Filtration Group Industrial

What Filtration Group Industrial does

Filtration Group Industrial is a German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial filtration and separation systems, operating as the industrial division of privately-held Filtration Group GmbH. The company traces its origins to the 1960s as the industrial filter arm of MAHLE and was rebranded under the Filtration Group umbrella in 2019. Its product portfolio is organized into four core segments: hydraulic filtration (pressure, duplex, suction, return line filters), automatic and process filtration (back-flushing and metal-edge filters), industrial air filtration (filter media, compact filter elements, aerosol separators, dedusting units), and separation systems (fuel, oil, and bilge water treatment based on coalescer technology). Differentiated technologies include PulseShield (30% higher dirt holding capacity), e-protect anti-static elements, Cerafil ceramic candle filters rated above 260°C, and DropSafe pocket filters. The company serves eight vertical markets — machine tools, wind power, industrial hydraulics, power generation, metalworking, marine, food/pharmaceuticals, and chemical — and has obtained regulatory certifications for marine (German Navy-approved MPS/MF bilge water separation), automotive (VW Group foundry parts lists), and food/pharmaceutical (FDA and EU 10/2011) applications.

The company operates through a sales-led go-to-market combining direct sales, a dedicated online shop (shopindustrial.filtrationgroup.com), and channel partnerships with wholly-owned subsidiaries Clear Edge Filtration CFE GmbH and Filtrair B.V. The EcoParts aftermarket line generates recurring replacement-element revenue across installed bases originally supplied by competitors, supported by a cross-reference tool for finding compatible alternatives. Sub-brands include SilentCare (HEPA H14 mobile room air filter targeting schools, offices, and fitness facilities), PulseShield (hydraulic filtration technology), Cerafil (ceramic hot gas filtration), CFE (compact filter elements), and EcoParts (aftermarket replacement). Headcount is 700+ in the German subsidiary, with manufacturing operations in Germany (Öhringen, Hamburg), Romania, China (Shanghai), and Japan, and a sales/service footprint spanning 100+ sites across 28 countries. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; customer mix includes enterprise OEMs (Volkswagen Group, German Navy), institutional buyers (Hamburg Schools), and SMB accounts (fitness studios, small construction firms). The company operates as a privately-held entity with no venture capital, private equity investment, or public listing disclosed.

Name

Filtration Group Industrial

Legal name

Filtration Group GmbH

Website

https://industrial.filtrationgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Filtration Group Industrial is a German manufacturer of industrial filtration and separation systems (hydraulic, automatic, air, and coalescer-based) serving eight verticals including machine tools, wind power, marine, and chemicals, with 700+ employees and 100+ sites across 28 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Industrial Filtration Media & Dust Collection Textiles (Air/Liquid Filtration) (IMAOADAC)

Keywords

• Industrial filtration systems
• Hydraulic filtration products
• Air filtration equipment
• Separation systems
• Process filtration solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Öhringen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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. Industrial Filter Sales: Sale of industrial filters including hydraulic filters, automatic filters, process filters, air filters, and separation systems along with replacement filter elements and accessories.
2. Compact Filter Elements and Media: Sales of proprietary and branded filter elements including CFE™ from Clear Edge, Cerafil™ ceramic filters, and filter media from Filtrair B.V.
3. EcoParts (Aftermarket): Replacement filter elements for stationary and mobile hydraulic systems from other manufacturers, offering compatible alternatives with specified filter output and purification class.
4. Customized Solutions: Customized filter systems and separation systems developed to meet specialized requirements in customer work environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Filtration Group Industrial manufactures and supplies industrial filtration and separation systems across four core product segments: hydraulic filtration (pressure, duplex, suction, return line filters), automatic and process filtration (self-cleaning back-flushing filters), industrial air filtration (filter media, conical/cylindrical elements, compact filter elements, aerosol separators, dedusting units), and chemical-free oil/water separation systems based on coalescer technology. The company also offers branded product lines including SilentCare room air filters, PulseShield™ hydraulic filter elements, Cerafil™ ceramic hot gas filters, and the EcoParts aftermarket replacement filter line.

Product overview

Filtration Group Industrial is a manufacturer of industrial filtration and separation systems, formerly the industrial filter division of MAHLE. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four core product segments: Hydraulic Filtration (pressure filters, duplex filters, suction filters, return line filters, filter elements, and EcoParts replacement elements), Automatic & Process Filtration (back-flushing filters, metal-edge filters, and strainers), Industrial Air (filter media, conical/cylindrical filter elements, Compact Filter Elements CFE, aerosol separators, and dedusting units), and Separation Systems (fuel treatment systems KFWA/FTS/PTS, oil treatment OFWA/OTS, and bilge water MPS/MF systems using coalescer technology). Key technology brands include PulseShield™ for hydraulic filtration, SilentCare for room air purification, Cerafil™ for ceramic hot gas filtration, and CFE (Compact Filter Elements) for dust collection. The company also offers the EcoParts cross-reference tool for finding compatible replacement filters from other manufacturers. Products serve industries including machine tools, wind power, industrial hydraulics, power generation, metalworking, marine, food/pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SilentCare: Room air filtration system with HEPA H14 filter, designed for quiet and effective air purification in indoor spaces
• PulseShield
• EcoParts
• CFE (Compact Filter Elements)
• Cerafil
• EcoParts

Products and services

• Hydraulic Filters

Quantifiable outcome

• Filters at least 99.995% of airborne pollutants within range of ~0.1 µm – 0.3 µm with HEPA filter H14 (SilentCare)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clear Edge Filtration CFE GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClear Edge Filtration has been manufacturing flat, pleated filter cartridges called Compact Filter Elements (CFE™) for over 30 years. Products and services provided to customers in mining, tunnel construction, laser cutting, liquid painting, and dedusting applications.
• Filtrair B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for synthetic filter media and pocket filters from Filtrair B.V. complementing Filtration Group's product portfolio.
• Volkswagen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiltration Group has released parts lists for foundries of the Volkswagen Group for production of engine, gearbox, chassis, and foundry components. Components released as suitable equipment for VW production facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eaton Corporation: Major manufacturer of industrial filtration and hydraulic systems, with overlapping product categories in hydraulic filtration, lube oil filtration, and process filtration used in industrial hydraulics and power generation applications.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: German-based filtration business offering industrial air filtration, HEPA filters, and process filtration; overlaps strongly with FGI's industrial air and indoor air quality segments and serves similar food/pharma and industrial customers.
• Hydac International: Hydraulic and fluid technology company with strong presence in hydraulic filtration, oil filtration, and condition monitoring; directly competing in hydraulic filter elements and industrial hydraulic filtration systems across European industrial customers.
• MANN+HUMMEL: German-headquartered global filtration leader with industrial and automotive filtration solutions; direct comparable given shared German heritage, broad portfolio of hydraulic and air filtration products, and similar global manufacturing footprint.
• Donaldson Company: Manufacturer of filtration systems for industrial filtration, hydraulics, and air purification with comparable product breadth including hydraulic filters, dust collection, and air filtration serving the same end markets (industrial, power generation, aerospace).
• Parker Hannifin: Industrial conglomerate with significant hydraulic and filtration product lines, including hydraulic filter elements and conditioning products, directly competing with FGI in hydraulic and lube filtration for industrial applications.
• Pall Corporation: Global leader in industrial filtration, fluid handling, and separation technologies with a directly overlapping portfolio of hydraulic, process, air, and water filtration products serving similar industrial customers across power, marine, chemical, and pharma markets.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Industrial compressor and vacuum equipment manufacturer with a growing filtration portfolio; overlapping customer base in industrial manufacturing and competing solutions for air, gas, and process filtration needs.
• Camicasa / Hengst (Hengstler): German-headquartered filtration specialist (formerly Industrial filtration) with a broad portfolio of hydraulic, air, and process filtration products serving similar machine tool, automotive, and industrial markets as FGI.
• 3M (Industrial Filtration): Global conglomerate offering industrial air filtration and HVAC filtration products for commercial and industrial customers; provides comparable solutions especially in dedusting, indoor air quality, and clean-room filtration applications.

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

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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