Mann+Hummel celebrates 85 years of filtration innovation
The company, founded in 1941, operates at more than 80 locations worldwide and employs over 21,000 people.

Mann+Hummel celebrates its 85th anniversary. The company, founded in 1941, operates at more than 80 locations worldwide and employs over 21,000 people.
“Our mission remains clear: By Separating the useful from the harmful we are delivering solutions for cleaner air, water, mobility and industry,” said Kurk Wilks, president and CEO of Mann+Hummel Group.
From its origins in automotive filtration, Mann+Hummel has expanded into diverse applications, including water treatment, air filtration, cleanroom technologies, digital solutions and more, developing intelligent filtration and separation solutions across its two segments, Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment. The company has over 250 patents in filtration media and annual consumption of 75,000 tons of media.
Looking ahead, Mann+Hummel’s strategy focuses on further expanding its leadership as the world’s most customer-centric filtration company, through investments in advanced filtration materials, innovations, digital platforms and strengthening manufacturing and distribution capabilities across the globe.
“At 85 years young, the focus is on speed, agility, and innovation,” said Thomas Fischer, chairman of Mann+Hummel. “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.”
Source: Mann+Hummel
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