What Forsta Filters does

Forsta Filters is a manufacturer of automatic self-cleaning water filtration equipment serving three primary customer verticals: industrial, irrigation, and municipal. Founded around 2010 (firmographic) and headquartered in North Hollywood, California, the company operates as a private corporation (Forsta Filters, Inc.) with a small team of 1-10 employees. The company sells direct to end customers, processing free, no-obligation quotes valid for 30 days, with no disclosed channel partners, distributors, or recurring service revenue.

The product portfolio spans nine core lines differentiated by configuration, pressure rating, capacity, and material: the vertical 90 Series and horizontal 180 Series anchor the lineup; LP180 and LP180C add electric motor-driven cleaning for low-pressure operation (as low as 20 psi); 180C and LP180C provide compact clamp-style alternatives; the FRP variants (180-FRP and LP180-FRP) address corrosive seawater, brackish, and brine applications; skid-mounted systems deliver integrated stations up to 20,000 gpm; and coarse strainers handle first-stage debris removal. The underlying technology uses screen-based filtration with automatic backwash triggered by differential pressure or timer, maintaining continuous flow during cleaning. The 90 Series carries NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification from WQA for drinking water system components. A November 2025 product launch added the LP180-LA Electric Linear Actuator option.

Forsta operates a sales-led, hardware-only revenue model with all revenue derived from equipment sales. There is no disclosed pricing, no recurring service or consumable revenue stream, and no channel or distributor network. Go-to-market is direct sales from headquarters supported by a content-rich website, case studies, social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube/Vimeo, and a "Request a Quote" funnel. No financial information, funding activity, parent company, M&A history, partnerships, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Forsta Filters

Legal name

Forsta Filters, Inc.

Website

https://forstafilters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Forsta Filters manufactures automatic self-cleaning water filtration equipment for industrial, irrigation, and municipal customers. Its product line spans 1,000 to 20,000 gpm capacity filters with stainless steel and FRP options, including NSF 61 certified models for potable water use.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Filtration & Water Treatment for Irrigation (Sand/Disc/Screen, Chem Treatment) (AFAAACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Self-cleaning water filters
• Industrial water filtration
• Irrigation filtration systems
• Automatic screen filters
• Municipal water treatment equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Causapscal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Filtration Equipment Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of automatic self-cleaning water filters including the 90 Series, 180 Series, LP180 Series, 180C Series, LP180C Series, 180-FRP Series, LP180-FRP Series, skid mounted systems, and coarse strainers. Sales are made directly to industrial, agricultural, and municipal customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forsta Filters manufactures and sells automatic self-cleaning water filtration equipment for industrial, agricultural irrigation, and municipal water treatment applications. The product line includes the 90 Series vertical filters, 180 Series horizontal filters, low-pressure LP180 variants with motor-driven backwash, 180C clamp-style compact filters, FRP corrosion-resistant models for seawater/brine, skid-mounted integrated filtration stations, and coarse Y-strainers, with flow capacities ranging from 1,000 to 20,000 gpm.

Product overview

Forsta Filters is a manufacturer of automatic self-cleaning water filters offering multiple product series designed for industrial, irrigation, and municipal applications. The product lineup includes the 90 Series (vertical configuration), 180 Series (horizontal configuration), LP180 Series (low pressure motor-driven), 180C Series (clamp-style compact design), 180-FRP Series (corrosion-resistant fiberglass construction), and Skid Mounted systems. The filters range from 1,000 to 20,000 gpm capacity and handle various water sources including freshwater, seawater, and wastewater. The company also offers Coarse Strainers as first-stage filtration. Materials include 304/316L Stainless, Super Duplex Stainless, and Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for corrosive environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 90 Series Vertical Self-Cleaning Water Filters Vertical self-cleaning water filters with right angle flange configuration and NSF 61 certification. Compact unit for industrial, irrigation, and municipal applications with a max flow rate of 1,600 gpm (363 m³/h) and operating pressure of 40-150 psi (2.5-10 bar).
• 180 Series Horizontal Self-Cleaning Water Filters Horizontal self-cleaning water filters with parallel flange configuration and two-stage screening process using a coarse screen followed by a fine screen, with a maximum flow rate of 7,350 gpm (1,669 m³/h). Integrates with any straight pipeline.
• LP180 Series Low Pressure Motor-Driven Self-Cleaning Water Filters Horizontal low-pressure self-cleaning water filters using an electric motor to assist cleaning during the backwash cycle. Operates at system pressures as low as 20 psi where the standard 40 psi minimum is not available, with a max flow rate of 7,350 gpm (1,669 m³/h).
• 180C Series Horizontal Clamp-Style Self-Cleaning Filters Compact and lightweight clamp-style horizontal water filters offering a first-stage coarse protection screen and a second-stage fine screen, with a water-saving 1" or 1.5" flush valve and a max flow rate of 1,000 gpm (227 m³/h).
• LP180C Series Low Pressure Clamp-Style Motor-Driven Filters Low-pressure clamp-style motor-driven water filters combining compact clamp-style design with electric motor-assisted backwash for low pressure applications (as low as 20 psi), with a maximum flow rate of 1,000 gpm (227 m³/h).
• 180-FRP Series Horizontal Corrosion-Resistant Filters Horizontal self-cleaning water filters constructed from Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) for corrosion resistance in brackish, brine, and seawater applications, with all wetted components made from seawater-resistant materials. Two-stage screening process with a max flow rate of 7,350 gpm (1,669 m³/h).
• LP180-FRP Series Low Pressure Corrosion-Resistant Motor-Driven Filters Low-pressure self-cleaning water filters combining FRP corrosion-resistant construction with electric motor drive for low pressure applications (as low as 20 psi). Designed for brackish, brine, and seawater filtration with a max flow rate of 7,350 gpm (1,669 m³/h).
• Skid Mounted Self-Cleaning Filter Systems Custom self-cleaning filters mounted on a single platform combining filter models with required pumps, manifolds, and controllers, providing a mobile and easy-to-install industrial water filter station with a maximum flow rate of 20,000 gpm (4,542 m³/h).
• Coarse Strainers (Y-Strainers) Y-shape coarse filters with inline flange design for direct installation into existing pipelines, serving as first-stage automatic water filters designed to eliminate large debris, with a max flow rate of 10,000 gpm (2,271 m³/h) and screen openings from 500μ to 6,000μ.
• LP180-LA Electric Linear Actuator Option Electric linear actuator actuation option for the LP180 Series low-pressure self-cleaning filters, offering all-electric movement in addition to the existing hydraulic actuation option to meet unique system needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Backwash water usage less than 3% compared to sand/media filter systems
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water-treatment solutions provider (part of Veolia) covering municipal and industrial water and wastewater. Overlaps Forsta in municipal and industrial filtration as part of a complete plant-solutions offering rather than a standalone filter SKU.
• Pentair: Large diversified water-treatment company with industrial, municipal, and irrigation filtration products. Overlaps Forsta in industrial process water and municipal segments through broader commercial filtration portfolios.
• Netafim: Global leader in drip and smart irrigation, also offering irrigation filtration as part of a complete system bundle. Comparable to Forsta in irrigation filtration but on a vastly larger scale and bundled into broader irrigation projects rather than sold as standalone filters.
• Xylem: Global water-technology company serving municipal, industrial, and agricultural customers with treatment, filtration, and pumping solutions. Competes with Forsta in municipal and industrial water filtration as part of a much larger end-to-end water-infrastructure portfolio.
• Eaton: Multinational industrial manufacturer with a filtration division covering hydraulic, lubrication, process, and industrial water filters. Overlaps Forsta on industrial process-water filtration within a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Pall Corporation (a Danaher company): Specialist industrial filtration company serving chemical, petrochemical, power, pharma, and municipal customers. Comparable to Forsta in industrial process-water and membrane-protection applications, with a much larger product breadth and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Orival: US-headquartered manufacturer of automatic self-cleaning filters serving industrial, irrigation, and municipal customers. Competes head-to-head with Forsta on screen-based self-cleaning technology, North American customer base, and similar flow-rate envelopes.
• Amiad Water Systems: Israeli-based global manufacturer of automatic self-cleaning filters for irrigation, industrial, and municipal applications. Closest direct competitor to Forsta — same core screen self-cleaning technology, same vertical segmentation (irrigation, industrial, municipal), same flow-rate scale.
• Automatic Filters (Afil): Manufacturer of automatic self-cleaning water filters primarily serving industrial process water and cooling-tower markets. Direct competitor focused on the same automatic backwash screen-filtration mechanism Forsta emphasizes.
• STF (Self-Cleaning Filter) / FilterSafe: Specialist in self-cleaning filtration technology for cooling towers, process water, and irrigation, with retrofit products that integrate into existing piping. Closely comparable in mechanism (brush-based automatic cleaning) and in targeting the same industrial and irrigation pain points as Forsta.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/forstafilters
• Facebookfacebook.com/forstafilter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forsta-filters-inc.
• Xx.com/forstafilters

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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