Freudenberg Filtration Technologies has entered into a joint venture with Micro Fresh Filters (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. by acquiring a majority share of the Australian company. Micro Fresh Filters is a specialist in manufacturing technically demanding filters for the mining and raw material processing industry. With this arrangement, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies will expand its portfolio of filter cartridges and secure a solid base for further growth in Australia.
"With the integration of Micro Fresh Filters our Australian customers benefit from an enlarged product portfolio and new service solutions for enhanced and energy efficient filtration performances," said Dr. Jörg Sievert, president and CEO of Freudenberg Filtration Technologies.
Micro Fresh Filters’ founder and managing director Raymond de Jersey said,"This is an exciting development for Micro Fresh with the prospect of us being able to access FFT's considerable product range together with their internationally recognized technology and solutions for our customers.”
The management team will also include Michael Müller, filtration division manager of Freudenberg Filtration Technologies in Australia.