What Volz Air Filter does

Volz Luftfilter GmbH & Co. KG (trading as Volz Air Filter / VOLZ Filters) is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of air filtration products founded in 1966 in Horb am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, by Manfred Volz. Originally a workshop building paint booths, the company developed its first air filter in 1969 and has since grown into a multi-entity European producer with three production sites in Germany, the United Kingdom (Manchester), and Slovakia (Martin), currently led by Rainer Volz with a workforce of 501-1000. It serves building technology (HVAC), industrial coating, automotive manufacturing, medical/healthcare, and clean room customers across global export markets, operating exclusively on a B2B basis.

The company's core technology rests on very high vertical integration: it produces its own nonwoven fabric (Vliesstoff), Meltblown media, and fiberglass media in-house, supported by Volz Engineering, an internal machine-building division that designs proprietary production equipment and testing rigs. The product portfolio is organized into filter media, pocket filters (multiple syntex series, BIOSTAT biostatic, Ex-Protect ATEX, CARBOsyntex activated-carbon), frame and panel filters (Z-Line, CompaPleat MiniPleat), high-temperature filters up to 380°C, compact filters, HEPA/ULPA filters in classes E10-U17 (EN1822), activated carbon filters, frames and housings, and personal protective equipment (MEDIsyntex media for EN14683 Type II/IIR masks and FFP2 respirators). Custom and special-purpose products are produced to customer specification, including low-volume runs enabled by the in-house production depth.

The business model is hardware-centric: direct sale of filter products and filter media to enterprise and industrial customers, supplemented by technical services such as particle measurement, efficiency optimization, on-site training, and a 48-hour express delivery service. Distribution runs through direct sales in Germany and the regional subsidiaries in the UK and Slovakia, complemented by a B2B customer portal for registered accounts. Pricing is quote-based on request rather than publicly listed. Revenue is generated across five horizontal customer segments with no disclosed customer concentration, and the company holds ISO 9001, EUROVENT, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, EN1822, and ATEX certifications as competitive prerequisites in regulated segments.

Name

Volz Air Filter

Legal name

Volz Luftfilter GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://volzfilters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

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)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE), Automotive Air Distribution & Ventilation Components (Blower Motors/Ducts/Vents/Cabin Filters) (IMACALAF)

Keywords

• Industrial air filtration
• HVAC filter manufacturing
• HEPA filter production
• Filter media nonwoven
• Cleanroom filtration solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Horb Am Neckar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Filter Products: VOLZ manufactures and sells standardized and customized air filters for building technology, medical, industrial, and automotive sectors. Product categories include pocket filters (Taschenfilter), panel/frame filters (Rahmenfilter), compact filters (Kompaktfilter), HEPA filters, activated carbon filters, high-temperature filters (HT), and special filters.
2. Filter Media Products: Sale of filter media materials including polyester, glass fiber, Meltblown, and specialty media for industrial customers who process them into their own filter products.
3. Technical Services: Technical consulting, product Beratung, particle measurement, system inspection, efficiency optimization, express delivery (48 hours), and logistics services including custom labeling and just-in-time delivery.
4. Custom/Special Solutions: Custom special-purpose air filters manufactured to customer specifications, benefiting from VOLZ's high vertical integration and in-house production capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Volz Air Filter develops, manufactures, and sells industrial and commercial air filtration products, including filter media (nonwoven, Meltblown, glass fiber), pocket filters, panel/frame filters, compact filters, HEPA/ULPA filters, activated carbon filters, high-temperature filters, frames and housings, special filters, and FFP2/medical face masks. The company produces these largely in-house at its three European facilities in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Slovakia, and also offers custom-engineered filter solutions, technical consulting, particle measurement, and rapid 48-hour express delivery for B2B customers.

Product overview

Volz Air Filter is a manufacturer of industrial air filtration products with a comprehensive portfolio organized into several core product categories: Filter Media (including paint mist/dust separators, pocket filter media, and filter mats), Pocket Filters (including PROsyntex, PROsyntex PLUS, AIRsyntex, HIGHsyntex, V-series, PROvitex, Ex-Protect, BIOSTAT, and CARBOsyntex), Frame/Panel Filters (Z-Line, Filterzellen, CompaPleat), High Temperature Filters (HT-Filterpack, Hochtemperatur Filter, HT-Filtermatten), Compact Filters (synthetic and glass fiber variants), HEPA Filters (Panel, Compact Box Type, Compact V-type), Activated Carbon Filters, Frames and Housings, Personal Protective Equipment (FFP2 and medical masks), Special Filters (grease trap, PPI foam, roll band), and Custom Products. The company operates with very high in-house production depth, manufacturing its own nonwoven, meltblown, and glass fiber materials. Products serve building technology, medical, industrial, and automotive sectors. The company also provides a Product Finder tool and various services including technical consulting, training, particle measurement, and efficiency optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Volz Engineering: Internal mechanical engineering and construction department supporting manufacturing with custom solutions and rapid implementation of individual requirements.
• MEDIsyntex

Products and services

• Filtermedien (Filter Media) In-house produced glass fiber, polyester, and Meltblown filter media for a wide range of air filtration applications, including paint mist separators, pocket filter media, and filter mats. Sold both as finished input material for further processing and as part of finished filters.
• Taschenfilter (Pocket Filters) Pocket filters used as final filters in HVAC systems for industrial, commercial, and residential applications, or as pre-filters for HEPA systems. Available across multiple proprietary series (PROsyntex, PROsyntex PLUS, AIRsyntex, HIGHsyntex, V-series, PROvitex, Ex-Protect, BIOSTAT, CARBOsyntex).
• Rahmenfilter / Panelfilter (Frame/Panel Filters) Frame and panel filters designed primarily as pre-filters to protect pocket and compact filters in ventilation systems, characterized by high dust storage capacity and long service life. Variants include Z-Line Filter, Filterzellen, and CompaPleat.
• Hochtemperaturfilter (HT) (High Temperature Filters) Robust air filters for very high temperature ranges, such as drying ovens. Available in HT-Filterpack, Hochtemperatur Filter, and HT-Filtermatten variants. Temperature resistant up to 260°C (up to 380°C with special guidance).
• Kompaktfilter (Compact Filters) High-performance compact filters in synthetic or glass media for the best air quality in cleanrooms or sensitive production areas, with V-shaped pleated filter packages for high dust storage capacity and long service life.
• HEPA-Filter (HEPA Filters) High-efficiency particulate air filters for applications with maximum requirements for air quality, hygiene, and health. Available in EPA, HEPA, and ULPA classes E10 to U17 per EN1822, in Panel, Compact Box Type, and Compact V-type variants.
• Aktivkohlefilter (Activated Carbon Filters) Special air filters with activated carbon for extreme applications; through adsorption, activated carbon separates molecules, gases, and vapors from the air. Used for odor elimination and harmful gas removal in commercial and industrial settings.
• Rahmen und Gehäuse (Frames and Housings) Air filter housings, frames, and grilles manufactured in-house in plastic or metal versions. Includes modular exchange frames, air filter housings, and mounting frames with accessories for various filter types.
• Persönliche Schutzausrüstung (PSA) (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Spezialfilter (Special Filters) Special air filter solutions in different materials and designs for special requirements in air filtration, including grease trap filters, PPI foam mats, roll band filters, and custom special articles.
• Sonderanfertigungen (Custom Products) Custom air filter solutions manufactured to individual customer specifications. Due to high in-house production depth, Volz can produce customized filter products including air filters, filter mats, and filter media in small to large quantities.
• Technical Services (Beratung, particle measurement, inspection, training) Technical consulting, product Beratung, particle measurement, system inspection, efficiency optimization, express delivery within 48 hours, logistics services including custom labeling and just-in-time delivery, and on-site training for HVAC system monitoring and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Express delivery of standard air filters within 48 hours
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature16 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Camfil: Swedish-headquartered global leader in air filters and cleanroom air handling, with overlapping pocket, panel, HEPA/ULPA, and activated carbon product lines. Direct competitor in HVAC, life sciences, and industrial air filtration.
• Filtration Group: US-based multi-brand filtration manufacturer (including Industrial Filtration, HVAC, and cleanroom) with overlapping pocket/panel filters, HEPA media, and activated carbon products. Directly comparable in industrial and HVAC air filtration.
• AAF Flanders / American Air Filter: Global industrial air filtration manufacturer covering HVAC, cleanroom (HEPA/ULPA), paint booth, and high-temperature applications. Product overlap with most of Volz's core filter categories.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: German-based filtration manufacturer (Viledon, micronAir) producing industrial HVAC pocket/panel filters, HEPA media, and cleanroom filtration. Direct competitor across Volz's building technology, industrial, and cleanroom segments.
• Wolftechnik Filter Systems: German manufacturer of industrial filtration products (filter media, wound, meltblown, HEPA) serving chemical, pharmaceutical, and coating customers. Comparable European mid-sized competitor with overlapping media and finished filter capabilities.
• Mann+Hummel: German-headquartered global filtration leader with strong overlap to Volz in industrial air filtration, HVAC pocket filters, HEPA, and automotive paint-shop filtration. Closest comparable by product portfolio and European manufacturing footprint.
• GVS Group: Italian-headquartered filtration manufacturer producing HVAC, HEPA, healthcare/medical (including respiratory), and industrial filters. Comparable via overlapping FFP2/EN14683, HEPA, and HVAC product ranges.
• Donaldson Company: US-based global filtration manufacturer with strong industrial air filtration portfolio (dust collection, HEPA, compressed air/gas). Comparable across Volz's industrial, HEPA, and compressed-air coalescer product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin (Industrial Gas Filtration): Large industrial conglomerate whose Industrial Gas Filtration / HVAC division manufactures compressed-air and process-gas filters (Balston, Finite, Zander). Adjacent overlap with Volz's coalescer and industrial filtration products.
• 3M (Personal Safety / Filtration): Global conglomerate with broad filtration portfolio across FFP2/FFP3 respirators, HVAC (Filtrete), and industrial air filtration. Overlaps Volz on the medical/PPE side (MEDIsyntex) and select HVAC products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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