Absolent Air Care Group

What Absolent Air Care Group does

Absolent Air Care Group AB is a Sweden-based, Nasdaq First North Growth Market-listed (ticker ABSO) supplier of industrial air cleaning and commercial kitchen ventilation systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Lidköping with corporate offices in Gothenburg. The company operates two divisions: Industrial Air Cleaning, built around proprietary fiberbed and centrifugal filtration technology with product lines A•smoke, A•mist, and A•line that capture oil mist, welding fumes, and other airborne contaminants in machining and metalworking environments; and Commercial Kitchen Ventilation, providing hoods and ventilation systems for restaurants, hospitals, schools, and fast-food chains. A documented Danfoss installation achieved 83% energy savings while cleaning 138,000 m³/h of air, evidencing engineering depth at the project level.

The group monetizes primarily through one-time capital equipment sales supplemented by an aftermarket stream of replacement filters and service. Solutions are custom-engineered to facility airflow requirements and sold via direct enterprise sales; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The group has executed 18 acquisitions to assemble a portfolio of 11 brands (Filtermist, Jeven, Diversitech, Quatro Air Technologies, Aerofil, AIRfina, Nu-Air, Tessu Systems, DCS Group, Multi-Fan Systems, PPM), operates 6 production plants, and sells in approximately 50 countries with subsidiaries in Canada, Japan, India, Hong Kong, Italy, Switzerland, and Norway. Reported 2025 net sales were SEK 1,279 million (~US$120–135M) with a 472-employee headcount, a 10-year revenue CAGR of 18%, and an average EBITDA margin of 19% over 2014–2024.

Name

Absolent Air Care Group

Legal name

Absolent Air Care Group AB

Website

https://absolentgroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Absolent Air Care Group is a Sweden-based industrial air filtration and commercial kitchen ventilation supplier, selling fiberbed and centrifugal filtration systems to manufacturers and professional kitchens across 50 countries via 11 brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE)

Keywords

• Industrial air filtration
• Commercial kitchen ventilation
• Fiberbed filtration systems
• Oil mist filtration
• Welding fume extraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Gothenburg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Air Filtration Products: Sale of filtration equipment and units (A•smoke, A•mist, A•line) for industrial manufacturing processes. Equipment sales are one-time capital purchases with potential aftermarket recurring revenue.
2. Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Products: Sale of ventilation systems for commercial kitchens including restaurants, hospitals, school kitchens, and fast-food chains.
3. Aftermarket Products and Services: Replacement filters, parts, and service for installed equipment creates recurring revenue stream.
4. M&A Driven Growth: Systematic acquisition strategy adds brands to the group, increasing sales volume, geographic coverage, and segment reach. 18 acquisitions completed as of 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Absolent Air Care Group designs, manufactures, and sells industrial air filtration equipment (including A•smoke, A•mist, and A•line filter units) for capturing airborne particles and gases in metalworking, machining, and manufacturing operations, alongside commercial kitchen ventilation systems that remove cooking fumes and grease for professional kitchen operators. The group operates across two main divisions through 11 brands, with a leadership position in proprietary fiberbed and centrifugal filtration technology.

Product overview

Absolent Air Care Group operates as a complete supplier of air cleaning solutions with a portfolio of 11 international brands across two main divisions: Industrial Air Cleaning and Commercial Kitchen Ventilation. The company leads in fiberbed and centrifugal filtration technology. Their industrial offerings include filter units (A•smoke, A•mist, A•line), while their commercial kitchen solutions feature ventilation systems for professional kitchens. The group has made 18 acquisitions to expand its brand portfolio and now operates 6 production facilities across 50 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Filtermist: Industrial air filtration brand specializing in mist and smoke filtration.
• Jeven
• Diversitech
• Absolent

Products and services

• A•smoke Filter Units Filter unit specifically designed for smoke extraction in industrial applications, capturing welding fumes, cutting smoke, and other airborne particles generated from metalworking processes. In a Danfoss installation, 44 filter units achieved 83% energy savings while cleaning 138,000 m³/h. Targeted at industrial manufacturers across metalworking and process industries.
• A•mist Filter Units Filter unit designed for oil mist filtration in machining operations, effectively capturing coolant mist, cutting oil mist, and similar airborne contaminants from industrial processes. Targeted at machining and metalworking operators.
• A•line Filter Units Filter unit for general industrial air cleaning applications, providing filtration for various airborne particles in manufacturing environments. Targeted at industrial manufacturers across process and production settings.
• Filtermist Brand Product Range Filtermist-brand oil mist and smoke filtration systems sold as a standalone industrial air filtration brand. Filtermist's largest unit orders for a single project were reported in June 2025. Sold through dedicated brand distribution channels to industrial customers.
• Jeven Brand Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems Commercial kitchen ventilation systems acquired through Jeven Global OY in July 2019. Provides ventilation solutions for professional cooking environments, serving restaurants, hospitals, school kitchens, and fast-food chains. A large commercial kitchen order win in South Korea was reported in May 2026.
• Filtermist Industrial Air Filtration Systems Industrial oil mist and smoke filtration systems sold under the Filtermist brand. Operates as a wholly-owned acquired subsidiary providing air cleaning solutions for industrial processes.
• Filtermist Oil Mist Filtration Systems Oil mist and smoke filtration systems sold under the Filtermist brand, with Filtermist recently reporting largest unit orders ever for a single project. Targeted at metalworking and machining operators.
• Jeven Brand Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Jeven-branded commercial kitchen ventilation solutions acquired as part of Jeven Global OY in 2019, providing ventilation solutions for professional cooking environments including restaurants, hospitals, school kitchens, and fast-food chains.
• Diversitech Industrial Air Filtration Industrial air filtration solutions sold under the Diversitech brand for Canadian and North American markets. Serves as the group's dedicated North American air filtration distribution platform.
• Nu-Air Industrial Air Filtration Air filtration products and solutions sold under the Nu-Air brand in the Netherlands and surrounding markets, following the November 2022 acquisition.
• AIRfina Industrial Air Filtration Air filtration products and solutions sold under the AIRfina brand in Switzerland and surrounding markets, following the March 2023 acquisition.
• Quatro Air Technologies Air filtration and air technology products and solutions sold under the Quatro Air Technologies brand in Canadian and North American markets.
• Aerofil Industrial Air Filtration Air filtration products and solutions sold under the Aerofil brand, added to the group in November 2021 alongside Quatro Air Technologies.
• Tessu Systems Air Cleaning Air cleaning products and solutions sold under the Tessu Systems brand in the Netherlands and surrounding markets.
• Multi-Fan Systems Air Filtration Fans Fan systems for air filtration applications sold under the Multi-Fan Systems brand in the UK and related markets following the November 2016 acquisition.
• DCS Group Industrial Air Cleaning Industrial air cleaning products and solutions sold under the DCS Group brand in the UK market following the January 2019 acquisition.
• PPM Industrial Air Cleaning Industrial air cleaning products and solutions sold under the PPM brand in the French market following the March 2018 acquisition.
• Dustcheck Dust and Fume Extraction Dust and fume extraction products and solutions sold under the Dustcheck brand in the UK market following the September 2017 acquisition.
• Dust Control Limited Dust Solutions Dust control products and solutions sold under the Dust Control Limited brand in the UK market following the May 2018 acquisition.
• Industrial Air Cleaning Division Solutions Comprehensive air cleaning solutions for industrial processes, capturing and recycling harmful airborne particles and gases generated from manufacturing operations. Combines A•smoke, A•mist, and A•line filter units with sub-brand offerings (Filtermist, Diversitech, AIRfina, Nu-Air, Quatro, Aerofil, Tessu, Multi-Fan, DCS, PPM, Dustcheck, Dust Control). Targeted at industrial manufacturing companies across machining, metalworking, and process industries.
• Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Division Solutions Ventilation systems for commercial kitchens that remove harmful airborne particles and gases generated from cooking, providing clean air for professional kitchen staff in schools, hospitals, fast-food chains, and restaurants. Led through the Jeven brand. Targeted at professional food service operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% energy savings achieved in Danfoss installation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Redeye Nordic Growth ABcoreOthersRedeye Nordic Growth AB serves as the company's Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. In this role, Redeye guides and monitors the company's compliance with Nasdaq First North rules and regulations.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camfil: Swedish privately held global leader in air filters and clean air solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Closely comparable to Absolent in fiber-based filtration technology, European origins, and dual industrial/commercial-customer model.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: Division of Freudenberg Group producing industrial air and liquid filtration solutions for manufacturing, healthcare, and cleanroom environments. Direct peer in industrial HEPA/filtration technologies serving comparable European and global industrial customers.
• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): Global manufacturer of air filtration products for commercial, industrial, and cleanroom applications, including dust collection and fume extraction. Direct peer with overlapping product categories and global multi-brand distribution.
• Mann+Hummel: German family-owned global filtration specialist offering industrial air filtration products alongside automotive filtration. Competes directly with Absolent in industrial air cleaning and has similar multi-brand, multi-region distribution architecture.
• Halton Group: Finnish family-owned specialist in commercial kitchen ventilation and indoor air solutions, directly competing with Absolent's Jeven business in restaurants, hospitals, and professional kitchens. Highly comparable product line and European base.
• Nederman: Swedish-listed manufacturer of industrial air filtration and material handling solutions, with a strong focus on capturing oil mist, welding fumes, and dust from manufacturing processes. Direct Nordic-headquartered competitor serving the same industrial OEM and end-user base.
• Greenheck Group: US-based manufacturer of air movement, control, and conditioning equipment including commercial kitchen exhaust and industrial ventilation. Comparable in commercial kitchen and industrial ventilation product lines, though focused primarily on the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Large US-listed global manufacturer of industrial air filtration systems with comparable product portfolio (dust collection, mist collection, industrial fume removal). A significantly larger broad incumbent serving overlapping end-markets including metalworking and machining, but with a much broader product footprint than Absolent.
• Atlas Copco: Swedish-listed global industrial group with a compressor and vacuum solutions business serving industrial manufacturing customers, including filtration adjacent to compressed air treatment. Comparable Swedish industrial heritage and customer base, though broader in scope than Absolent.
• Parker Hannifin: Large US-listed diversified motion and control technologies conglomerate with an industrial filtration division. A broad incumbent that competes in industrial air and gas filtration as part of a much larger industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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