Vance Street Capital Acquires Fumex Air Filtration Systems

Vance Street Capital Partners with Keltec Technolab

March 28, 2024

Industrial Services

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Keltec Technolab Inc., a Twinsburg, Ohio manufacturer of aftermarket compressed-air filtration components, to support the company's next phase of growth. The Kaiser family is retaining a significant ownership stake and will continue to lead Keltec; debt financing was provided by Apogem Capital and terms were not disclosed.

Pacific Avenue Acquires Sogefi's Filtration Business (Now Purflux Group)

June 4, 2024

Automotive

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Sogefi Filtration S.A. and Sogefi USA Inc. (the Filtration Business Unit) from Sogefi S.p.A.; the business will operate as Purflux Group. The company is a global manufacturer of vehicle filtration components serving aftermarket distributors and OEMs, generated over $600 million of revenue in 2023, and will be grown as a platform focused on aftermarket initiatives and supporting OEMs through the transition to electric vehicles.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Stake in System Seals

December 9, 2024

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Cleveland-based System Seals, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary sealing solutions. Founder and CEO Arnold von Engelbrechten will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue to lead the business as Vance Street supports product development, international expansion and targeted M&A.

Micronics Engineered Filtration Group Acquires Action Filtration

November 19, 2024

Manufacturing

Micronics Engineered Filtration Group, a portfolio company of Vance Street Capital, has acquired Action Filtration, an aftermarket manufacturer of pleated and cartridge filters for dust collection and air pollution control. The add-on expands Micronics’ engineered filtration portfolio and manufacturing footprint to better serve industrial end markets requiring environmental and emissions control expertise.

Keltec Technolab Acquires Swift Filters

September 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Vance Street Capital portfolio company Keltec Technolab has acquired Swift Filters, a North American manufacturer of custom hydraulic filter and strainer elements founded in 1970. The deal combines Keltec's compressed air and gas filtration capabilities with Swift's hydraulic filtration expertise to create a broader product suite; terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Apogem Capital.

Micronics (Vance Street-backed) Acquires SOLAFT Filtration Solutions

January 4, 2024

Manufacturing

Vance Street Capital’s portfolio company Micronics Engineered Filtration Group has acquired Solaft Filtration Solutions, a vertically integrated global industrial filtration solutions provider with manufacturing and R&D operations across Australia, Brazil, China and India. The deal expands Micronics’ engineered filtration product portfolio and geographic footprint, enhancing its ability to serve demanding end markets such as mining, power generation and water/wastewater treatment.