IMF

What IMF does

IMF (Industrie Marchigiane Filtri Srl) is an Italian B2B manufacturer specializing in filtration components for cooker hoods and expanded metal mesh (lamiera stirata) for industrial and architectural applications. Founded in December 2010 as part of Longhi Group — described as Europe's largest manufacturer of expanded metal mesh with over 60 years of sector experience — IMF is headquartered in a 10,000 m² purpose-built factory in Mergo (Ancona), strategically located in the Marche region at the heart of Italy's cooker hood manufacturing cluster. The company produces six core product categories: domestic-use filters (aluminium, stainless steel, multilayer folded-edge, extractor hob), professional-use baffle panel filters, carbon filters (ceramic, activated charcoal, polyester-impregnated variants), various-application filters for industrial systems, expanded metal mesh (acquired via the 2020 merger with T.E.M. S.p.A.), and ancillary 'Not Only Filters' components (trays, saucepan bottoms, sound-absorbing panels, coffee machine filters).

The company's underlying technology is physical: expanded metal mesh processing lines, roll forming equipment, and a dedicated filter assembly department operated at full capacity. IMF maintains an in-house filtration testing laboratory capable of pressure drop and grease absorption testing to UNI EN 61591, and supplements this with accredited external laboratory partnerships. Proprietary technology is moderate rather than deep — it derives primarily from process know-how, materials expertise, and the group-level mesh supply chain rather than patented IP. Certifications (ISO 9001:2015 since 2012, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 since 2022, UL 900 since 2013) function as market-access credentials, particularly UL 900 for US and Canada.

IMF operates a sales-led, engineering-driven B2B go-to-market targeting domestic appliance manufacturers, professional/commercial kitchen equipment OEMs, industrial systems operators, and architectural/industrial expanded mesh buyers. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with recurring replacement-driven demand from filter products; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated via direct quote requests. There is no retail, e-commerce, or direct-to-consumer channel. Geographic reach spans Italian, European, and global OEM markets. The company is privately held under Longhi Group, has no VC/PE backing, and is led by CEO Marco Ghisalberti.

Name

IMF

Legal name

Industrie Marchigiane Filtri Srl

Website

https://imfiltri.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMF (Industrie Marchigiane Filtri Srl) is an Italian B2B manufacturer of cooker hood filters and expanded metal mesh, serving domestic and professional kitchen OEMs plus industrial and architectural customers globally, operating from a 10,000 m² facility in Mergo under Longhi Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Filter Manufacturing

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

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Cooker hood filters
• Expanded metal mesh
• Industrial filtration products
• Grease filter manufacturing
• Activated carbon filters

Headquarters

HQ city

Mergo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Filter Products Sales: Sale of filters for domestic and professional cooker hoods, carbon filters, and filters for extractor hobs. Products include aluminium filters (anodized or natural), stainless steel filters, multilayer filters with folded edges, and baffle panel filters. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with periodic replacement demand.
2. Expanded Metal Mesh Sales: Production and sale of expanded metal mesh acquired after 2020 merger with T.E.M. S.p.A. Products are offered to companies using expanded metal in various applications ranging from industry to architecture.
3. Custom/Non-Standard Filter Products: Sale of customized components including trays and shelves for refrigerators, ovens and wine cellars, saucepan bottoms, sound-absorbing panels, coffee machine filters, and various profiles. Customization upon customer request generates additional revenue streams.
4. Technical Consulting Services: High-level technical assistance and engineering consultation provided by IMF experts, integrated with product sales to ensure optimal filter selection and configuration for customer applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IMF manufactures filters for domestic and professional cooker hoods (aluminium, stainless steel, multilayer folded-edge, extractor hob, and activated carbon filters) and produces expanded metal mesh for industrial and architectural applications. The company also fabricates customized metal components (trays, shelves, saucepan bottoms, sound-absorbing panels, profiles) and provides in-house filtration laboratory testing plus tailor-made engineering design services for OEM customers.

Product overview

IMF (Industrie Marchigiane Filtri Srl) is a leading manufacturer of filters and expanded metal mesh, producing a comprehensive product portfolio organized into six main categories: Filters for Domestic Use (including aluminium filters, multilayer folded-edge filters, stainless steel filters, extractor hob filters, and accessories), Filters for Professional Use (baffle panel filters with steel structure), Carbon Filters (ceramic, rectangular, circular, and polyester activated carbon variants), Various Filter Applications for industrial systems, Expanded Mesh (acquired from T.E.M. S.p.A. in 2020), and Non Solo Filtri (supplementary products including trays, saucepan bottoms, sound-absorbing panels, and profiles). The company also provides laboratory testing services (pressure drop and grease absorption tests per UNI EN 61591) and custom design engineering support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Filters for Domestic Use Comprehensive range of household cooker hood filters including aluminium filters (anodized or natural), multilayer filters with folded edges, stainless steel filters, and filters for extractor hobs with integrated suction systems. Targeted at domestic appliance manufacturers of household cooker hoods and filtering devices.
• Filters for Professional Use Professional-grade cooker hood filters including baffle panel filters with steel structure, available in combinations with mesh, featuring high filtration efficiency and dishwasher-safe design. For manufacturers of professional cooker hoods and industrial filtration systems for commercial kitchens.
• Carbon Filters Air purification filters combining activated carbons, including ceramic carbon filters, rectangular or circular activated carbon filters, dishwasher-safe variants, and polyester filters impregnated with activated charcoal. For cooker hood OEMs and air purification applications.
• Various Filter Applications Complete range of filters made from innovative filter materials for professional cooker hoods or industrial systems. Available in standard and customizable sizes for industrial system operators.
• Expanded Mesh Expanded metal mesh for industrial and architectural applications. Produced following 2020 merger with T.E.M. S.p.A. Offered to companies using expanded metal in industry and architecture.
• Non Solo Filtri (Not Only Filters) Custom Metal Components Additional customized components including trays and shelves for refrigerators, ovens and wine cellars, saucepan bottoms, sound-absorbing panels, coffee machine filters, and various types of profiles.
• Laboratory Testing Services Internal laboratory filtration testing service including pressure drop tests and grease absorption tests in compliance with UNI EN 61591 standard, plus collaboration with accredited external laboratories for additional filtration and material tests.
• Custom Design and Engineering Services Technical assistance and consultation from IMF experts, custom product development using expanded metal processing, and tailor-made production solutions for specific applications.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• T.E.M. S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020T.E.M. S.p.A., founded in 2003 and belonging to the Longhi Group, was merged with IMF in 2020. This merger expanded IMF's operations to include production of expanded metal mesh, significantly broadening the product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.
• Longhi GroupcoreOthersParent company of IMF. Longhi Group is Europe's largest manufacturer of expanded metal mesh and micro-mesh, headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, with over 60 years of experience in the sector. IMF operates as part of this group structure.
• ICIM S.p.A.minorOthersCertification body providing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management system certifications to IMF. ICIM is an Italian certification organization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MANN+HUMMEL: Global filtration leader producing air, liquid, and industrial filters for automotive, HVAC, and industrial applications. Overlaps with IMF in industrial and commercial air filtration, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Donaldson Company: US-based global manufacturer of filtration systems for industrial and commercial markets including air filtration for HVAC and process applications. Comparable to IMF's industrial filter and air purification product lines.
• AAF Flanders: American Air Filter company producing air filtration solutions for commercial, industrial, and cleanroom applications. Comparable in air purification and industrial filtration product categories.
• Camfil: Swedish global leader in air filters and clean air solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential HVAC applications. Overlaps with IMF's carbon filter and air purification products for commercial kitchens.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: German global manufacturer of air and liquid filtration solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. Overlaps with IMF in industrial air filtration and pleated filter media markets.

Direct peers

• Sefar Group: Swiss-based global manufacturer of precision fabrics and filtration media including metal mesh used in industrial filtration and air purification. Directly comparable to IMF in producing woven and metal filtration media for industrial and HVAC applications.
• Boedeker Industries: US-based supplier of expanded metal and perforated metal products for industrial, architectural, and filtration applications. Directly comparable to IMF's expanded metal mesh product line serving industrial buyers.
• GKD Group (Gebr. Kufferath): German manufacturer of technical weaves and metal mesh including expanded metal products for filtration, architectural, and industrial applications. Directly competes with IMF in expanded metal mesh production and industrial filtration solutions.
• Expanded Metal Corporation: UK-based manufacturer of expanded metal mesh products for industrial, architectural, and filtration applications. Direct competitor to IMF's expanded metal mesh business with overlapping customer base in industrial filtration.

Regional players

• Italfim: Italian sister company within the Longhi Group producing expanded metal mesh products. Directly comparable product portfolio to IMF's expanded mesh division but operates as a separate entity within the same parent group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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