Fluitek Corporation

What Fluitek Corporation does

Fluitek Corporation is a privately held, Tennessee-incorporated independent supplier of aftermarket industrial filters, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Sparta, Tennessee. The company carries an inventory mapped to over 250,000 compatible replacement filters and 200,000+ filtration elements across more than 30 product categories, spanning metal elements (suction strainers, crimped end filters, pleated filters), liquid filtration (absorption, adsorption, pleated media, bag, process cartridges, wound, depth elements), air and gas filtration (compressed air, air intake, air/oil separators, coalescers, dust collectors, radial fin elements), hydraulic filters, spin-on elements, and ancillary products such as compressor oils and lubricants. Core proprietary technology is a cross-reference system that maps OEM part numbers from brands such as Donaldson, Pall, Parker, and Caterpillar to Fluitek-compatible replacements, with search capabilities by part number, measurement, or photo upload.

The company monetizes across three revenue streams: one-time filter product sales priced from under $10 to over $1,000 per unit, a recurring product subscription program for scheduled replacement deliveries, and custom filter fabrication/manufacturing services. Pricing is positioned at 30-50% below OEM benchmarks; standard SKUs are listed online while custom and specialty items are quoted on request. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the fluitek.com e-commerce storefront (global scope, self-serve) and phone/fax sales (domestic, inside sales), with no disclosed intermediaries. Customer segments are vertical in nature, led by industrial and manufacturing buyers (hydraulic systems, compressors, chemical processing, petroleum, power generation, food and beverage, wastewater), with secondary exposure to commercial facilities (HVAC, labs) and automotive and transportation fleets.

Fluitek is a founder-/privately-owned entity with no disclosed parent, no public listing, no institutional funding rounds, no acquisitions, no management team disclosures, and no patent or trademark filings in the source data. The company is not affiliated with any original equipment manufacturer and competes on aftermarket price, breadth of cross-reference coverage, and expert human-assisted identification. Operating status is active and the business appears self-sustaining, but no quantitative financial metrics (revenue, headcount, growth rate) are publicly disclosed.

Name

Fluitek Corporation

Legal name

Fluitek Corporation

Website

https://fluitek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fluitek Corporation is a privately held Tennessee-based aftermarket industrial filter distributor founded in 1975, supplying 250,000+ replacement filters across industrial, commercial, and automotive verticals via direct e-commerce and phone sales at 30-50% below OEM pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Filtration Products

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42374)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Replacement Filter Cartridges & Consumables (CRAJAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filters, Air Handling & Environmental Control (HEPA/Carbon Filters, Fume Extraction, Dehumidifiers) (IMAAAIAF), Mechanical replacement parts distribution (engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes) (CRAOANAA)

Keywords

• Industrial filtration products
• Aftermarket filter replacements
• Filter cross-reference services
• Custom filter manufacturing
• Hydraulic filtration supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Cookeville

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Filter Product Sales: One-time purchase of replacement filter elements. Products range from basic strainers to specialized industrial filters with prices from under $10 to over $1000 per unit.
2. Product Subscription Program: Recurring automatic shipment of filters on a scheduled basis for mandated replacement intervals. Set-it-and-forget-it program ensuring companies never miss required filter changes.
3. Custom Filter Solutions: Bespoke filter and filtration system manufacturing. Quote-based pricing for custom solutions tailored to specific industrial requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fluitek Corporation is an independent supplier of aftermarket industrial filters, offering more than 250,000 replacement filter elements that cross-reference OEM part numbers across hundreds of equipment brands. The company serves industrial, commercial, and automotive customers with filter products spanning roughly $5 to over $1,000 per unit, and supplements catalog sales with custom filter fabrication and recurring filter subscription programs.

Product overview

Fluitek Corporation is an independent supplier of aftermarket industrial filters offering over 250,000 replacement filter elements across 30+ product categories. The company operates as a filter cross-reference specialist, matching OEM filter part numbers to compatible Fluitek replacements. The core product portfolio spans metal elements (suction strainers, crimped end filters, pleated filters), liquid filtration (absorption, adsorption, pleated media, bag, process cartridges, wound, depth elements), air/gas filtration (compressed air, air intake, air/oil separators, coalescers, dust collectors), and specialty products (spin-on elements, hydraulic filters, panel filters). The company also offers custom filter manufacturing services and distributes Flow Ezy filter products. Recent enhancements include online quoting, photo-based filter identification, and subscription-based recurring filter delivery programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Filter Elements
• Absorption Filter Elements
• Hydraulic Filter Elements
• Compressed Air and Compressor Filters
• Strainers and Baskets
• Custom Filter Fabrication
• Filter Cross-Reference Service
• Recurring Filter Subscription Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers save 30-50% on average compared to OEM filter pricing
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Flow Ezy FilterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFluitek now proudly sells a wide range of Flow Ezy filter products including Texas Sized Strainers, Crimped End Suction Strainers, and other filter types. Fluitek handles large orders with delivery usually in two weeks or less. Custom manufacturing services also available through this relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• W.W. Grainger: Grainger is the largest broad-line industrial MRO distributor in North America, carrying millions of SKUs including a deep filter assortment. It competes with Fluitek for the same industrial maintenance and replacement-filter buyers but with vastly larger scale, multi-warehouse fulfillment, and integrated procurement platforms.
• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a leading broad-line industrial supplier known for same-day shipping and an exceptionally deep catalog that includes filtration products. It overlaps with Fluitek on industrial and commercial filter buyers and competes on breadth, delivery speed, and digital UX.
• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a major broad-line metalworking and MRO distributor serving industrial customers with extensive filter and filtration offerings. Like Grainger, it competes with Fluitek on catalog breadth, pricing programs, and multi-channel B2B fulfillment.
• Donaldson Company: Donaldson is one of the largest OEM manufacturers of industrial filtration systems worldwide, with deep coverage of hydraulic, air, and liquid filtration. It is both a key brand Fluitek cross-references and a competitor that could narrow aftermarket channels or reprice to defend share.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Filtration division manufactures OEM hydraulic, industrial, and process filters globally. Parker is a primary brand in Fluitek's cross-reference database but also a vertically integrated competitor that could restrict distribution or undercut aftermarket pricing.
• MANN+HUMMEL: MANN+HUMMEL is a global OEM filtration manufacturer with strong presence in automotive and industrial filtration. It both supplies filters that appear in Fluitek's cross-reference database and competes as a vertically integrated manufacturer-distributor.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a broad-line industrial distributor serving MRO and OEM customers across fluid power, bearings, and filtration. It competes with Fluitek on industrial customers seeking one-stop replacement-filter sourcing with broader MRO capabilities.

Direct peers

• Baldwin Filters: Baldwin is a major aftermarket filter brand offering heavy-duty replacement filters for automotive, agricultural, and industrial applications. It competes directly with Fluitek in the same replacement-filter category across overlapping customer segments.
• WIX Filters: WIX Filters is an established aftermarket filter brand serving automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial replacement applications with a broad SKU range. It directly competes with Fluitek in the cross-reference aftermarket filter segment with similar customer overlap.
• Filtration Group: Filtration Group is a multi-brand filtration manufacturer and distributor serving industrial, healthcare, and process markets with replacement filters, custom solutions, and OEM products. It is a directly comparable peer given its breadth across filter manufacturing and aftermarket distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fluitek
• Facebookfacebook.com/fluitek.corporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fluitek-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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