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Filtration Group Inc.

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$75.0M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Over its 65-plus year history, the company has grown from one location with 12 employees to a global manufacturer with more than 1,000 employees and 13 facilities across the globe. Filtration Group offers product lines that run the gamut from basic furnace filters for the home to biological safety filters. In recent years, Filtration Group has expanded its business by acquiring Filtrair B.V., a Netherlands-based filtration manufacturer that specializes in filters for automotive paint facilities, gas turbines, intakes and high-end HVAC installations. Overall, Filtration Group produces more than 30 million filters every year, totaling roughly 125,000 filters per day. Filtration Group's commitment to product excellence and innovative solutions has established it as a leader in the distribution and OEM markets. The company has strategic alliances and partnerships with many of the top filtration companies to ensure timely access to the industry's most recent, emerging technologies. Strong Growth: Filtration Group revenues have grown 500 percent in the last 15 years, driven by acquisitions and company growth. Filtration Group has used acquisitions to broaden product lines and incorporate new manufacturing technologies, but has also expanded its capabilities from within. Technology: Filtration Group's fully-automated processes produce the most technologically advanced filters on the market. ...

Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Ost
Number of Employees 600
Contact Information

912 E Washington St

Joliet, Illinois 60433-1268

www.filtrationg...

(815) 726-4600

NAICS Code Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing: 333411

News & Analysis

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  • Filtration Group continues strides in HEPA

    - 2005-08-01

    Filtration Group has introduced new M-Series HEPA high efficiency particulate air filters, marking a major advancement in HEPA filtration. This line of filters has redefined HEPA value, versatility and performance, according to executives. Its original design makes the M-Series extremely durable. The low weight, mini-pleated media pack and integral handle...

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  • Filtration Group

    - 2005-05-01

    Brandon Ost has been named the COO for Filtration Group, the largest privately owned air filtration manufacturer in North America. As part of his promotion, Ost will take over some of the company's day-to-day operations. He will also retain his current position as manager of the company's High Purity Products...

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  • Filtration Group raises mayor's hopes for Plant 19.

    - 2005-02-24

    By Toya Graham, The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 24--YORK -- Filtration Group Inc., a Midwest-based company with two sites in York, could bring 100 more jobs to the city if the company buys a ...

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  • Filtration Group forms alliance

    - 2005-02-01

    Filtration Group has entered into an alliance with Mikropor, a Turkish filter manufacturing company. The partnership will allow both companies to broaden their gas turbine product lines and expand their global presence. Filtration Group and Mikropor reportedly saw value in the alliance because of their combined experience in gas turbine...

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  • Acquisitions shake things up in filtration: Cuno, Ahlstrom, Filtration Group positioning for growth

    - 2004-10-01

    It's been a very interesting 2004 so far in the filtration industry. Already, a number of mergers and acquisitions have taken place indicating that larger filtration companies are positioning their businesses much more strongly into segments and geographies where they foresee significant growth opportunities. These acquisitions create new business...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Brandon Ost Chief Executive Officer
Edward F. Lyons President & COO
Peter Popoff Vice President
Jay Forcucci General Manager
Tom Bloodgood General Manager
Dean Kerstetter Executive Director
Bob Mangiaforte Director, Intl Sales
Carrie Jones Director, Sales, Marketing
Dave Flynn Director, Manufacturing
Eugene Beck Director, Sales, Marketing
Jim Nebor Director, Finance
John McGovern Director, Info Services
Phil Winters Director, Product Dev
Al Longton Manager, Business
Gene Klingbeil Product Manager
Scott Renwick Branch Manager

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Lawrence Ost Chairman

Organization Position Status
Filtration Group Incorporated Chief Executive Officer Current
Filtration Group Incorporated General Manager Former
Filtration Group Incorporated General Manager Former

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Filtration Group Incorporated President & COO Current
Filtration Group Incorporated Vice Chairman Current
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Doctorate Former
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Masters Former
Rutgers University Bachelor's Degree Former

Mr. Popoff has been a Vice President and President of the Filtration Group since February 2008. He was Vice President Operations of the Filtration Group from April 2006 to February 2008, Vice President/General Manager of the Global Racor Division from July 2004 to April 2006, and General Manager of the Racor Division from February 1987 to July 2004.

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Filtration Group Incorporated Vice President Current
Parker Hannifin Corporation President, Filtration Group & Vice President Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated General Manager Current
Filtration Group Incorporated General Manager Former

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Filtration Group Incorporated General Manager Current
Filtration Group Incorporated General Manager Former

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Filtration Group Incorporated Executive Director Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Intl Sales Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Sales, Marketing Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Manufacturing Current
Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Manufacturing Former

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Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Sales, Marketing Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Finance Current
Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Finance Former

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Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Info Services Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Director, Product Dev Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Manager, Business Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Product Manager Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Branch Manager Current

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Filtration Group Incorporated Chairman Current
Filtration Group Incorporated CEO Former
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