Atmus Filtration Technologies Acquires Koch Filter Corporation from Air Distribution Technologies

Truelink Capital Acquires Air Distribution Technologies from Johnson Controls

August 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Truelink Capital has acquired Air Distribution Technologies from Johnson Controls, establishing the business as an independent company led by existing CEO Doug Schuster. The company, which includes brands such as Koch Filter, Titus, Ruskin and PennBarry and employs over 4,500 people across 25+ locations, will receive strategic and operational investment from Truelink to accelerate growth and pursue M&A initiatives.

Mikisew Group Acquires ATB Private Equity's Stake in JL Filtration

July 6, 2023

Industrial Services

Mikisew Group purchased all of ATB Private Equity’s equity holdings in JL Filtration, increasing its ownership from a prior 2020 investment and now holding a majority interest. JL Filtration, a Canada-based provider of industrial filtration equipment, consumables, field services and rentals, will continue to work with existing investors including Altos Partners and management as Mikisew pursues strategic industry and geographic diversification.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires Solventum's Purification & Filtration Business

September 2, 2025

Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific completed the acquisition of Solventum's Purification & Filtration business for approximately $4.0 billion in cash. The divested business—now Thermo Fisher's Filtration and Separation business—adds bioprocessing filtration, industrial filtration and membrane technologies to Thermo Fisher's Life Sciences Solutions portfolio and is expected to generate about $750 million in revenue in 2025.

Filtration Group (Madison Industries) Acquires Molecular Products from Arlington Capital Partners

June 7, 2021

Manufacturing

Filtration Group, an affiliate of Madison Industries, has acquired Molecular Products, a global provider of pure air technologies, from Arlington Capital Partners. The deal brings Molecular's advanced chemical-based air treatment products and manufacturing capabilities into Filtration Group's portfolio to expand its life- and mission-critical filtration offerings across healthcare, defense and industrial markets.

A. O. Smith Acquires Atlantic Filter Corporation

June 8, 2022

Manufacturing

A. O. Smith Corporation acquired Atlantic Filter Corporation, a third-generation family-owned water treatment equipment manufacturer and dealer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. The all-cash deal (terms undisclosed) expands A. O. Smith's North America water treatment capabilities and presence in Florida; Atlantic Filter's leadership will remain in place.

Ingersoll Rand Acquires Controlled Fluidics and Ethafilter s.r.l.

April 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Ingersoll Rand Inc. has closed two acquisitions: Controlled Fluidics, a U.S.-based thermoplastic bonding and custom plastic assembly specialist serving life sciences and other high-growth end markets, and Ethafilter s.r.l., an Italy-based producer of filters and filter elements for the compressed air sector. The deals expand Ingersoll Rand's product portfolio and aftermarket capabilities, strengthening its position in life sciences, sterile filtration, and air treatment markets.