RoboVent acquired by Air Filtration Holdings LLC

RoboVent, Sterling Heights, Mich., is now part of Air Filtration Holdings LLC, Chicago. The acquisition became official on Feb. 1, 2018.

Managing Director Jim Reid explained that RoboVent had been approached for acquisition several times over the years. However, the possibility of selling the company only became a genuine possibility when ownership met AFH CEO Brandon Ost and his team.

“When they described their vision for Air Filtration Holdings, we knew this was something we wanted to be part of,” Reid said. “The merging of RoboVent’s innovative technologies with AFH’s depth of filtration and business experience will create a world leader in filtration and provide RoboVent additional resources to support its continued growth.”

Reid continued, “The RoboVent flag still flies, and with the financial backing and a deeper breadth of knowledge now available to us through AFH, we are gearing up to become a more formidable force in the air filtration industry.”

“We intend to acquire and invest in the most innovative, forward-thinking businesses in the air filtration industry,” said Ost. “RoboVent’s focus on sustainability and dedication to customer-centric solutions is perfectly aligned with our mission to deliver best-in-class solutions that keep environments safe and industries thriving.”

Ost also explained the RoboVent will serve as a flagship company in this industry family of businesses that will help attract other air filtration companies that have the vision and the technology to transform the industry as we know it. In the last few months, AFH has acquired Maryland-based Viskon-Aire, a leading manufacturer of air filtration products, and Illinois-based Permatron, a provider of custom, technology-driven air filtration solutions with over 60 years of experience.