Lydall
Lydall is a specialty engineered materials manufacturer producing nonwoven filtration media, thermal and acoustical insulation, and sealing solutions for automotive OEM, industrial, healthcare, and life sciences customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1869
- HeadquartersManchester, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lydall does
Lydall, Inc. is a specialty engineered products manufacturer that designs and produces nonwoven filtration media, industrial thermal and acoustical insulation, and high-performance sealing solutions. Founded in 1869 in Manchester, Connecticut and historically listed on the NYSE under ticker LDL until its February 2022 acquisition, the company operates through three core business segments: Performance Materials (filtration media for air, fluid power, industrial and life sciences applications, plus thermal insulation for building products, appliances, and energy markets), Technical Nonwovens (industrial filtration, geosynthetics, and the acquired Texel and Gutsche brands), and Thermal Acoustical Solutions (heat shields and noise/vibration barriers for vehicles). Its underlying technology centers on proprietary fine fiber meltblown production for HEPA/ULPA-grade filtration and needle punch nonwoven processes for industrial textiles and geosynthetics.
Lydall generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales to original equipment manufacturers and tier-one suppliers in the automotive, industrial, healthcare, and life sciences sectors, with pricing negotiated under multi-year contracts based on volume, specifications, and customer-specific requirements. The company has global manufacturing operations across 15+ facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving customers in more than 35 countries. Following the February 2022 acquisition by Unical Aviation Inc. for approximately USD 720 million enterprise value, Lydall operates as a private company under private equity ownership and has announced a strategic shift toward high-margin filtration for clean energy and electric vehicle applications.
The company has approximately 3,200 employees worldwide and reports a stated total addressable market of USD 5.3 billion in global specialty filtration. Its growth trajectory has been supported by the 2018 acquisition of Interface Performance Materials (USD 265 million), expansions of meltblown capacity at Rochester, NH and Saint-Rivalain, France in 2020 for COVID-19 PPE response, and healthcare/life sciences filtration product development. Lydall markets directly to OEM and tier-one customers through a sales-led motion, with supporting promotion via industry trade shows, trade publications, and LinkedIn presence.
Lydall firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lydall
- Legal name
- Lydall, Inc.
- Website
- https://lydall.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1869
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Lydall is a specialty engineered materials manufacturer producing nonwoven filtration media, thermal and acoustical insulation, and sealing solutions for automotive OEM, industrial, healthcare, and life sciences customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lydall industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Filtration and Specialty Engineered Materials
- NAICS
- Nonwoven Fabric Mills (31323), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Filtration Media & Dust Collection Textiles (Air/Liquid Filtration) (IMAOADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)
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Where Lydall is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Manchester
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices15 records
Markets served
Lydall business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Specialty Filtration Products: Sale of filtration media for HVAC, industrial, healthcare, and automotive applications
- Thermal Acoustical Products: Heat shields and acoustical barrier systems for vehicle manufacturers
- Performance Materials: Filtration media solutions for air, fluid power, industrial applications, life sciences filtration, and thermal insulation for building products, appliances, and energy markets
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B industrial products - pricing based on volume, specifications, and customer contracts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Lydall product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lydall designs and manufactures specialty engineered filtration media, thermal/acoustical barrier systems, and technical nonwoven materials for industrial, automotive, healthcare/life sciences, and energy applications. The company's three operating segments — Performance Materials, Technical Nonwovens (Industrial Filtration), and Thermal Acoustical Solutions — produce fine fiber meltblown filtration media for face masks, HEPA/ULPA-grade air filtration, vehicle heat shields and acoustical barriers, and nonwoven needle punch materials for industrial filtration and geosynthetics. Products are sold primarily to OEMs and tier-one suppliers globally.
Product overview
Lydall is a specialty engineered products manufacturer operating three main business segments: Performance Materials, Technical Nonwovens (Industrial Filtration), and Thermal Acoustical Solutions. The Performance Materials segment provides filtration media for air, fluid power, and industrial applications plus thermal insulation. Technical Nonwovens encompasses the Industrial Filtration business, the acquired Texel brand (needle punch materials for filtration, medical, automotive), and Gutsche (nonwoven materials for filtration and heat protection). Thermal Acoustical Solutions produces heat shields and acoustical barriers for vehicles. Additional offerings include Interface Performance Materials (sealing solutions) and Sealing Solutions products. The company serves original equipment manufacturers and tier-one suppliers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Texel: Leading producer of non-woven needle punch materials serving geosynthetics, industrial, filtration, medical, automotive, horticulture, and cured in place pipe markets. Operates 3 manufacturing operations in Quebec, Canada.
- Gutsche
- Lydall Performance Materials
- Interface Performance Materials
Products and services
- Performance Materials Filtration media solutions for air, fluid power, and industrial applications; air and liquid life sciences filtration; and thermal insulation solutions for building products, appliances, and energy markets. Sold to OEMs and tier-one suppliers.
- Technical Nonwovens / Industrial Filtration Global manufacturer of technical nonwoven materials and products serving air pollution control, liquid filtration, laundry equipment, business machines, home appliance, and automotive markets. Includes Texel and Gutsche brands.
- Thermal Acoustical Solutions Engineered products for heat abatement and noise reduction in transportation and industrial sectors, including heat shields and acoustical barrier systems for vehicle underbody and under-hood applications. Sold to vehicle OEMs and tier-one suppliers.
- Texel Nonwoven Materials Producer of non-woven needle punch materials serving geosynthetics, industrial filtration, medical, automotive, horticulture, and cured in place pipe markets. Operates three manufacturing facilities in Quebec, Canada.
- Gutsche Nonwoven Materials Producer of nonwoven needle punch materials serving industrial filtration, heat protection, and safety markets with operations in Germany and China.
- Interface Performance Materials High-performance sealing solutions, thermal management systems, and specialty industrial and process management products.
- COVID-19 Relief Filtration and PPE Materials Specialty filtration media for N95 respirators and surgical masks, meltblown media, needlepunch and carded synthetic materials, HEPA filtration media, cryogenic insulation for oxygen transport/storage for ventilators, and PPE components. Targeted at healthcare facilities, frontline workers, and medical device manufacturers.
Companies that use Lydall
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Lydall technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Lydall partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights13 records
Lydall competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mann+Hummel: German-headquartered filtration specialist serving automotive, industrial, and life sciences markets with filtration media and systems, directly comparable to Lydall's industrial filtration portfolio.
- Donaldson Company: Global manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement filters for industrial, engine, and life sciences applications; competes with Lydall across industrial air and liquid filtration media.
- Hollingsworth & Vose: Privately held US manufacturer of nonwoven filtration media for engine, industrial, and HVAC applications; one of Lydall's closest direct competitors in fine fiber and HEPA/ULPA media.
- Ahlstrom: Finland-based fiber materials specialist producing nonwoven and filtration media for industrial, life sciences, and transportation end markets, overlapping Lydall's Technical Nonwovens business.
- Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: Division of Freudenberg Group manufacturing industrial filtration media and systems for HVAC, clean rooms, and process filtration; directly comparable to Lydall's Performance Materials and HEPA/ULPA offerings.
Broad incumbents
- 3M: Diversified materials and industrial conglomerate with significant filtration media and respiratory protection products, including N95 media technology overlapping Lydall's meltblown capabilities.
- Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies company with a significant filtration group (formerly CLARCOR) producing filtration media and systems; broader incumbent overlapping Lydall's industrial filtration.
- Cummins Filtration: Filtration business of Cummins Inc. producing air, fuel, and liquid filtration media and assemblies; broader incumbent competing with Lydall in industrial and engine filtration media.
- Berry Global (now Magnera and Glatfelter combination): Major nonwovens and specialty materials producer (Glatfelter, formerly part of Berry's Health, Hygiene and Specialties segment) with global meltblown and needlepunch capacity serving filtration and industrial customers.
Regional players
- Unifrax: Clearlake Capital-backed specialty fiber and filtration materials company that previously acquired Lydall in 2021 before the Unical Aviation deal; highly comparable in thermal/acoustical and high-temperature filtration.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Lydall social profiles
Digital presenceLydall compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Lydall financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Lydall leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Lydall subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Lydall funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Lydall M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Lydall
What does Lydall do?
Lydall designs and manufactures specialty engineered filtration media, thermal/acoustical barrier systems, and technical nonwoven materials for industrial, automotive, healthcare/life sciences, and energy applications. The company's three operating segments — Performance Materials, Technical Nonwovens (Industrial Filtration), and Thermal Acoustical Solutions — produce fine fiber meltblown filtration media for face masks, HEPA/ULPA-grade air filtration, vehicle heat shields and acoustical barriers, and nonwoven needle punch materials for industrial filtration and geosynthetics. Products are sold primarily to OEMs and tier-one suppliers globally.
Is Lydall a public or private company?
Lydall is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently acquired.
When was Lydall founded?
Lydall was founded in 1869. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Lydall based?
Lydall is headquartered in Manchester, United States, in the North America region.
How does Lydall make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Specialty Filtration Products are the primary driver. The others are thermal Acoustical Products and performance Materials.
Who are Lydall's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mann+Hummel, Donaldson Company, Hollingsworth & Vose, Ahlstrom and Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. Broad incumbents are 3M, Parker Hannifin, Cummins Filtration and Berry Global (now Magnera and Glatfelter combination). Unifrax is listed as a regional player.
Does Lydall have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lydall.
What industry is Lydall in?
Lydall's product category is Industrial Filtration and Specialty Engineered Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOADAC, Industrial Filtration Media & Dust Collection Textiles (Air/Liquid Filtration), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAI, Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ). Its NAICS code is 31323 and its SIC code is 3564.