Filter companies featured include Sogefi, AAF International, Northeast Air Solutions, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Mann+Hummel, Irema Ireland, Amazon Filters, Parker Hannifin, Atlas Copco Group, Danmil, Pall
1. Sogefi to sell filtration unit to US private equity firm
Italy’s Sogefi has entered into an agreement to sell its Filtration business unit to the US private equity fund Pacific Avenue Capital Partners for an enterprise value of €374 million.
2. American Air Filter acquires Northeast Air Solutions
American Air Filter Co Inc (AAF International) has acquired Northeast Air Solutions Inc, a provider of clean air solutions to New England since 1946.
3. Freudenberg launches fully synthetic wetlaid nonwovens for filtration
Freudenberg Performance Materials has unveiled a new 100% synthetic wetlaid nonwoven product line made in Germany.
4. Mann+Hummel names new president & GM for the Automotive Aftermarket
Mann+Hummel has appointed Cedric Dackam as the new president and general manager for its Automotive Aftermarket division comprising Original Equipment Service for Passenger Cars, the Independent Aftermarket for Passenger Cars and Heavy Duty Vehicles, and the Industry sector.
5. Irema Ireland launches 100% biodegradable and renewable filter media
Irema Ireland has launched BioEir – a 100% sustainable and biodegradable filter material.
6. New leadership for Mann+Hummel’s Air Filtration and Water Membrane Solutions business
Mann+Hummel has appointed Henk in ’t Hof as president Life Sciences & Environment (LS&E) from 1 April 2024.
7. Amazon Filters launches sustainable polypropylene versions of its meltblown filter media
Amazon Filters is using polypropylene (PP) manufactured from renewable resources in the production of its meltblown filter media.
8. Parker Hannifin invests in testing capabilities for next generation filtration
Parker Hannifin has developed a comprehensive testing programme for advanced gas turbine filtration systems putting the company in a unique position to create even more effective filtration systems for the future.
9. Atlas Copco acquires Danish process filtration company
Sweden’s Atlas Copco Group has bought Danmil A/S, a Danish process filtration company serving the pharma and food and beverage sectors.
10. Pall opens US$150mn facility in Singapore to support growing semiconductor demand
Pall Corporation has opened its new manufacturing facility in Singapore that will serve regional and global customers within the growing semiconductor industry.