Filtration Group, a global filtration leader in liquid, process, environmental air, and fluid solutions, has acquired Purafil, Inc., a world leader in gas-phase air filtration solutions.

Both Purafil and its sister filtration company, Kaydon Custom Filtration, were previously owned by SKF Group as part of the acquisition of Kaydon Corporation in October 2013. Purafil is the newest company to be acquired by Filtration Group, an affiliate of Madison Industries. One of the fastest growing companies in the industry, Filtration Group creates a safer, healthier, and more productive world with unparalleled filtration products to best serve its customers, according to a company press release.

James Mash, president and CEO of Purafil said, “Combining forces with such a forward-thinking company uniquely positions Purafil to build upon its foundation of quality, innovation, and customer focus. I truly believe this is a remarkable opportunity for Purafil to expand our leadership in the filtration industry with a strategic partner.” (GK)