What Filtertechnik does

Filtertechnik Ltd is a privately held UK manufacturer and supplier of industrial oil and process fluid filtration solutions, headquartered in Nottingham with a single operating facility where products are designed and built. The firm operates in lubrication, hydraulic, and gearbox fluid cleanliness markets and offers an integrated portfolio across three pillars: (1) filtration infrastructure — filter housings, depth filter elements (including its own FTECH and Schroeder product lines, the latter under official European distribution rights), filtration rigs, and Hippo dual-action water/particulate removal units; (2) fluid condition monitoring — the Particle Pal portable range (Plus, Pro, Raptor), inline digital-imaging particle counters, remote monitoring systems (S120, Watchlog Pro), and Karl Fischer moisture measurement; and (3) services — a rental fleet of 8-250 L/min filtration rigs from £95/day and a next-day on-site laboratory oil condition analysis service. The Particle Pal Raptor introduced in late 2025 uses digital imaging to classify wear debris down to 1μm, with every counted particle saved as an image for visual evidence.

The company sells primarily through direct sales from its UK headquarters, supported by an international distributor network spanning 20+ countries across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, with two dedicated international business development managers overseeing filtration and condition monitoring respectively. Customer segments are horizontal and include industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, fuel handling and storage, and (to a lesser extent) the municipal sector; pricing is quote-based for equipment sales and usage-based for rentals. Go-to-market combines a content-rich website with downloadable datasheets, a YouTube demonstration channel, LinkedIn presence, and industry trade shows including the maintenance Dortmund event in February 2026.

The business model blends one-time equipment sales with rental/usage-based revenue and a recurring analytical services layer, positioned around the quantifiable outcomes of extending fluid life up to 10x (Hippo) and contamination removal to NAS 5/ISO 14/9 or better. Most strategically, in February 2026 the firm announced an interoperability integration with I-care's AI-enhanced I-see analytics platform, connecting Particle Pal Plus and Pro devices with Wi-care vibration and temperature sensors — the first step in a stated broader strategy to reduce unplanned downtime for asset-intensive industries. The company holds UK Cyber Essentials certification and reports headcount in the 11-50 band; no external funding rounds, M&A, or parent-company ownership were disclosed.

Name

Filtertechnik

Legal name

Filtertechnik Ltd

Website

https://filtertechnik.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Filtertechnik Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of oil and process fluid filtration solutions, serving industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and fuel handling customers worldwide through direct sales and a 20+ country distributor network. It produces filter housings, FTECH and Schroeder elements, Hippo dual-action filters, and the Particle Pal condition monitoring range, alongside rental rigs and laboratory analysis services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Oil filtration systems
• Condition monitoring equipment
• Hydraulic filter housings
• Fuel polishing systems
• Process fluid filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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. Filtration Products and Systems: Sale of filter housings, filter elements, filtration rigs, and fluid condition monitoring equipment including Schroeder products and own-brand FTECH and Hippo product lines.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of filtration rigs and carts for oils, fuels, glycol, and fluid analysis applications. Units available from 8 to 250L/min starting from £95 per day.
3. Laboratory and Analysis Services: Next-day oil condition analysis service from on-site laboratory providing diagnostic reports on oil condition.
4. Diesel, Fuel, and Process Fluid Filtration: Portable and fixed fuel filtration units for bulk diesel, on-board diesel, and process fluid applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Filtertechnik designs, manufactures, and supplies filtration systems and oil condition monitoring equipment for industrial oils, fuels, and process fluids. The portfolio includes filter housings and elements (including proprietary FTECH and Schroeder brands), Hippo dual-action filters, Particle Pal portable contamination monitors, filtration rigs, fuel polishing units, and oil dehydration systems. The company also runs a UK-based laboratory offering next-day oil condition analysis and a rental fleet of filtration rigs.

Product overview

Filtertechnik is a manufacturer and supplier of high quality filtration solutions for oils and process fluids with over 25 years of experience. The product portfolio is organized into several interconnected categories: Filter Housings and Filter Elements (including proprietary FTECH branded depth filters and Schroeder products as official European distributor) form the core filtration infrastructure. The Fluid Condition Monitoring line includes Particle Pal portable devices (Plus, Pro, and Raptor), inline sensors, and remote monitoring systems for real-time oil analysis. Filtration Rigs (standard, bespoke, and Neptune dehydration units) combined with Rental Fleet services provide flexible cleanup solutions. The Hippo Filter range offers dual-action water and particle removal. Supporting products include Differential Pressure monitoring, Oil Tanks & Accessories, Fuel Filtration, and Oil & Fuel Dehydration systems. The company also offers oil laboratory testing services and rental options for temporary or project-based needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Particle Pal Portable Range Portable oil condition monitoring devices providing accurate real-time monitoring of particulate, water content, and remaining life for oil and diesel fuels, for industrial maintenance teams.
• Particle Pal Raptor Advanced contamination monitor using digital imaging for wear debris classification, with high-resolution particle measurements down to 1μm and image-based visual evidence for industrial users.
• Hippo Filter (G2) Dual-action filtration housing that simultaneously removes water and solid contaminants from oils and fuels, extending fluid life up to 10 times longer with removal down to NAS 5/ISO 14/9.
• Filter Housings Pressure filter housings for hydraulic filtration and lubrication applications, including base-ported, top-ported, bag, and cartridge housings, distributed as official European partner for Schroeder products.
• Filter Elements Wide variety of filter elements, inserts, and strainers for fuels, oils, and process fluids including spun bonded, pleated, and depth filters tested for specified filtration efficiency.
• FTECH-SPUN II Absolute rated depth filter providing maximum efficiency and system protection with reliable consistent absolute performance for challenging fluid applications.
• FTECH-GARD Nominal rated spun bonded depth filter offering an economic solution for challenging applications with high void volume and internal support core for maximum rigidity.
• FTECH-CLEAR Nominal rated filter manufactured from Nylon media for improved compatibility with challenging chemicals and higher temperature applications, suited to chemical processing and liquid coatings industries.
• FTECH-HF Large diameter depth filter with high strength fibre production and core-free design for high flow applications with high capacity and low pressure loss.
• Filtration Rigs Oil and glycol purification (polishing) systems for overcoming contamination challenges in industrial applications, including standard systems, water glycol cleanup, bespoke, and Neptune oil dehydration units.
• Filtration Rig Hire (Rental Fleet) Rental fleet of filtration units for oils, fuels, glycol, and fluid analysis applications, with units from 8 to 250L/min available starting from £95 per day for immediate deployment.
• Inline Sensors Digital imaging particle counter with data-logging capabilities for inline fluid condition monitoring.
• Remote Fuel and Oil Condition Monitoring S120 and Watchlog Pro systems for remote monitoring of oil condition with continuous data logging and reporting capabilities.
• Differential Pressure Switches, Gauges and Indicators Range of differential pressure monitoring products for water and fuel filtration as well as liquid level, flow rate monitoring, and pump performance applications.
• Oil Tanks and Accessories Package of hydraulic tanks, air breathers, oil sight glasses and suction strainers for complete fluid system solutions.
• Fuel Filtration Portable and fixed fuel filtration solutions including fuel polishing units, bulk diesel filtration, and on-board diesel filtration products.
• Oil & Fuel Dehydration Systems Systems for removing water from oils and fuels including Neptune oil dehydration units and fuel dehydration products.
• Karl Fischer Moisture Measurement Precision moisture measurement equipment using the Karl Fischer titration method for accurate water content analysis in oils and fuels.
• Oil Laboratory Tests On-site laboratory oil condition analysis with next-day reporting providing an easy-to-read diagnosis of oil condition for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hippo Filter G2 removes up to 750ml of water and extends fluid life up to 10 times longer
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• I-carecoreTechnology or Integration · 24 February 2026Strategic integration connecting I-care's AI-enhanced I-see analytics platform with Filtertechnik's Particle Pal Plus and Particle Pal Pro on-site oil condition monitoring devices. Enables maintenance teams to view lubricant condition, contamination, wear data, and fluid metrics alongside vibration and temperature data from I-care's Wi-care sensors, eliminating manual data transfer. Both companies presented this as the first step in a broader strategy to deliver interoperability between reliability tools and reduce unplanned downtime for asset-intensive industries.
• SchroedercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFiltertechnik is an official European distributor for Schroeder's award-winning filtration products including filter housings, filter elements, breathers and oil conditioning products. Schroeder products are described as award-winning.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HYDAC International: Manufacturer of hydraulic filtration, condition monitoring (HYDACLab), fluid tanks, and accessories. Closely aligned product mix and target customer base to Filtertechnik, with a comparable focus on hydraulic and lubrication fluid cleanliness.
• Kittiwake (part of Baker Hughes): Provider of condition monitoring products for oil and industrial fluids, including particle counters and on-site oil analysis. Directly overlaps with Filtertechnik's Particle Pal range and oil condition analysis lab services.
• Schroeder Industries: Manufacturer of hydraulic and lubrication filtration products including filter housings, elements, and condition monitoring. Filtertechnik is the official European distributor for Schroeder; both serve overlapping customers with similar product portfolios.

Emerging players

• IFM Electronic: Manufacturer of industrial sensors and condition monitoring systems including for fluid and lubrication monitoring. Adjacent in providing inline sensors and IoT-enabled monitoring that overlaps with Filtertechnik's inline sensors and remote monitoring products.
• I-care Group: Provider of AI-driven predictive maintenance combining vibration, temperature, and lubrication data via I-see platform and Wi-care sensors. Filtertechnik's Particle Pal devices integrate with I-care's analytics, making it both a partner and an adjacent competitor in condition monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Filtration-focused manufacturer serving industrial, hydraulic, and fuel filtration markets worldwide, including condition monitoring solutions. Comparable product lines in filter housings, elements, and fluid analysis.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a substantial filtration division offering filter housings, elements, and condition monitoring for hydraulic and lubrication systems. Directly comparable product portfolio to Filtertechnik but with vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Eaton: Power management company with a significant filtration business producing hydraulic filters, filter heads, and condition monitoring accessories. Comparable hydraulic/lubrication filtration product lines with global distribution.
• Pall Corporation: Specialist in filtration, separation, and purification for industrial and oil & gas markets, offering filter housings, elements, and fluid condition monitoring. Comparable offering across industrial fluid cleanliness and oil & gas filtration.

Regional players

• Stanhope-Seta: UK-based manufacturer of fuel quality testing equipment and laboratory instruments for petroleum products. Comparable in offering Karl Fischer moisture measurement and oil/fuel laboratory analysis to Filtertechnik's lab services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@filtertechnikltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/filtertechnik-ltd
• Xx.com/FiltertechnikUK

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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