989 to pioneer spiral membrane use in industrial enzyme and biotech processes. Today Synder designs, casts, and fabricates microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO) membranes using a proprietary phase inversion (immersion precipitation) process at its ISO 9001:2015 certified 53,000 sq. ft. facility, with specialty variants including the MAX high-temperature/high-pH series and proprietary hydrophilic charge technology.
The company's product portfolio spans membrane elements (spiral-wound and flat sheet), fully integrated custom systems (UF/MF, NF/RO, sanitary, and electrodeposition ultrafiltration systems), anode cells and monitoring systems for the electrocoat industry, spare parts, and a fee-based pilot study program that supports customer application development. It sells B2B via direct enterprise sales with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, exporting to 60+ countries that accounted for over 40% of revenue as of 2012-2013, and holds a stack of regulatory credentials (FDA, USDA, USP Class VI, 3A Sanitary, DEKRA, ISO 9001:2015, plus Halal and Kosher) that qualify its products for dairy, biopharmaceutical, food & beverage, electrocoat, industrial wastewater, textile, and oil & gas applications. Named enterprise customers include Fonterra Co-operative Group, and the company claims thousands of customers worldwide.
Synder monetizes primarily through one-time sales of membrane elements and systems, recurring spare parts and replacement element revenue (including cross-references for discontinued competitor membranes), and professional services revenue from its pilot study and application development program. The company has no institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A history; it is led by President Jeff Yeh alongside founders Joseph Wang (Vice Chairman) and Charles Jao (V.P. Engineering), and was recognized with the U.S. Department of Commerce President's 'E' Award for Exports in 2013 after reporting 23% revenue growth in 2012.
Synder Filtration firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Synder Filtration
- Legal name
- Synder Filtration, Inc.
- Website
- https://synderfiltration.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Synder Filtration is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of polymeric spiral-wound and flat sheet membranes (MF, UF, NF, RO) and custom filtration systems for industrial liquid separation, serving dairy, biopharmaceutical, food & beverage, electrocoat, industrial wastewater, textile, and oil & gas customers across 60+ countries.
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Synder Filtration industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Membrane Filtration
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC) (EUANADAL), Membrane Treatment (UF/NF/RO for Potable) (EUANABAC), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)
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Where Synder Filtration is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vacaville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Synder Filtration business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Membrane Element Sales: Sale of spiral-wound and flat sheet membrane elements (MF, UF, NF, RO) in various sizes and configurations. Elements are available in sanitary and industrial grades with customizable dimensions and specifications.
- Membrane Systems: Custom-built industrial and sanitary filtration systems including UF & MF systems, NF & RO systems, and electrodeposition ultrafiltration (EDUF) systems. Systems include standard components and customizable options for specific applications.
- Spare Parts & Chemicals: Replacement elements, anode cells, and process chemicals for membrane systems maintenance and operation.
- Pilot Study & Application Development Services: Fee-based pilot testing programs conducted at company headquarters or on-site at customer facilities. Includes feasibility tests, performance testing, data analysis, and projections for full-scale systems. Rental pilot systems available.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Standard membrane elements and systems with contact-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Synder Filtration product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Synder Filtration manufactures polymeric spiral-wound and flat sheet membranes for microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO) applications using a proprietary phase inversion process. The company sells membrane elements, integrated custom-built filtration systems (UF/MF, NF/RO, sanitary, and electrodeposition ultrafiltration systems), anode cells, spare parts, MAX series high-performance variants, and pilot study services to industrial customers worldwide.
Product overview
Synder Filtration is a manufacturer of spiral-wound and flat sheet polymeric membranes serving industrial process applications. The product portfolio centers on three core membrane types: Nanofiltration (NF) membranes for molecular separation in the 100-800 Da range, Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes for protein and macromolecule concentration (1k-500kDa), and Microfiltration (MF) membranes for clarification (0.1-10μm). These membranes are offered as both standalone products and as integrated systems, including UF & MF Systems, NF & Reverse Osmosis Systems, Sanitary Systems, EDUF Systems for electrodeposition coating, and Anode Cell Monitoring Systems. The company also provides custom ECoat elements (V62 series), MAX Series high-performance variants, flat sheet membranes, spare parts, and pilot study services. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Vacaville, CA, Synder Filtration operates as an ISO-9001:2015 certified company serving customers across 60+ countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Nanofiltration (NF) Membranes Polyamide thin-film composite nanofiltration membranes with MWCO 100-800 Da available in NFX (150-300 Da), NFW (300-500 Da), NFG (600-800 Da), and NFS (100-250 Da) models. Used for hardness removal, lactose concentration, demineralization, antibiotic production, and dye processing by industrial customers in dairy, pharma, food and beverage, and textiles sectors.
- Ultrafiltration (UF) Membranes Polymeric spiral-wound and flat sheet ultrafiltration membranes with MWCO ranging from 1kDa to 500kDa in PES, PVDF, and PAN polymers. Used for protein concentration, enzyme recovery, endotoxin removal, and whey protein processing by biopharmaceutical, dairy, and food and beverage processors.
- Microfiltration (MF) Membranes PVDF microfiltration membranes with pore sizes 0.1-0.2 micron (800kDa) in spiral-wound and flat sheet configurations, featuring proprietary hydrophilic charge technology. Used for fat and microbial removal, wine clarification, fermentation broth clarification, and dairy processing.
- UF & MF Membrane Systems Custom-built industrial ultrafiltration and microfiltration systems featuring stainless steel housings, Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, data logging, and remote monitoring. Available from pilot units to production-scale systems for industrial processors.
- NF & Reverse Osmosis Membrane Systems High-pressure nanofiltration and reverse osmosis systems engineered for industrial process applications, with onboard CIP system, touch screen HMI, stainless steel pumps, PLC controller, and conductivity monitoring for sulfate removal, desalination, and concentration applications.
- Sanitary Membrane Systems Custom sanitary systems designed for dairy, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical applications, featuring easily removable components for cleaning, low interior surface roughness, sanitary designs, and optional automation, controls customization, and data logging.
- EDUF Systems (Electrodeposition Ultrafiltration) Custom-built electrodeposition ultrafiltration (EDUF) systems for cathodic electrocoat (E-Coat) operations in automotive and industrial coating. Includes housing vessels, flow meters, stainless steel ball valves, butterfly valves, CIP systems with cooling coil and heater, and integral bag filters.
- Anode Cell Current Monitoring System System designed to measure individual anode cell amp draw and monitor overall performance and efficiency in electrocoat processes. Available in analog model with individual analog meters or PLC-based model with HMI display.
- Anolyte Recirculation System Advanced anolyte recirculation system with conductivity controllers and ultrasonic level sensors for automotive and industrial E-Coat applications. Includes anolyte storage tank, circulation pump, primary anolyte flow meter, and conductivity controller.
- Flat Sheet Membranes Complete line of NF, UF, and MF flat sheet membranes for small-scale R&D testing, pilot studies, and plate & frame systems. Available in 12"x12" and 1mx1m sizes with wet or dry options.
- Anode Cells (TechCELL and Super CELL) Anode cells for the electrocoat industry, including TechCELL and Super CELL products for electrodeposition processes in automotive and industrial coating operations.
- Pilot Study Program Fee-based pilot testing program including laboratory feasibility tests (Stir Cell, Single Cell), complete spiral wound MF/UF/NF pilot studies at Synder HQ, and on-site field pilot studies with engineering support. Rental pilot systems available with rental costs creditable toward purchase of production units.
Quantifiable outcome
- NFX membrane achieves >99.3% MgSO4 rejection vs. typical 98% for traditional NF membranes
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Companies that use Synder Filtration
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Synder Filtration technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Synder Filtration partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Synder Filtration competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GEA Group: GEA supplies process equipment and complete membrane systems (UF/NF/RO) for dairy, food, and beverage industries, overlapping with Synder's sanitary systems business but at much larger scale and breadth.
- SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions (Veolia): SUEZ (now part of Veolia) supplies membrane elements, systems, and aftermarket services across industrial water and process applications — overlapping with Synder's product and service offering but as part of a much broader portfolio.
Direct peers
- Hydranautics (Nitto Group): Hydranautics manufactures spiral-wound RO, NF, and UF membrane elements for industrial, food, and dairy applications — a directly comparable product line serving similar end markets.
- Koch Membrane Systems: Koch manufactures spiral-wound UF, NF, and RO membranes for industrial process and water applications, directly overlapping Synder's product portfolio, target verticals (dairy, food, industrial wastewater), and spiral-wound technology focus.
- Toray Membrane USA (Toray Industries): Toray produces polymeric RO, NF, UF, and MF membrane elements for industrial and municipal markets, including branded dairy and food processing lines, making it a directly comparable spiral-wound membrane competitor.
- 3M Purification (Membrana): 3M (Membrana) supplies industrial membrane products including UF/MF and NF membrane elements used in food, beverage, biopharma, and industrial process filtration, directly comparable to Synder's spiral-wound portfolio.
- Pentair X-Flow: Pentair X-Flow manufactures UF/MF membranes (predominantly hollow fiber) for industrial water, food & beverage, and pharma — comparable in target customers and applications though differentiated by module format.
- Pall Corporation (Danaher): Pall provides filtration and separation products for biopharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial processing — directly comparable in bioprocessing and sanitary membrane applications that are core Synder segments.
- DuPont Water Solutions (FilmTec): DuPont FilmTec is a global leader in RO and NF membrane elements used in industrial process and water treatment applications, with overlapping target customers in dairy, food & beverage, and pharma processing.
- Asahi Kasei Membrane Division: Asahi Kasei manufactures microfiltration and ultrafiltration hollow-fiber and flat-sheet membranes for industrial, food, and pharma applications — comparable in membrane chemistry and process end markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Synder Filtration leadership team
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Profiles3 records
Synder Filtration funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Synder Filtration
What does Synder Filtration do?
Synder Filtration manufactures polymeric spiral-wound and flat sheet membranes for microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO) applications using a proprietary phase inversion process. The company sells membrane elements, integrated custom-built filtration systems (UF/MF, NF/RO, sanitary, and electrodeposition ultrafiltration systems), anode cells, spare parts, MAX series high-performance variants, and pilot study services to industrial customers worldwide.
Is Synder Filtration a public or private company?
Synder Filtration is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Synder Filtration founded?
Synder Filtration was founded in 1994. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Synder Filtration based?
Synder Filtration is headquartered in Vacaville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Synder Filtration make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Membrane Element Sales are the primary driver. The others are membrane Systems, spare Parts & Chemicals and pilot Study & Application Development Services.
Who are Synder Filtration's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GEA Group and SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions (Veolia). Direct peers are Hydranautics (Nitto Group), Koch Membrane Systems, Toray Membrane USA (Toray Industries), 3M Purification (Membrana), Pentair X-Flow, Pall Corporation (Danaher), DuPont Water Solutions (FilmTec) and Asahi Kasei Membrane Division.
Does Synder Filtration have an API?
No public API is recorded for Synder Filtration.
What industry is Synder Filtration in?
Synder Filtration's product category is Industrial Membrane Filtration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAB, Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes), with a secondary code of EUANADAL, Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3559.