Name

Microfilter

Legal name

MICROFILTER S.A.

Website

https://microfilter.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Argentine air filtration equipment manufacturer and service provider, founded 1974, selling HEPA filters, biosafety cabinets, and laminar flow systems plus validation and maintenance services to pharmaceutical, food, and hospital operators in Argentina and five neighboring South American countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Filtration Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Quality & Environmental Infection Control (HEPA Filtration, Isolation Barriers, CSSD/HVAC Solutions) (HLAHANAK), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Air filtration systems
• HEPA filters
• Biosafety cabinets
• Cleanroom equipment
• Laminar flow equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilde

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of air filtration equipment including HEPA filters, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow units, and motorized modules to pharmaceutical, food, and hospital industries.
2. Service and Maintenance: Equipment validation, repair, and maintenance services provided by specialized technicians including pressure, flow, and temperature control checks.
3. Filter Replacement Services: Scheduled filter replacement services with client reporting and maintenance history documentation.
4. Certification and Testing Services: Biosafety cabinet certification per NSF49:2020 including integrity testing, airflow pattern determination, and electronic particle counting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Microfilter S.A. manufactures and distributes air filtration equipment — including HEPA H-13 filters, Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinets, laminar flow equipment, ceiling terminal modules, motorized modules, return modules, and the UFPV-1I portable HEPA filtration system — for pharmaceutical, food, and hospital industries in Argentina and South America. The company also provides equipment validation, preventive maintenance, and scheduled filter replacement services performed by internally trained technicians.

Product overview

Microfilter S.A. is an Argentine air filtration company established in 1974 that provides a comprehensive portfolio of air filtration products and services. The core product line includes HEPA filters (H13 grade, 25mm thickness), low/medium efficiency filters, and high efficiency filters. Equipment offerings comprise Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinets (NSF certified), laminar flow equipment, ceiling terminal modules, motorized modules, return modules, and motorized cabinets. The company also offers the UFPV-1I portable HEPA filtration system as a rapidly deployable solution. Supporting services include equipment validation, repair and maintenance, and filter replacement programs. Microfilter serves pharmaceutical, food, and hospital industries, and represents The Baker Co. for biosafety equipment in Argentina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Efficiency Filters Advanced efficiency air filtration products designed for cleanroom and critical environment applications in pharmaceutical, food, and hospital industries.
• Low and Medium Efficiency Filters Air filtration filters for industrial applications in pharmaceutical, food, and hospital industries.
• HEPA Filters High-efficiency particulate air filters including H13 grade filters at 25mm thickness for vacuum cleaners and other applications; custom sizes available upon request.
• Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinets Biological safety cabinets providing operator and environment protection. Includes NSF49:2020 certified testing, HEPA filter integrity testing (DOP), air flow pattern determination, alarm testing, cabinet hermeticity testing, and IQ/OQ/PQ qualifications.
• Laminar Flow Equipment Laminar flow cabinets providing unidirectional airflow for clean work areas in laboratory and pharmaceutical settings.
• Ceiling Terminal Modules Terminal filtration modules designed for ceiling installation in cleanroom environments.
• Motorized Modules Motorized filtration modules for industrial air filtration systems, designed for industrial HVAC integration.
• Return Modules Air return modules for recirculation and filtration in industrial settings.
• UFPV-1I Portable HEPA Filtration System Portable HEPA H-13 filtration unit providing 510 m3/h air flow and 20 air changes per hour for small rooms up to 30 m3 (approx. 12 m2). Equipped with EU-4 prefilter and HEPA H-13 stages for rapid installation and sterile conditions (ISO 8 to ISO 6 class).
• Equipment Validation Services Technical validation services including calibration, control, repair, testing, and certification of air filtration systems. Performed by trained technicians with calibrated measurement instruments traceable to national and international standards.
• Service and Maintenance Technical repair services including inspection of fundamental installation components, pressure, flow, and temperature controls performed by specialized technicians.
• Filter Replacement Scheduled filter replacement services with visit calendars, HEPA filter replacement, deviation correction, and comprehensive maintenance reports for each installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Portable UFPV-1I provides 20 air changes per hour in rooms up to 30 m3

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Baker Co.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMicrofilter S.A. is the authorized representative in Argentina for The Baker Co., a manufacturer of biosafety equipment. This partnership allows Microfilter to offer The Baker Co.'s biosafety cabinets to the Argentine market as part of their comprehensive air filtration solutions for pharmaceutical, food, and hospital industries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Labconco: US manufacturer of laboratory equipment including Class II biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and HEPA-filtered enclosures used in pharmaceutical and clinical labs; directly comparable on biosafety/laminar flow offerings.
• Esco Lifesciences: Manufacturer of biological safety cabinets, laminar flow equipment, and HEPA filtration products for pharma and life sciences; directly competes with Microfilter in biosafety cabinet sales across Latin America.
• The Baker Company: US manufacturer of biosafety cabinets and cleanroom equipment that Microfilter represents in Argentina under an authorized-distributor partnership; same NSF49-certified product category and pharmaceutical customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: German global manufacturer of HEPA/ULPA filters and cleanroom filtration solutions; competes with Microfilter in pharmaceutical cleanroom applications across Latin America.
• MANN+HUMMEL: Global filtration company with strong presence in HEPA and cleanroom filtration for life sciences, healthcare, and industrial applications; comparable product portfolio to Microfilter though vastly larger and more diversified.
• Donaldson Company: Global filtration manufacturer with HEPA, cleanroom, and industrial air filtration product lines; relevant incumbent competitor for large pharma/food accounts that Microfilter also serves.
• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): Major manufacturer of air filtration products including HEPA filters and cleanroom equipment serving pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food customers worldwide; overlaps with Microfilter across all core product lines.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Broad life-sciences and laboratory equipment supplier including cleanroom and biosafety offerings for pharmaceutical customers; competes with Microfilter on the equipment side of regulated-industry accounts.
• Camfil: Global leader in air filtration with broad HEPA, cleanroom, and industrial air product portfolios; directly comparable to Microfilter on HEPA filters and cleanroom solutions but operates at global scale across all major regions.

Emerging players

• Air Techniques International: Specialist in HEPA filter integrity testing, certification, and biosafety equipment validation services — directly comparable to Microfilter's NSF49-certified validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, and filter testing service line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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