Mann+Hummel, headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, is celebrating its 85th anniversary this month, marking a legacy of resilience and innovation that began in 1941.

The company has grown into a global leader in filtration solutions, operating at more than 80 locations worldwide and employing over 21,000 people.

“Our mission remains clear,” says president and CEO Kurk Wilks. “By Separating the useful from the harmful we are delivering solutions for cleaner air, water, mobility and industry.”

From its origins in automotive filtration, Mann+Hummel has expanded into diverse applications including water treatment, air filtration, cleanroom technologies and digital solutions, developing intelligent filtration and separation solutions across its two segments, Transportation, and Life Sciences and Environment.

With over 250 patents and an annual consumption of 75,000 tons of primarily nonwoven filter media, the company continues to set industry standards for precision and sustainability.

Looking ahead, the company’s strategy will focus on further expanding its leadership as the world’s most customer-centric filtration company, through investments in advanced materials and digital platforms while strengthening manufacturing and distribution capabilities across the globe.

“At 85 years young, our focus is on speed, agility and innovation,” said chairman Thomas Fischer. “Our vision is to lead the industry through filter media science and digitalization, delivering solutions that make life cleaner and better for generations to come. We’re accelerating innovation with ‘China speed’ –  building customer-centric agility and advancing cleaner air, water, mobility, and industry worldwide.”

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