Hengst Filtration has successfully completed the acquisition of the British medical filtration specialist

International Filtration Solutions (IFS) will expand the company's technological expertise in the healthcare sector

Münster/Preston. The Hengst Group continues to advance its strategic development with a clear mission: to create innovative solutions for a cleaner and healthier future. With the full acquisition of UK-based International Filtration Solutions Ltd. (IFS) – comprising Medical Filtration Solutions Ltd. (MFS) and Air Filtration Solutions Ltd. (AFS) – Hengst is significantly strengthening its expertise in the field of Health Care Filtration.

MFS is a well-established provider of patient-focused medical filtration solutions. The company designs and manufactures breathing, anaesthesia, and insufflation filters that utilize advanced filter media to ensure safe, efficient, and customizable performance for clinical use. These solutions are engineered to reliably remove airborne particles, pathogens, and harmful gases, supporting high standards of patient care.

AFS complements the portfolio with a wide range of respiratory protection solutions, including particle masks, half and full-face masks, as well as powered air-purifying respirators that are effective against gases, vapors, and particles. The company is also a leader in the development of antimicrobial filter media and innovative technologies

“With the acquisition of IFS, we are sending a clear signal: Hengst is investing in the future – in technologies that protect lives, make processes safer, and enable sustainable solutions,” says Oliver Nabrotzky, Group Vice President at Hengst Filtration. “We look forward to setting new standards in Health Care Filtration together with our new colleagues and global partners.”

Brett Smyth, newly appointed Managing Director of IFS, also sees great potential in the partnership: “IFS brings a strong portfolio of market-leading respiratory and medical filtration products into the Hengst Group. The integration opens up exciting new opportunities – especially through access to global markets and Hengst’s technological strength. For our team, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and thrive as part of a global filtration leader.”