What Absolent does

Absolent Air Care GmbH is an industrial air filtration company headquartered in Sprockhövel, Germany, operating as part of the broader Absolent Air Care Group. The company designs and manufactures filtration systems targeting oil mist, oil smoke, and dust generated in manufacturing processes, serving industrial customers across metalworking, automotive, aerospace, and food production sectors. With over 30 years of operating history and 21,500+ filter units installed globally, Absolent maintains local-language sales channels in 11+ countries.

The product portfolio spans multiple filter families — A•erity, A•line, A•smoke, A•dust, and the newly introduced AW Series and A•5 — differentiated by capture mechanism and target application. Core proprietary technologies include Catch & Release™ filtration media, EcoDrive™ variable-speed fan control for energy optimization, CleanChange™ cassette replacement systems designed to minimize operator contact with contaminated media, and HEPA H13 final-stage filtration. The A•smart IoT platform and A•control Industry 4.0 monitoring system add connected telemetry, pressure data visibility, and predictive maintenance signals on installed units. Products carry ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and are ATEX-compliant for use in explosive atmospheres.

The business model centers on direct equipment sales of industrial filtration units to manufacturing customers, complemented by recurring consumable cassette replacement revenue and aftermarket service. Go-to-market is executed through country-specific subsidiaries and local partners, with the website product catalog functioning as a primary commercial surface. The customer base includes named enterprise accounts such as Lucchini Sweden (steel/heavy industry), Dafgards (food manufacturing), and Yihai Kerry (food/oil processing), alongside a broader long tail of installed-base accounts. Recent strategic activity centers on product platform refresh (AW Series, A•5), digital ecosystem expansion (A•smart, A•control), and vertical extension into the food industry via a TurboSwing partnership.

Name

Absolent

Legal name

Absolent Air Care GmbH

Website

https://absolent.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Absolent Air Care GmbH designs and manufactures industrial air filtration systems for oil mist, oil smoke, and dust, serving metalworking, automotive, aerospace, and food manufacturing customers across 11+ countries with 21,500+ units installed.

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 industries

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial air filtration
• Oil mist filtration
• Oil smoke filtration
• Dust extraction systems
• Process air filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sprockhövel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Air Filtration Equipment Sales: Sale of filter units including A•erity, A•line, A•smoke, A•dust, AD, AE, and AW series. Equipment ranges from compact machine-mounted units (AW series) to large central systems. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with varying capacities and configurations.
2. Filter Cassettes and Replacement Parts: Sale of original replacement filter cassettes designed specifically for Absolent equipment. Filter cassettes feature multi-layer fiber materials optimized for particle separation and oil drainage. Regular replacement required for maintaining filtration performance.
3. Project Analysis and Consultation Services: Technical consultation services including project analysis to determine optimal filter solutions, particle measurement, and system design for customer facilities.
4. Aftermarket Services and Maintenance: After-sales service including maintenance, emergency support, installation services, and filter replacement coordination.
5. A•smart IoT Monitoring Solutions: Cloud-based IoT monitoring solutions including A•smart Ambient, Connect, Dashboard, Gateway, and Sense devices for predictive maintenance and real-time air quality monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Absolent designs, manufactures, and services industrial air filtration systems that capture oil mist, oil smoke, dust, and process-air contaminants in manufacturing environments. Its product portfolio spans compact machine-mounted units, mid-range modular filters, and large central filtration systems, complemented by replacement filter cassettes and IoT-based monitoring.

Product overview

Absolent is an industrial air filtration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of filter systems for oil mist, oil smoke, and dust removal across diverse manufacturing applications. The product range spans from compact machine-mounted units (AW Series, A•5, A•10) to large central systems (A•erity, AE Series, AD Series). Core technologies include multi-stage filtration with Catch & Release® self-draining fiber filter cassettes and HEPA H13 final filtration (99.95-99.97% particle removal). The A•smart IoT platform provides cloud-connected monitoring for predictive maintenance. Specialized variants exist for food industry (A•smoke Food with stainless steel construction), and accessories include heat exchangers (HECF, HER), die-cast hoods (DCH1000T), EcoDrive energy management, and A•control monitoring. Absolent serves applications including machining, grinding, die-casting, forming, hardening, rubber/plastic, textiles, welding, laser/plasma cutting, and food processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A•erity: Oil mist filter product line for industrial filtration
• A•line
• A•smoke
• A•dust
• A•mist
• A•smart
• A•control
• A•5
• A•10
• AW Series
• AE Series
• AD Series
• EcoDrive
• Catch & Release
• CleanChange
• A•saver

Products and services

• A•erity
• AW Series
• AE Series
• AD Series
• A•5
• A•10
• A•smoke Food
• A•smart IoT Solution
• Absolent Filter Cassettes
• Counterflow Heat Exchanger (HECF)
• Rotary Heat Exchanger (HER)
• DCH1000T Die-Cast Hood
• TurboSwing
• AirMaid

Quantifiable outcome

• 81.3% reduction in particle content (reduced to 0.1mg/m³)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TurboSwing®coreTechnology or IntegrationTurboSwing® technology partnership providing pre-filtration solution for high efficiency mechanical separation of grease and oil particles at the source using rotational movement. Prevents over 90% of particles larger than 5 micrometers from entering the extraction duct, reducing maintenance and energy consumption. Available as an option for Absolent filtration systems in cooking applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Donaldson Company: Donaldson is a global leader in industrial air filtration including oil mist, dust collection, and fume extraction, directly overlapping Absolent's core product categories across manufacturing customers worldwide.
• MANN+HUMMEL: MANN+HUMMEL manufactures industrial filtration systems including oil mist separators and air purification equipment, competing head-to-head with Absolent in metalworking and manufacturing filtration applications.
• Camfil: Camfil is a major manufacturer of air filters and clean air solutions for industrial and commercial use, including dust collection and air purification equipment that directly competes with Absolent's product range.
• Nederman: Nederman specializes in industrial air filtration and material handling, with a strong focus on oil mist extraction and dust collection for metalworking — directly comparable to Absolent's core offerings.
• Keller Lufttechnik: Keller Lufttechnik manufactures industrial dust extraction and air filtration systems primarily for European metalworking customers, providing a direct competitive overlap with Absolent's German market presence.
• AAF Flanders: AAF Flanders manufactures HEPA-grade air filtration products and industrial dust collection systems, competing in the same air purification and clean air equipment category as Absolent.
• Filtration Group: Filtration Group produces industrial air filtration including dust collection and mist elimination equipment across multiple verticals, directly comparable to Absolent's oil mist and dust filtration portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco offers industrial vacuum and air treatment solutions as part of a broad compressor and tools portfolio, with overlapping capabilities in industrial air quality management for manufacturing customers.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's industrial filtration division manufactures air, gas, and fluid filtration solutions including dust collection, overlapping with Absolent's industrial air filtration business within a much broader industrial portfolio.

Emerging players

• SMC Corporation: SMC Corporation manufactures pneumatic and air preparation equipment including mist separators and air filters for industrial automation, providing partial overlap with Absolent's oil mist filtration solutions for machining environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/absolentgermany

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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