What fil tec rixen does

Fil-Tec Rixen GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German filter technology manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered in Hamburg. The company supplies high-quality filter systems, replacement parts, and engineering services for marine and industrial applications, with a catalog of over 3,000 parts covering filter cartridges, valves, seals, exchangeable cartridges, separators, and cleaning products. Its proprietary technology is centered on specialized filtration for demanding applications: CatFines particle removal (protecting ship engines from aluminium and silicon compound damage), scrubber wash water treatment (to near drinking-water quality), LNG gas filtration, and industrial cooling lubricant filtration — all developed through in-house R&D and laboratory testing.

The business operates a direct B2B sales model targeting shipping companies (Reedereien) as its primary segment and industrial plants as secondary. It manufactures in-house at its Hamburg facility, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, and distributes complementary lines from MANN+HUMMEL, Fleetguard, and TripleR. The go-to-market emphasizes consultation, fast turnaround for ships in port, 24/7 availability for maintenance and repairs, and multilingual (German, English, Russian) technical documentation. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sale of filter spare parts at market-aligned prices under standard 30-day net payment terms (or 10 days with 2% cash discount). The company remains under family ownership with Oliver Rixen as Managing Director and has served customers worldwide from Hamburg for over 40 years.

Name

fil tec rixen

Legal name

Fil-Tec Rixen GmbH

Website

https://fil-tec-rixen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fil-Tec Rixen GmbH is a family-owned Hamburg-based filter technology manufacturer supplying specialized filtration spare parts, systems, and engineering services to global shipping companies and industrial plants via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Filtration Media & Dust Collection Textiles (Air/Liquid Filtration) (IMAOADAC), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Marine filter systems
• Industrial filtration equipment
• Filter replacement parts
• Oil care centrifuges
• Engine filtration solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Filter Spare Parts Sales: Sale of high-quality filter technology spare parts for shipping and industry. Product range includes over 3,000 parts including filter cartridges, valves, seals, exchangeable cartridges, filter systems, separators, and cleaning products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fil-Tec Rixen GmbH manufactures and supplies high-quality filter technology spare parts and filtration systems for the shipping and industrial sectors. Its catalog of over 3,000 parts includes filter cartridges, valves, seals, exchangeable cartridges, complete filter systems (including centrifugal separators), oil care equipment, and cleaning products such as ultrasonic baths and high-pressure cleaners. The company operates in-house production in Hamburg, Germany, and offers custom-engineered filter solutions for specialized applications including CatFines, scrubber water, LNG gas, and cooling lubricant filtration.

Product overview

Fil-Tec Rixen GmbH is a German filter technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of filtration solutions for shipping and industry. The core product portfolio consists of BK Replacement Parts (filter cartridges, valves, seals for B&K systems), Exchangeable Cartridges (interchangeable filter cartridges), FT-Elements (proprietary filter elements manufactured in-house with over 3,000 parts), Filter Systems (complete filtration systems including centrifugal separators), Oil Care Products (oil maintenance equipment), and Cleaning Products (ultrasonic baths and high-pressure cleaning equipment). The company operates in-house production facilities in Hamburg, Germany, and serves customers globally with a focus on maritime and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BK Replacement Parts Replacement parts for B&K filter systems, including cartridges, valves, seals, and other components used in ship engines and industrial plants.
• Exchangeable Cartridges Interchangeable filter cartridges compatible with various filter systems, designed for easy replacement and maintenance in shipping and industrial applications.
• FT-Elements Proprietary filter elements manufactured in-house at the Hamburg facility, available in over 3,000 variations, including standard parts and custom-engineered solutions for specialized applications.
• Filter Systems Complete filtration systems including separators and centrifugal oil cleaners for shipping and industrial applications.
• Oil Care Products Products for maintaining and caring for oils and lubricants in engines and industrial machinery, including centrifuges and separators.
• Cleaning Products Ultrasonic baths and high-pressure cleaners with specialized attachments for filter element cleaning, extending filter lifespan and improving maintenance efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• CatFines filtration protecting ship engines from damage after 200-300 operating hours

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MANN+HUMMEL: World's largest independent filtration specialist serving automotive, industrial, and life sciences markets. Highly comparable as Fil-Tec Rixen explicitly offers MANN+HUMMEL-compatible centrifugal oil cleaners and competes in similar engine and industrial filtration categories.
• Donaldson Company: Global filtration manufacturer with strong engine, industrial, and aerospace filtration franchises. Competes with Fil-Tec Rixen in industrial and engine filtration, particularly for marine and heavy-duty applications.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies leader with a substantial Filtration division serving industrial, hydraulic, and process markets. Overlaps with Fil-Tec Rixen in industrial filter systems, valves, and fluid conditioning.
• Mahle: Global automotive and industrial filtration supplier with a strong industrial filtration business. Comparable product categories include engine and industrial fluid filtration serving similar OEM and aftermarket customers.
• Pall Corporation: Danaher-owned industrial filtration specialist serving aerospace, microelectronics, and process industries. Comparable in industrial fluid filtration technology and similar enterprise-grade customer base.
• Eaton Corporation: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant filtration business serving hydraulics, aerospace, and process industries. Comparable in industrial filtration systems, fluid conditioning, and global B2B distribution.

Direct peers

• Boll & Kirch Filterbau: German specialty filter manufacturer headquartered in Kerpen, focused on industrial liquid filtration with strong marine and process-industry exposure. Closest direct peer given similar German Mittelstand roots and overlapping marine and industrial filtration portfolios.
• HYDAC International: German-headquartered specialist in hydraulic filtration, accumulators, and fluid conditioning for industrial and mobile machinery. Comparable as a similar-sized German industrial filtration specialist serving overlapping industrial customer segments.
• Fleetguard (Cummins Filtration): Cummins' filtration division and a major marine filtration brand that Fil-Tec Rixen explicitly distributes and supports. Comparable as a direct competitor in marine and engine filtration spare parts.

Emerging players

• Bosch Rexroth: Industrial hydraulics and factory automation specialist with complementary filtration components for hydraulic and lubrication systems. Overlaps with Fil-Tec Rixen's cooling lubricant and industrial fluid filtration offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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