Parker Hannifin Acquires Filtration Group Corporation for $9.25 Billion

Donaldson Acquires Facet Filtration From Filtration Group for $820 Million

February 2, 2026

Industrial Services

Donaldson Company completed its previously announced acquisition of Filtration Group’s Facet Filtration business in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $820 million. Facet is an innovator in mission-critical fuel and fluid filtration, with products used across the jet fuel supply chain and demand driven largely by recurring, regulated replacement cycles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pentair Acquires Pleatco Filtration

September 15, 2021

Manufacturing

Pentair plc entered into and then completed a definitive agreement to acquire Pleatco Filtration, a manufacturer of aftermarket water filtration and clean air technologies, for approximately $255 million in cash. The acquisition expands Pentair’s replacement filter product offerings across its pool/spa distribution channels and strengthens its industrial air filtration portfolio.