What Absolent AB does

Absolent AB is a Swedish private limited company (Aktiebolag), founded in 1993 and headquartered in Lidköping, Sweden, that designs and manufactures industrial air cleaning and filtration units. The company is operationally part of the Absolent Air Care Group, whose headquarters are in Gothenburg. Absolent specializes in three contamination categories — oil mist (1–10 µm droplets), oil smoke (0.1–1 µm particles), and dust — and serves industrial manufacturing customers across machining (CNC, turning, milling, grinding), heat treatment and forming (die casting, hardening, induction heating), food processing, rubber and plastics, textiles, and dry applications such as welding and plasma cutting.

The core technology stack is built around multi-stage filter cassettes culminating in HEPA H13 final-stage filtration (99.97% separation efficiency at ≥0.3 microns), underpinned by three proprietary innovations: the patented Catch&Release self-draining cassette system (enabling up to 8,760 hours of maintenance-free continuous operation), the Tilted Filter System (TFS) for optimized drainage under heavy particle loads, and the patented CleanChange tool-free maintenance system in the AD dust range. The product portfolio spans the AE oil smoke range, the AW compact machine-mounted oil mist filter, the A•mist, A•line, A•smoke, and A•erity lines, the AD dust & fume range, plus an A•smart IoT monitoring add-on and EcoDrive energy-efficient EC motors. The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

The business model combines one-time capital-equipment sales (project-based, multi-year contracts quoted via distributors) with a recurring revenue stream from original replacement filter cassettes and accessories, plus professional services including project analysis, the Absolent Filter Academy training, and after-sales support. Absolent operates a distributor-led go-to-market model, evidenced by at least 10 localized country websites across Europe (UK, Sweden, Germany, France, Norway, Switzerland, Italy) and Asia (China, Japan, India), supplemented by direct-to-consumer self-service on absolent.com, active participation in major industrial trade shows (EMO Hannover 2025, Global Industrie Lyon 2025, MECSPE 2025), and earned-media coverage including two 2026 Red Dot Awards for the AW range. Headcount is disclosed at 11–50 employees, indicating a focused, asset-light industrial specialist rather than a large diversified manufacturer.

Name

Absolent AB

Legal name

Absolent AB

Website

https://absolent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Absolent AB is a Swedish industrial air filtration manufacturer specializing in oil mist, oil smoke, and dust extraction systems, serving global machining, heat-treatment, and manufacturing customers through a distributor-led model across Europe and Asia.

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

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC)

Keywords

• Industrial air filtration
• Oil mist filtration
• Oil smoke filters
• Dust collection equipment
• Fume extraction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lidköping

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Filtration Equipment Sales: Absolent generates revenue from the sale of filtration equipment units (AE, AW, A•mist, A•line, A•smoke, AD ranges) for oil mist, oil smoke, and dust extraction. Solutions range from small machine-mounted filters to large centralized systems.
2. Replacement Filter Cassettes and Accessories: Ongoing revenue from the sale of original Absolent filter cassettes and accessories. Filters are sold as replacements to maintain optimal performance and air quality in installed units.
3. Service, Project Analysis, and After-Sales Support: Absolent provides project analysis, filter academy training, and after-sales service, contributing to the overall customer relationship and revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Absolent AB designs, manufactures, and sells industrial air cleaning units that filter oil mist, oil smoke, and dust generated in manufacturing operations such as CNC machining, grinding, die casting, heat treatment, and welding. The portfolio spans small machine-mounted filters (AW, A•mist) to large centralized extraction systems (AE, A•smoke, AD Dust & Fume), supported by replacement filter cassettes, A•smart IoT remote monitoring, and project analysis and after-sales services. Solutions are sold primarily through a global authorized distributor network to industrial manufacturing customers.

Product overview

Absolent AB offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial air filtration solutions organized around distinct product lines for different contamination types and applications. The core portfolio includes the AE and AW ranges (oil smoke and oil mist extraction), the A•mist and A•line series (oil mist and oil smoke filters), the A•smoke heavy-duty filters, and the AD Dust & Fume Extraction units. The A•erity line provides extended-life filtration with 8,760-hour guarantees. Key proprietary technologies include the Catch & Release system (patented self-draining filtration), the Tilted Filter System (TFS) for improved drainage, CleanChange system for maintenance, and EcoDrive energy-efficient motors. The A•smart IoT module adds remote monitoring capabilities. Solutions span from small machine-mounted filters to large centralized systems, covering applications in machining, die casting, grinding, heat treatment, food processing, rubber & plastics, textile, and dry applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A•erity: Oil Mist Filter product line
• A•line
• A•smoke
• A•mist
• AD
• AE
• AW
• A•smart
• EcoDrive
• Catch&Release
• CleanChange
• Tilted Filter System (TFS)

Products and services

• AE Oil Smoke Extraction High-performance oil smoke filtration units built for high particle loads, limited space, and long runtimes, featuring a tilted multi-stage filter bed and intelligent fan control for powerful oil smoke extraction in a compact footprint. Targets heavy manufacturing and heat-treatment customers.
• AW Machine Mounted Oil Mist Filter Compact machine-mounted oil mist filter for high-precision and micro machining, combining high filter performance with a compact format, low vibration, lightweight construction, Plug & Play installation, and self-draining Catch & Release filters. Developed with sister company Filtermist Limited.
• A•mist Oil Mist Filter Oil mist filter for capturing airborne oil droplets (1-10 µm) generated during turning, milling, grinding, and drilling in manufacturing processes. Part of the established A-series product range.
• A•line Oil Smoke Filter Oil smoke filter designed for machines working at high speeds with high coolant pressures that produce smaller oil particles (0.1-1 µm) forming visible smoke. Part of the A-series product range.
• A•smoke Oil Smoke Filter Heavy-duty oil smoke filter for CNC machines at high speeds with high coolant pressure, die casting, hardening, and minimal quantity lubrication (MQL) applications where smoke penetrates electrical and control systems.
• AD Dust & Fume Extraction Dust and fume filter units combining efficient extraction with a compact footprint using Vertical Airflow technology; features the patented CleanChange system for safe, tool-free maintenance from the clean-air side and modular architecture for application adaptability. Targets welding, laser/plasma cutting, dry grinding, sanding, and varnishing processes.
• A•erity Oil Mist Filter Future-proof filter unit guaranteeing clean air for at least 8,760 operating hours. Designed for seamless integration into production environments, based on tested filtration technology developed with extensive expertise.
• A•smart IoT Solution IoT monitoring solution for filter units enabling smart features, remote monitoring, real-time performance insights, and predictive maintenance support.
• Replacement Filter Cassettes and Accessories Original Absolent filter cassettes and accessories sold as ongoing replacements to maintain optimal performance and air quality in installed units.
• Project Analysis Service Engineering analysis service to evaluate customer contamination profiles, recommend filter unit sizing and configuration, and specify installation requirements for industrial air filtration projects.
• After Sales Service Post-installation support, maintenance, and service delivered via local distributors for installed Absolent filtration units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 8,760 hours of maintenance-free operation (equivalent to one full year of continuous 24/7 filtration)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Filtermist LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Filtermist Limited, described as a sister company within the Absolent Air Care Group, developed and launched the AW Series compact oil mist filters in collaboration with Absolent AB. The AW Series was co-developed combining Filtermist's product development capabilities with Absolent's filtration expertise, featuring Absolent's patented Catch&Release system. The collaboration marks what the company describes as a new era for the business globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): A US-headquartered global industrial air filtration manufacturer offering dust collectors, mist collectors, and HEPA filters. AAF competes with Absolent in oil mist and dust/fume collection in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: Germany-based industrial filtration arm of the Freudenberg Group, manufacturing air filters, dust collection, and liquid filtration products for industrial manufacturing. Compares to Absolent as a broad incumbent in industrial air filtration with extensive product breadth.
• MANN+HUMMEL International GmbH & Co. KG: A Germany-based global filtration giant serving industrial and automotive markets. MANN+HUMMEL competes with Absolent on industrial air filtration, dust collection, and oil mist separation through its industrial filtration portfolio, with broader scale and channel reach.
• Donaldson Company, Inc. A large US-listed industrial filtration leader with extensive product lines including dust collection, fume extraction, and oil mist filtration. Donaldson is a broad incumbent competing with Absolent in industrial air filtration, particularly on multi-stage and HEPA-grade units.

Direct peers

• Filtermist Limited: A UK-based oil mist and coolant mist filtration manufacturer, described as a sister company of Absolent AB within the Absolent Air Care Group. Filtermist directly competes in the machine-mounted and centralized oil mist filtration segment and co-developed the AW Series with Absolent, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Nederman Holding AB: A Swedish-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial air filtration, fume extraction, and dust collection solutions. Nederman competes head-to-head with Absolent in oil mist, welding fume, and dust extraction markets and serves the same industrial manufacturing customers.
• Air Quality Engineering, Inc. A US-based manufacturer of industrial air filtration, oil mist collection, and dust collection equipment for metalworking and manufacturing. AQE directly competes with Absolent in the oil mist collector and dust collector product categories in North America.
• Keller Lufttechnik GmbH + Co. KG: A Germany-based mid-sized manufacturer of industrial dust and fume extraction systems serving metalworking, welding, and machining customers. Keller Lufttechnik directly competes with Absolent in the DACH-region oil mist and dust extraction market.
• Camfil AB: A Swedish-founded global air filtration company offering HEPA/ULPA filters, dust collectors, and oil mist collectors. Camfil overlaps with Absolent on industrial air cleaning, particularly in oil mist/coolant mist and dust collection markets in Europe and Asia.

Emerging players

• UAS (United Air Specialists) / Dust Free® / Boss Products: A US manufacturer of industrial air cleaners, dust collectors, fume extractors, and mist collectors for metalworking and welding. UAS serves a similar product/market profile to Absolent but with a more regional channel footprint in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Investors

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