MANN+HUMMEL, K&N ENGINEERING INC., SOGEFI GROUP, DONALDSON COMPANY INC., FREUDENBERG GROUP – are some of the leading automotive filter market players
The increasing sales of premium and luxury car owing to rising disposable income are the major driving factor for the global automotive filters market. In addition to these factors, the rising number of stringent regulations and compliance requirements are also expected to drive the demand. All the modern vehicles such as passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles are equipped with different filters for the up gradation of power and vehicle efficiency. The automotive filters market comprises of many regional, international, and local players. The regional and local vendors in the market offer cost-effective filters with advanced functionalities and features. Some of the key vendors are also expanding their customer base and are increasingly investing huge amount in R&D activities. Thus, the competitive environment in the market is expected to increase owing to the government regulations and advancements in technology.
MANN+HUMMEL, Donaldson Company Inc., and SOGEFI Group, among others are the leading automotive filter manufacturers offering their products to different automakers across the globe. The competition among these players is intensifying on a regular basis, owing to the rise in demand for the filtration products among the vehicle manufacturers. Some of the recent developments or business strategies adopted by these companies include; in 2019, Donaldson Company, Inc. announced the results of its fuel economy analysis of engine air filters. Under this analysis, Genuine PowerCore technology when compared with recently introduced competitive engine air filters, was able to save up to US$175 per truck in annual fuel and filter replacement costs. Similarly, in 2017, MANN+HUMMEL designed a brake dust particle filter which is meant to reduce the particulates which are created during braking. This can helps to reduce the emission of particulates and as a result less brake dust particulates are able to penetrate the ambient air in traffic. These strategies are adopted to enhance respective brand images and increase net sales year-on-year.
Several other developments of market players include:
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2019 |
Denso Corp. unveiled its plan to build a new plant in China. This new plant is expected to cover about 100,000 square meters and is expected to contain auto parts manufacturing workshops, warehousing and distribution center, and a monitoring center, to produce auto electronic components upon completion. The company aims to operate this plant in 2021 and reach mass production in 2022. |
APAC |
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2019 |
Hengst SE opened a new production plant in Rawicz, Poland to meet the increasing demand for filtration solution in the automotive industry |
Europe |
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2019 |
ACDelco launched new cabin air filters, these filters are manufactured with high-quality multiple fiber layer media and have capability to capture up to 95% dust, dirt, pollen and other pollutants. The filter facilitates improved airflow and helps defrosting performance of the A/C systems. |
North America |
