Mr. Luigi Riolo founded Filtrex on March 30th, 1977, with the goal of manufacturing and marketing filters for industrial sectors and power generation.
Filtrex, with its headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Milan, Italy, provides filtration solutions and technical services to various industries, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, environmental protection, power generation, water treatment, navy, and marine transport.
Filtrex operates from its headquarters in Italy and through worldwide branches, holding prestigious certifications for quality and engineering and manufacturing standards.
The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including engineering design specifications and P&IDs, procurement of equipment and materials, fabrication and assembly of filters into modules in its dedicated facility, as well as the preparation of data books and operating manuals. Additionally, the company provides technical services for inspection, installation, commissioning, startup, and post-startup support.
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Mr. Luigi Riolo founded Filtrex on March 30th, 1977, with the goal of manufacturing and marketing filters for industrial sectors and power generation.
The company began producing self-cleaning automatic filters for the Italian Navy, leading to growth in the naval market. In 1986 Filtrex provided their first self-cleaning, skid mounted ACR filter to one of the most important Eastern Europe refineries.
Filtrex’s innovative filtration technology enabled widespread application, including in oil refineries and petrochemical plants.
Filtrex expanded globally, opening branches worldwide and investing in the research of advanced and sustainable technologies.
Filtrex relocated its production to a larger, highly automated facility with CNC machines and robots, and it moved its offices to a new headquarters in Milan.
The company has achieved global leadership in the Ballast Water Treatment market and has focused its business development on combating air and water pollution.
The headquarters are located in a 3,200 sqmt (34,000 sqft) building, which was specifically designed to accommodate the growing needs of the company, featuring modern spaces, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced technology to support both administrative and operational activities.
The manufacturing complex is conveniently located near Milan Malpensa Airport and covers 42,000 sqmt (450,000 sqft), making it one of the most extensive facilities in the filtration industry. Equipped with cutting-edge machinery, it is designed to meet the highest industry standards.
One of the main goals of Filtrex is to ensure a safe working environment, which is reflected in the design of the modern facilities. All efforts are made to create a safe and healthy work climate for employees under any circumstances.
In addition to complying with OHS regulations, Filtrex has defined its own OHS policy, outlining specific actions to minimize risks. Training and information are considered key elements in the prevention and management of risks. Reducing accidents is a top priority.
