Micronics Engineered Filtration Group Acquires Action Filtration

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.

Cleanova (PX3) Acquires Micronics Engineered Filtration Group

March 5, 2025

Industrial Services

Cleanova, a PX3 Partners-backed filtration platform, is acquiring Micronics Engineered Filtration Group from Vance Street Capital. The combination creates an expanded global filtration business that pairs Micronics' strong North American presence and air-filtration capabilities with Cleanova's EMEA footprint and liquid-filtration expertise; the deal is expected to close in Q2 2025.

The Middleby Corporation Acquires Filtration Automation Inc.

June 13, 2023

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation has acquired Filtration Automation, Inc., the maker of Micron‑Pro high‑capacity oil management systems used in poultry, fish and snack food applications. The Mansfield, Texas company generates approximately $10 million in annual revenue and its patented continuous oil filtration technology will expand Middleby’s frying system and food‑processing product offerings.

Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires Filter Resources, Inc. from Parker Hannifin

December 4, 2023

Industrial Services

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a Frontenac-backed industrial distributor, has acquired Parker Hannifin Filtration (Houston), LLC (dba Filter Resources, Inc.). Filter Resources — a distributor of process liquid and air filtration products serving downstream oil & gas, petrochemical, and specialty chemical markets — will retain its brand and continue operating from its Pasadena, Texas and Lake Charles, Louisiana locations under General Manager Sidney Mondin. The deal expands MCE's filtration capabilities as an add-on to its platform.

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.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Fumex Air Filtration Systems

December 17, 2024

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Fumex Air Filtration Systems, a Kennesaw, Georgia-based designer and manufacturer of industrial fume extraction and air filtration solutions. Fumex CEO Kevin East is reinvesting and will remain in place; Vance Street plans to support product development, organic growth and pursue strategic M&A opportunities to expand the business.