Established in 1978, Dustcheck manufactures industrial dust collectors and industrial air filtration systems at its premises in Stoke-on-Trent. The acquisition by Filtermist is designed to strengthen the company’s service offering in the UK’s dust extraction market as part of strategic growth plans.
Explains Filtermist managing director James Stansfield: “Filtermist is the UK market leader for oil mist extraction and began expanding its service proposition to include dust, fume and smoke when it became part of the Absolent Group in 2010.
“The company’s capabilities increased again with the acquisition of Filtertech Ltd and Multi Fan Systems last year; the deal with Dustcheck will further strengthen our dust extraction offering – particularly in large, centralised extraction systems.
“Filtermist has an extremely ambitious growth strategy and we are confident that this latest acquisition will play a key role in ensuring the company meets its targets.”
Increasing capability in dust extraction is a natural progression for Filtermist – the company has distributed dust extraction filters from sister firm Absolent AB since 2010, and dust control accounts for a significant proportion of the centralised extraction systems designed and installed by Multi Fan Systems.
Continues Stansfield: “Finding a suitable business with a similar ethos to Filtermist’s was very important. When we started looking at Dustcheck as a potential acquisition for Filtermist it became apparent that there are a number of synergies between the two companies.
“We are both forward thinking UK manufacturers with extensive experience in our respective industries, we both offer a full turnkey service and we both recognise the value of offering extensive aftersales support. And, probably most importantly of all, both companies also place great value on recruiting and retaining the best people for the job.
“Filtermist is extremely excited by this deal and we are confident that it will result in continued growth for both companies.”
Oil mist filters manufacturer moves into new market with Dustcheck acquisition
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Telford-based industrial air filtration specialist Filtermist International, part of the Swedish Absolent Group, has acquired dust removal expert Dustcheck Limited in a deal worth £2.3 million.
