Filtrex

What Filtrex does

Filtrex (Filtrex Global Ltd) is a UK-based air and fluid filtration company founded in 1996, headquartered in Harlow, Essex, and operating primarily within the United Kingdom with 11-50 employees. The company designs, supplies, and services air filtration and purification systems for B2B customers across healthcare, food & beverage, manufacturing, data centres, energy/power, transportation, logistics, education, and commercial/public buildings. Its core product platform combines multi-stage pre-filtration, H14 HEPA filtration (99.999% efficiency at 0.1 microns, tested to EN1822), and UVC germicidal irradiation, delivered through the AC1500, AC500/750, and AC-300 air purifier units. The AC1500 was clinically validated in an October 2021 study at Addenbrookes Hospital and the University of Cambridge, demonstrating complete removal of SARS-CoV-2 and 45+ other pathogens from a COVID-19 surge ward; the study was published in peer-reviewed literature and covered by Nature and the BBC.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales (HEPA filters, ventilation filters, carbon filters, dust control filters, arrestor filters, air purification units, fluid filtration products, and Osmopure reverse osmosis units), professional services (plant maintenance, ductwork cleaning, surveys, testing, training), and the LOGIC managed services subscription covering scheduled filter replacement, disposal, cloud-based remote monitoring, and auditable compliance documentation. Filtrex holds sector certifications across BRC, HTM-03, EN1822, ISO 14644, ISO 16890, and GMP, enabling it to qualify for NHS healthcare, food manufacturing, and cleanroom procurement. The company operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market model with engineering-led customer assessments, custom quotation-based pricing, and is supported by a sister company EXEON for clean air system design and installation. No external funding, acquisitions, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Filtrex

Legal name

Filtrex Global Ltd

Website

https://filtrex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Filtrex is a UK-based B2B air and fluid filtration company serving healthcare, food & beverage, manufacturing, and energy sectors with HEPA, UVC, and carbon filtration products, managed services, and compliance-certified installation and maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration 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

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), HVAC Air Filtration & Air Purifier Installation (HSAOAIAC)

Keywords

• Industrial air filtration
• HEPA filter manufacturing
• UVC air purification
• Ductwork cleaning services
• Fluid filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Filtration Products: Sale of air filtration products including HEPA filters, ventilation filters, carbon filters, dust control filters, arrestor filters, and air purification units (AC1500, AC500/750/300 series). Products are sold directly to customers with consultation support from engineers.
2. Air Filtration Services: Managed services (LOGIC packages), plant maintenance, ductwork cleaning, surveys/testing/reporting, training and plant management, filter stock holding and management, and mobile filter management hygiene units.
3. Fluid Filtration Services: Fluid filtration products and services for industrial applications, including cartridge and bag filter elements, housings, mobile fluid filtration systems, and Osmopure reverse osmosis units.
4. Water Services: Commercial water filtration services for businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Filtrex is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial air and fluid filtration systems. The company designs, manufactures, and services HEPA and UVC air purification units, ventilation and carbon filters, and provides managed filtration services including ductwork cleaning, plant maintenance, and cloud-based compliance monitoring across healthcare, food and beverage, manufacturing, and other industrial sectors.

Product overview

Filtrex is a UK-based air and fluid filtration company providing a comprehensive portfolio of filtration products, air purification units, and managed services. The core product line includes the AC series air purifiers (AC1500, AC500/750, AC-300) combining HEPA filtration and UVC germicidal irradiation technology. Supporting products include ventilation filters, HEPA filters, carbon filters, dust control filters, and UVC germicidal irradiation systems. Services include managed LOGIC packages with cloud-based monitoring, plant maintenance, ductwork cleaning, surveys and testing, and mobile filter management. Fluid filtration products include cartridge/bag filters, mobile systems, and Osmopure reverse osmosis units. The company serves industries including healthcare, food & beverage, manufacturing, data centres, transportation, and automotive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LOGIC: Managed air filtration services package providing scheduled filter replacement, disposal, and maintenance
• EXEON

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces fallow time between patients from hours to 10-15 minutes, enabling faster patient throughput in healthcare settings
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Addenbrookes Hospital and University of CambridgeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Collaboration in groundbreaking real-world clinical study testing the effectiveness of Filtrex AC1500 air purifiers against SARS-CoV-2 in a COVID-19 surge ward. The study, conducted at Addenbrookes Hospital and analyzed by Cambridge University researchers, provided the first real-world evidence that HEPA air filtration completely removes COVID-19 from hospital air. Results were published in peer-reviewed literature and reported by Nature journal and BBC news.
• Herts Essex RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for filter disposal services. Herts Essex Recycling processes used filters collected by Filtrex, extracting metal for recycling and using remaining material for Refuse Derived fuels. Supports Filtrex's Zero to Landfill policy for used filters, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
• EXEONcoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company relationship with EXEON for clean air solutions. EXEON specializes in design and installation of clean air systems, complementing Filtrex's product and service offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MANN+HUMMEL: Global filtration specialist with air filtration, automotive, industrial and water filtration divisions. Comparable to Filtrex on industrial and HVAC air filtration but operates across many more verticals and geographies with much larger R&D and distribution capacity.
• Blueair (Unilever): Consumer and commercial HEPA air purifier brand now under Unilever, with strong indoor air quality positioning. Comparable to Filtrex's AC500/750 and AC-300 compact purifiers on technology and use cases (offices, schools, waiting rooms), though primarily consumer-led with a broader product portfolio.
• Donaldson Company: US-listed global manufacturer of filtration systems for industrial air, dust collection, gas and liquid applications. Overlaps with Filtrex on industrial dust control filters, HEPA products and manufacturing-sector customers, but with broader product portfolio and international presence.
• Daikin Applied: Global HVAC and applied air quality solutions manufacturer, including filtration, cleanroom and IAQ equipment. Comparable to Filtrex on HVAC air filtration and cleanroom (ISO 14644) supply air, but as part of a much broader HVAC portfolio for commercial and industrial customers.
• Freudenberg Filtration: Division of Freudenberg Group manufacturing industrial and HVAC air filters, HEPA/ULPA filters and cleanroom filtration products. Comparable to Filtrex on HEPA technology and B2B industrial/healthcare customers, with materially larger scale and global reach.
• Dyson: Consumer and commercial air purifier and HVAC manufacturer with HEPA-based air purification products. Comparable to Filtrex on HEPA air purification technology and indoor air quality positioning, though primarily consumer-focused with global brand reach.
• Veolia: Global environmental services group offering water treatment, waste management and air quality solutions. Comparable to Filtrex on water services (Osmopure reverse osmosis) and broader air/water service offerings, though at vastly larger scale across many geographies.

Direct peers

• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): Major manufacturer of air filtration products including HEPA filters, cleanroom equipment and HVAC filtration, serving healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing and commercial buildings. Comparable to Filtrex in product portfolio and customer base, with substantially larger scale and global footprint.
• IQAir: Swiss manufacturer of HEPA-based air purifiers and commercial/medical air cleaning systems with strong healthcare and cleanroom positioning. Directly comparable to Filtrex's AC series air purifiers on technology (H14 HEPA), customer segments (hospitals, schools, offices) and performance claims.
• Camfil: Global Swedish air filtration manufacturer offering HEPA filters, cleanroom solutions, molecular filtration and air purification units across healthcare, food & beverage, manufacturing and commercial buildings. Closely comparable to Filtrex in product mix, B2B vertical GTM and technical positioning, but at materially larger global scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FiltrexG
• Facebookfacebook.com/FiltrexGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/filtrex

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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