Vokes-Air Group

What Vokes-Air Group does

Vokes-Air Group operates the air filtration business of the privately held MANN+HUMMEL group, manufacturing and distributing industrial and commercial air filtration products. The company's origins trace to Vokes-Air, which was absorbed into MANN+HUMMEL and now operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries including MANN+HUMMEL Vokes-Air Limited (UK, Burnley) and MANN+HUMMEL Air Filtration Americas (Washington, NC), with regional sales offices across twelve European countries plus the US and Canada. The product portfolio spans HVAC filters (pleated panels, bag filters, compact filters, box filters, ATEX), EPA/HEPA/ULPA high-efficiency filters per DIN EN 1822, molecular/gas-phase filters using activated carbon and zeolites for VOC and odour removal, industrial filters for paint booths and high-temperature applications, and digital tools including the BREEZE TCO calculator and indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring solutions. Underlying technology centers on proprietary filter media engineering, with branded flagship lines such as the A+ rated Aircube EF and Airpocket EF energy-efficient filters and the Carboactiv molecular filter series.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) hardware sales of filter products, sold both as one-time installations and as recurring aftermarket replacements that create an annuity-like replacement cycle; (2) comprehensive service packages for large accounts covering on-site storage, regular inspection and cleaning of ventilation systems, fire damper testing, and kitchen extractor monitoring; and (3) digital SaaS-adjacent tools (BREEZE TCO calculator, IAQ monitoring) that support customer lifecycle decisions. Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct enterprise field sales for large customers such as airports and large food manufacturers, a B2B e-commerce portal requiring registration and approval for mid-market accounts, regional distributor and dealer networks (e.g., WLF Filter 2000 serving ~300 customers), and regional sales offices across Europe. Customers span healthcare, food and beverage, life sciences/pharmaceuticals, microelectronics and optics, facility management/commercial buildings, and industrial manufacturing. Pricing is quote-based with payment by invoice; no public pricing exists. The MANN+HUMMEL group employs 22,000+ filtration experts globally including 1,000+ R&D engineers across 80+ locations, providing the technological and operational backbone.

Name

Vokes-Air Group

Legal name

MANN+HUMMEL International GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://airfiltration.mann-hummel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vokes-Air Group manufactures and distributes industrial and commercial air filtration products (HVAC, HEPA/ULPA, molecular, and industrial filters) for healthcare, food and beverage, life sciences, microelectronics, facility management, and industrial customers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

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), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial air filtration
• HVAC filters
• HEPA ULPA filters
• Molecular air filtration
• Cleanroom filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Svenljunga

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Filter Products (Hardware Sales): Sale of physical air filtration products including HVAC filters, HEPA/ULPA filters, molecular filters, industrial air filters. One-time purchase with recurring replacement cycle. Products sold through direct sales, distributors, and B2B e-commerce.
2. Service Packages: Comprehensive service packages for large customers including on-site filter storage, regular inspection and cleaning of ventilation systems, continuous testing of fire dampers, monitoring and control of kitchen extractor systems.
3. Aftermarket Replacement Filters: Recurring revenue from replacement filters as existing installations require periodic filter changes. Customers use TCO tools to optimize replacement schedules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Vokes-Air Group, operating as part of MANN+HUMMEL Air Filtration, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of air filtration products for HVAC, cleanroom, healthcare, food & beverage, life sciences, microelectronics, and industrial applications. The portfolio covers HVAC filters, EPA/HEPA/ULPA high-efficiency filters, molecular/gas-phase filters for VOC and odour removal, industrial filters (paint booth, high temperature), and supporting HVAC & HEPA equipment such as filter housings and filter fan units (FFUs), complemented by digital tools including the BREEZE TCO calculator and IAQ monitoring. Tailored service packages for large accounts include on-site filter storage, regular inspection and cleaning of ventilation systems, fire damper testing, and kitchen extractor monitoring.

Product overview

Vokes-Air Group operates as part of MANN+HUMMEL Air Filtration, offering a comprehensive portfolio of air filtration solutions for commercial, industrial, and healthcare applications. The product portfolio spans HVAC filters (pleated panels, bag filters, compact filters, box filters), high-efficiency EPA/HEPA/ULPA filters, molecular/gas-phase filters for VOC and odour removal, industrial filters for paint booths and high-temperature applications, and digital solutions including the BREEZE TCO calculator. Key branded products include the Airpocket EF (A+ rated bag filter), Aircube EF (compact filter), and Carboactiv range (molecular/activated carbon filters). The offering is organized around physical filtration technology rather than software platforms, with digital tools supporting filter selection and lifecycle cost analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Airpocket EF: Energy-efficient long-life bag filter with A+ rating energy class
• Aircube EF
• Carboactiv Cube
• Carboactiv Panel
• Carboactiv Fill
• BREEZE
• TAV
• TRIDIM
• PAMLICO AIR

Products and services

• HVAC Filters Complete range of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning filters including filtration mats/pads/media, pleated panel filters, bag filters, compact filters, box filters, and ATEX filters for explosive atmospheres. Designed for commercial building, industrial, and HVAC system operators.
• EPA-, HEPA- & ULPA Filters High-efficiency particulate air filters including wedge/cylindrical filters, HEPA compact filters, clean room panels, and HEPA box filters meeting DIN EN 1822 standards. For cleanroom, healthcare, life sciences, and microelectronics customers requiring ultra-clean air.
• HVAC & HEPA Filtration Equipment Equipment for filter installation and housing including installation/holding frames, terminal housing, safe change housing, and filter fan units (FFUs). For facilities deploying HEPA and HVAC filtration systems.
• Molecular Filters Filters for removing gaseous pollutants including molecular compact filters, cartridge filters, activated carbon filter media, activated carbon filter modules, panel filters, and drum filters. For removal of VOCs, odours, and corrosive gases in commercial, industrial, and cleanroom environments.
• Industrial Air Filters Specialized filters for industrial applications including paint booth/spray booth filters and high temperature filters. For automotive, coating, and high-temperature industrial processes.
• Digital Air Filtration Solutions Digital air filtration tools including the BREEZE filter cost optimisation tool for calculating total cost of ownership (TCO) and IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) monitoring solutions for real-time air quality tracking. For facility managers and HVAC professionals.
• Airpocket EF Bag Filter Long-life bag filter with A+ energy rating. Features multi-layer structure with built-in prefilter for maximum service life, fully incinerable, free of glass fibers, and low pressure drop. Saves up to 41% energy compared to standard filters. For energy-conscious commercial and industrial HVAC operators.
• Aircube EF Compact Filter Compact filter with highest possible energy efficiency class A+. Pressure loss reduced by over 20% versus standard filters, resistant to microbial growth per ISO 846, compliant with VDI 6022 and EC Directive No. 1935/2004. Available in 3V and 4V configurations. For facility managers in commercial and food-grade environments.
• Carboactiv Cube Molecular Filter Molecular filter offering maximum energy efficiency with similarly low pressure drops to particle filters. ISO 10121-3 certified, universally applicable for commercial kitchens, airports, and museums. For customers requiring VOC, odour, and corrosive gas removal.
• Carboactiv Panel Molecular Filter Molecular filter distinguished by low outgassing and high media purity. Effective against acids, bases, condensable substances, VOCs, ozone, and odours. Ideal for cleanroom ceilings, FFUs, and mini-environments. For life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and microelectronics cleanroom operators.
• Carboactiv Fill Molecular Filter Product line for control of odours, toxic chemicals, and corrosive gases in supply and exhaust air. Available as cartridges, modules, or drum scrubbers for cleanrooms or general HVAC systems. For commercial, industrial, and cleanroom operators requiring gas-phase air treatment.
• Aircube Pro HT High-Temperature Filter High-temperature compact filter with operating temperature up to 120°C. For air flow rates up to 5,000 m³/h with integrated temperature indicator to reduce risk of filter failure. For industrial high-temperature processes and coating applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41% energy savings with A+ filters vs standard filters
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camfil: Sweden-headquartered global manufacturer of air filters and cleanroom solutions, closely overlapping Vokes-Air/MANN+HUMMEL's HVAC, HEPA, and molecular filtration portfolio across the same end markets.
• Donaldson Company: Diversified filtration manufacturer with a substantial industrial and commercial air filtration segment directly competing on dust collection, HEPA, and process filtration.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: German-headquartered filtration specialist serving HVAC, automotive, and cleanroom markets with overlapping HEPA/ULPA and molecular product lines.
• Nederman: Nordic-based air filtration and industrial air quality solutions company competing in industrial air filtration, dust and fume collection, and cleanroom segments adjacent to Vokes-Air's industrial filter line.
• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): Global industrial air filtration manufacturer offering HVAC, HEPA, and molecular filters with comparable end-market coverage in healthcare, F&B, and life sciences.

Broad incumbents

• Clarcor (now part of Parker Hannifin): Acquired filtration specialist (now Parker) with deep overlap in HVAC, dust collection, and cleanroom air filtration across commercial and industrial customers.
• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial air filtration and HVAC filter media business, competing broadly rather than specialising in pure-play air filtration.
• Filtration Group: Private equity-backed multi-brand filtration platform overlapping with Vokes-Air across HVAC, HEPA, and industrial air filtration portfolios.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies group whose filtration division competes with Vokes-Air in industrial and process filtration, HVAC, and compressed-air and gas filtration.

Others

• Atlas Copco: Industrial compressor and vacuum solutions provider with an integrated compressed-air and process-gas filtration line that intersects with Vokes-Air's industrial filtration offering as an enabling/adjacent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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