Filtration Group has acquired Oxyphen, a Swiss manufacturer of microporous track-etched membranes.
Track-etched membrane is a high-precision manufactured film used in critical applications for life science, automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Oxyphen’s track-etched membrane solutions complement the porous product offering and manufacturing capability within Filtration Group’s Porex business.
“We are excited to have a great entrepreneur like Annette Heusser and the team at Oxyphen joining us on our common mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive,” said Tim McCarty, CEO of Filtration Group.
“Filtration Group is an ideal home for Oxyphen because we share a mission-driven and entrepreneurial culture that is customer-focused,” said Oxyphen CEO Annette Heusser.
Headquartered in Wetzikon, Switzerland, Oxyphen has more than 60 employees across two facilities in Europe.
The Filtration Group portfolio already includes AG Industries, Air Flow Technology, Air System Products, Chemco, Clear Edge, Dafco, Facet, FG Clean Wipes, FG Fluid Solutions, Filtrair, Filtran, Filtration Group HVAC, Filtration Group Process Systems, Global Filter, Jonell Systems, Kaydon Filtration, Multisorb, PCI Membranes, Porex, Process Technologies, Purafil, Universal Air Filter, Waco and Zinga.