CPE Filters

What CPE Filters does

CPE Filters Inc. is a custom industrial dust collection equipment manufacturer and service provider headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois. Founded in 1972, the company designs, engineers, and fabricates dust collection systems for capturing dry particulate matter from manufacturing processes and for containing nuisance dust and fume. Its core product portfolio spans pulse-jet baghouse dust collectors, shaker dust collectors, mechanical cyclone pre-separators, HEPA filtration systems, bag dump stations, and custom ductwork, supported by an extensive replacement parts catalog (filter bags, pleated bags, cartridge filters, filter bag cages, diaphragm and solenoid valves, solid-state timers, broken bag detectors, enclosures, and accessories). The company also delivers site assessments, dust hazard analysis testing (KSt/Pmax, MEC, MIE), maintenance programs, and installation supervision.

CPE Filters serves enterprise and mid-market industrial customers across multiple verticals, including metal fabrication, woodworking and lumber processing, cement and mineral processing, food processing and agriculture, pharmaceutical and chemical processing, and power generation and foundries. Technical differentiation is anchored in deep expertise in combustible dust explosion protection (NFPA-652, NFPA-654, NFPA-68, NFPA-69, NFPA-664, NFPA-61, ATEX, FM), pleated bag application engineering, and over 30 years of rebuilds and re-cores work that upgrades existing installed equipment (bottom-to-top bag removal conversions, shaker-to-pulse-jet conversions, fabric-to-pleated bag upgrades).

The business model is hardware-driven with a services overlay. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based sales of custom dust collection equipment and replacement parts, supplemented by professional services revenue from testing, maintenance, supervision, and turn-key installation projects. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed; customers engage via "Request Info" or "Request A Quote" calls-to-action. The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, combining direct enterprise engagement with regional sales representatives accessed through a Rep Locator network, supported by SEO-optimized website content and an educational blog targeting compliance and maintenance pain points. Distribution is currently domestic (United States) only.

Name

CPE Filters

Legal name

CPE Filters Inc.

Website

https://cpef.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CPE Filters Inc. is a Woodridge, Illinois-based custom industrial dust collection equipment manufacturer serving US metal fabrication, woodworking, cement, food processing, pharmaceutical, and power generation industries with baghouse, cyclone, and HEPA filtration systems, replacement parts, and testing and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration & Dust Collection Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Industrial dust collection
• Baghouse filtration systems
• Combustible dust protection
• Pulse-jet dust collectors
• Air filtration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Dust Collection Equipment Sales: Design, engineering, manufacturing, and sale of custom industrial dust collection systems including baghouse dust collectors (pulse-jet, shaker, reverse-air), cartridge dust collectors, cyclone separators, HEPA filtration systems, and associated ductwork and components.
2. Replacement Parts and Filters: Sale of replacement filter bags, pleated bags, cartridge filters, filter bag cages, diaphragm/solenoid valves, replacement kits, solid-state timers, broken bag detectors, gasketing, clamps, spring assemblies, tubesheets, doors, and other dust collector accessories.
3. Testing and Consulting Services: Onsite evaluation, consulting, dust hazard assessments (DHA), performance evaluations, and technical advisory services for dust collection systems.
4. Maintenance and Supervision Services: Preventative maintenance programs, supervision services, repair and rebuild services for existing equipment to ensure continuous service and prevent downtime.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CPE Filters designs, engineers, and manufactures custom industrial dust collection equipment—including pulse-jet baghouses, shaker dust collectors, cyclone separators, HEPA filtration systems, bag dump stations, and custom ductwork—along with replacement parts and services (testing, maintenance, supervision, site assessment, rebuilds/re-cores, combustible dust explosion protection, and turn-key installations) for industrial manufacturers across sectors such as metal fabrication, woodworking, cement, food/agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and power generation.

Product overview

CPE Filters Inc. is a manufacturer of custom industrial dust collection equipment and provider of related services. The core product portfolio consists of four main dust collector types: Pulse Cleaning Systems (pulse-jet baghouses), Shaker Dust Collectors, Cyclone Dust Collectors (mechanical pre-separators), and HEPA Filtration Systems, supplemented by Bag Dump Stations and custom Ductwork. The company also offers an extensive range of replacement parts including Filter Bags, Pleated Bags, Cartridge Filters, Filter Bag Cages, Diaphragm/Solenoid Valves, Solid-State Timers, Broken Bag Detectors, and various accessories. Service offerings include Testing Services (dust hazard analysis and explosive screening), Maintenance Services, and Supervision Services. Specialized capabilities encompass Site Assessments, Rebuilds and Re-Cores, Pleated Filter Bag application expertise, Combustible Dust Explosion Protection design, and Turn-Key Solutions—all delivered under a total system approach that integrates equipment, ductwork, and maintenance practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pulse Cleaning Systems Pulse-jet baghouse dust collection systems that use bursts of compressed air to clean filter bags while the system remains in operation, providing continuous filtration efficiency for capturing dry particulate from manufacturing processes.
• Shaker Dust Collectors Mechanical shaker baghouse systems that release collected dust particles from filter media surfaces by mechanically shaking the filter bags, ideal where compressed air is not available or impractical.
• Cyclone Dust Collectors Mechanical inertial separators that remove dust from gas streams through centrifugal or cyclonic force within a hopper chamber, often used as pre-cleaners for larger baghouse filtration systems.
• HEPA Filtration Systems Industrial filtration systems equipped with HEPA filters that trap 99.97% of airborne particulates down to 0.3 microns in size, available on pulse-jet and cartridge collector systems.
• Bag Dump Stations Equipment stations designed for the controlled transfer and containment of materials from bags into processing systems while capturing dust generated during the dumping operation.
• Ductwork Custom ductwork systems including manifolds, exhaust ductwork, pickups, stacks, and hoods for transporting airborne particulates in dust collection systems.
• Filter Bags Fabric filtration bags for pulse-jet and shaker-type dust collectors, available in various materials including polyester, polypropylene, aramid (Nomex), acrylic, polyimide (P-84), PPS (Ryton), fiberglass, and PTFE.
• Pleated Bags Extended media pleated filter bags that can be installed interchangeably with traditional fabric bags and cage assemblies in pulse-jet baghouse applications, available in custom lengths, pleat counts, and diameters.
• Cartridge Filters Pleated filter cartridges for horizontal and vertical mount styles in cartridge dust collectors, available in spun-bonded polyester, cellulose/polyester blends, flame retardant, carbon impregnated, hydro-oleophobic, and PTFE membrane materials.
• Testing Services Dust testing and analysis services including Go/No-Go Explosive Screening Tests, KSt/PMax Tests, MEC Tests, MIE Tests, and Minimum Autoignition Temperature testing for industrial dust hazards.
• Maintenance Services Preventative and routine maintenance services for dust collection systems including 20-point inspections, mechanical integrity checks, and filter media analysis to ensure continuous service and prevent downtime.
• Supervision Services Installation supervision and on-site supervision services for dust collector systems to ensure optimized system integration.
• Rebuilds and Re-Cores Re-core and conversion services that upgrade existing baghouse equipment to like-new condition, including bottom-to-top bag removal style changes, shaker-to-pulse-jet conversions, and fabric-to-pleated bag upgrades performed at the Woodridge, IL facility.
• Combustible Dust Explosion Protection Design and engineering services for dust collection and explosion protection solutions compliant with NFPA, ATEX, and FM standards including NFPA-652, NFPA-654, NFPA-68, and NFPA-69 for industry-specific applications.
• Turn-Key Solutions Total system approach providing complete dust collection solutions from initial consultation and design through installation, testing, and operator training to reduce installation complexity and ensure optimized system integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surpasses 99.9% collection efficiency for particulate removal from ambient plant air and exhaust stacks
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sly Inc. Mid-sized US manufacturer of industrial dust collectors and fabric filters (baghouses, cyclones, wet collectors) — directly comparable to CPE in product mix and the custom-engineering positioning for industrial compliance applications.
• Camfil: Major manufacturer of industrial air filtration equipment including baghouse dust collectors, cartridge collectors, and HEPA filters — comparable product breadth and end-market focus, with a larger global installed base and service network.
• Donaldson Company: Global leader in dust collection and air filtration, including the Torit brand of baghouse, cartridge, and HEPA collectors — directly competes with CPE across the same product categories (pulse-jet, shaker, cyclone, HEPA) and serves overlapping metal fabrication, woodworking, food/ag, and process industry customers.
• Imperial Systems: Custom dust collection equipment manufacturer focused on baghouse and cartridge collectors with strong combustible-dust and NFPA-compliance expertise — directly comparable niche player competing for similar metalworking, woodworking, and process industry customers.
• Air Quality Engineering: Manufacturer of dust and mist collectors including baghouse and cartridge units — directly comparable mid-sized competitor with similar custom-engineering approach for industrial compliance applications.
• AAF Flanders: Manufacturer of dust collection and air filtration systems including baghouses, cartridge collectors, and HEPA units — competes directly with CPE in metalworking, woodworking, and process industry dust control applications.
• Scientific Dust Collectors: Custom manufacturer of industrial dust collection equipment including baghouses, cyclones, and wet scrubbers — directly comparable niche player targeting similar combustible-dust and process industry compliance applications.
• Nederman: Global supplier of industrial air filtration and dust collection solutions including baghouse filters, cartridge collectors, and extraction arms — directly comparable offering with broader international footprint and similar combustible-dust compliance focus.
• Flex-Kleen: Manufacturer of baghouse dust collectors, cyclones, and wet scrubbers serving industrial process applications — directly comparable product set and end markets, with a focus on custom-engineered filtration solutions.
• United Air Specialists (UAS) / Clarcor: Manufacturer of industrial dust collectors, mist collectors, and ambient air filtration systems — comparable product categories serving metalworking, food, and process industry dust control applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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