What A.L. GROUP does

A.L. GROUP is a privately held, Israel-based global filtration manufacturer founded in 1965, operating four-country production and sales infrastructure in Israel, Bulgaria (Sliven), China (Shanghai, 25+ years), and the United States (Greer, South Carolina) with approximately 1,350 employees worldwide. The company designs, develops, tests, and manufactures a 7,000+ SKU portfolio spanning fuel, oil, air, cabin, and specialty filters (hydraulic, transmission, urea, breather) under a strict B2B private-label model: A.L. GROUP deliberately does not promote an independent aftermarket brand that would compete with its distributor and buying-group customers, instead supplying products under customer brands with custom packaging, labeling, and cataloguing support. Customers are aftermarket brands, distributors, importers, buying groups, OEM-related accounts, and industrial companies across automotive, heavy-duty, off-road, and emerging EV/hybrid, fuel-cell, and hydrogen applications.

The company competes through three proprietary technology platforms: IN-EX, a sono-chemical impregnation process that embeds functional particles into filter media in a water-based ultrasonic step without binders, glues, or PFAS coatings; ACTIVE SHIELD, a patented sono-chemical metal-oxide antiviral/antibacterial media coating co-developed with Bar Ilan University and validated to ISO 18184:2019 and ISO 20743; and ZENCE, a smart cabin scent system with four fragrance capsules app-controlled and integrated on top of the cabin filter. Revenue mechanics are split across one-time private-label manufacturing contracts and professional services for product development, cataloguing, and market intelligence; pricing is not publicly disclosed and minimum order quantities vary by product, site, customization, and destination. Strategic posture is organic and operationally focused, with documented OpEx/SMED gains in Bulgaria, ISO 14001 environmental certification, and a staged Climate Action Strategy targeting 10% GHG reduction by 2026 rising to net zero by 2050.

Name

A.L. GROUP

Legal name

A.L. GROUP

Website

https://algroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

A.L. GROUP is a privately held, Israel-founded (1965) global B2B filtration manufacturer with ~1,350 employees across Israel, Bulgaria, China, and the US, supplying private-label fuel, oil, air, cabin, and specialty filters plus proprietary IN-EX, ACTIVE SHIELD, and ZENCE technology platforms to aftermarket brands, distributors, OEMs, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive & Industrial Filtration Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Car & Small-Space Air Care (Automotive/Closet/Travel) (CRAJAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners) (IMACANAK)

Keywords

• Automotive filtration products
• Private label manufacturing
• Cabin air filters
• OEM filtration solutions
• Industrial filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashdod

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Filtration Products Manufacturing: A.L. GROUP designs, develops, tests and manufactures high-performance filters for leading aftermarket brands, distributors and industrial customers worldwide. Products include air filters, cabin filters, oil filters, fuel filters, and specialty filters for automotive, heavy-duty and industrial applications.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Core business model where company supplies products under customers' brands and supports development of tailored ranges that fit their market positioning. Supports partners with reliable products, technical know-how and flexible supply solutions.
3. Product Development & Engineering Services: R&D team works with customers to develop new products, adapt existing solutions or support special market needs including development for new applications, private-label programs, regional market requirements or new filtration fields.
4. Cataloguing & Market Intelligence: Company helps partners analyze coverage, identify missing applications, compare cross-references and prioritize new product opportunities. Supports smarter range development and better inventory planning.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A.L. GROUP designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced filtration products for the automotive aftermarket, OEM-related customers, and industrial customers worldwide. Core products include fuel, oil, air, cabin, and specialty (hydraulic, transmission, urea, breather) filters, complemented by proprietary technology platforms such as IN-EX (sono-chemical impregnation), ZENCE (smart cabin scent system), and ACTIVE SHIELD (antiviral/antibacterial coating). The company primarily serves partners through private-label manufacturing and does not promote an independent competing aftermarket brand.

Product overview

A.L. GROUP is a global filtration manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of automotive and industrial filtration products including Fuel Filters, Oil Filters, Air Filters, Cabin Filters, and Other Filters (hydraulic, transmission, urea, breather). The company differentiates through proprietary technology platforms: IN-EX (sono-chemical media enhancement platform) and ZENCE (smart cabin scent/fragrance delivery system), plus ACTIVE SHIELD (antiviral/antibacterial filter coating technology). All products are positioned for the B2B aftermarket, with A.L. GROUP maintaining a neutral market position by not selling under its own independent brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IN-EX: A proprietary sono-chemical impregnation platform that upgrades standard filter media into functional filtration media by embedding functional particles into the fiber matrix using a water-based ultrasonic process.
• ZENCE
• ACTIVE SHIELD

Products and services

• Fuel Filters Aftermarket fuel filters developed to match OE functionality, fit, sealing, flow characteristics, and integrated features including heaters, sensors, water separation for diesel applications, and pressure monitoring; supplied primarily under private label to aftermarket brands and distributors.
• Oil Filters Oil filters engineered to maintain consistent flow and effective particle capture across full service intervals, using robust materials and high-grade media designed for aggressive operating conditions; supplied under private label.
• Air Filters Air intake filters developed with high-grade filter media and robust construction for long service life, delivering strong contaminant separation, stable airflow, and durability against moisture and humidity; supplied under private label.
• Cabin Filters Cabin filters manufactured in multiple media grades including advanced particulate media and activated carbon options for gas adsorption and odor control, targeting urban and industrial environments; compatible with ZENCE smart scent system.
• Other Filters (Hydraulic, Transmission, Urea, Breather) Includes hydraulic, transmission, urea, and breather filters designed to protect critical systems across industrial applications, engineered to meet OEM standards.
• ACTIVE SHIELD Antiviral/Antibacterial Coating Technology Proprietary metal-oxide coating applied to filtration media to provide antiviral and antibacterial functionality, enabling cabin and other filters to actively neutralize viruses and bacteria in addition to capturing particles.
• IN-EX Sono-Chemical Impregnation Platform Clean sono-chemical impregnation platform that upgrades standard filter media into functional filtration media. Using acoustic cavitation in a water-based process, functional particles are embedded directly into the fiber matrix without binders, glues, PFAS-based coatings, or pore-blocking surface layers, preserving permeability, airflow, and liquid-flow performance.
• ZENCE Smart Cabin Scent System Auto Wellbeing System installed on top of the cabin air filter with 4 fragrance capsules for personalized moods, controlled by an app and operating automatically. Delivers therapeutic fragrances (relaxation, focus) to personalize the in-vehicle atmosphere.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 99% antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 (ACTIVE SHIELD)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Smart Ship HubcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 July 2025Smart Ship Hub partnered with AL Group (comprising Asiatic Lloyd and Atlantic Lloyd) to achieve an industry first by deploying its vessel optimisation platform across AL Group's entire fleet for automated digital live emission reporting with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The collaboration enables high-frequency sensor data analysis, automated data quality management with over 95% accuracy, and ensures regulatory compliance for emissions reporting.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• K&N Engineering: US-based performance and washable aftermarket filter specialist focused on air and cabin filters. Comparable in aftermarket cabin/air filter category but smaller and more performance/DIY-skewed than A.L. GROUP's B2B private-label model.

Direct peers

• Donaldson Company: US-listed filtration manufacturer serving diesel/air/oil/liquid filtration for on-road, off-road, and industrial end markets. Comparable in heavy-duty and industrial filter categories and B2B distribution channels; more industrial-skewed than A.L. GROUP.
• Cummins Filtration: Filtration arm of Cummins, focused on heavy-duty diesel engines, commercial vehicles, and industrial equipment. Overlaps directly with A.L. GROUP's heavy-duty, urea (AdBlue), and industrial filter lines.
• Mann+Hummel: German-headquartered global filtration specialist with broad automotive (OE and aftermarket), industrial, and water filtration portfolios. Most directly comparable peer: same private-label/OEM partner model, comparable product breadth across air/oil/fuel/cabin, and similar multi-region manufacturing scale.
• Mahle: German automotive tier-1 supplier with strong filtration, engine peripherals, and aftermarket businesses. Comparable in automotive OE and aftermarket filter breadth and in serving OEMs and aftermarket distributors; larger scale with broader powertrain exposure.
• Fram (First Brands Group): Heritage aftermarket filter brand (oil, air, cabin) in North America serving DIY and installer channels. Comparable in cabin filter focus and aftermarket go-to-market, though more branded/DIY-oriented than A.L. GROUP's neutral private-label stance.
• Sogefi (FILTRATION DIVISION): Italian filtration specialist owned by CIR Group, serving automotive OE and aftermarket with air, oil, fuel, and cabin filters plus industrial filtration. Comparable size, product mix, and global OE/aftermarket customer base.
• WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL): Aftermarket-focused filter brand offering air, oil, fuel, and cabin filters to distributors, installers, and private-label partners. Direct overlap with A.L. GROUP's core aftermarket SKUs and B2B distribution channels.
• Hengst Filtration: German family-owned filtration specialist serving automotive OE and aftermarket, industrial, and healthcare. Closely comparable private-label/independent partner model, similar product portfolio, and European manufacturing footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Bosch (Automotive Aftermarket): Global automotive tier-1 with a large aftermarket parts portfolio including filters. Overlaps on cabin and engine filtration but is a broad incumbent across many vehicle systems rather than a pure-play filter specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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