Ludwigsburg (Germany), May 4, 2016 – MANN+HUMMEL announced that they have finalized their acquisition of the global filtration operations of Affinia Group, manufacturer of the WIX and FILTRON brand of filters.
Alfred Weber, President and CEO of the MANN+HUMMEL Group (left) with Keith Wilson, CEO and President of the Affinia Group
“The addition of the WIX and FILTRON brands to MANN+HUMMEL strengthen our global presence with an expanded product portfolio and access to new markets,” said Alfred Weber, President and Chief Executive Officer of MANN+HUMMEL. “Our joint 150 years of experience, complementary competencies, and 20,000 valued employees worldwide ensure that we will continue to grow and serve our customers with the best in filtration solutions.”
The two companies will bring together on- and off-road and industrial filtration solutions. Affinia’s filtration business, familiar from the brands WIX and FILTRON, specializes in the oil, fuel, hydraulic and coolant filter aftermarket. MANN+HUMMEL is a privately-held global filtration expert offering filtration solutions to original equipment and aftermarket customers in both the automotive and industrial sectors.
MANN+HUMMEL will lead the Group as a new business unit based in North Carolina in the US. Keith Wilson, previously CEO and President of Affinia, will retain his executive function as President and CEO of MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology and report to Manfred Wolf, the supervisory board chairman of the acquired company.
Wix-Filtron, a newly formed business unit of MANN+HUMMEL and a global leader in filtration, has donated $1,000 to the Dillon County Council of Aging, an organization that promotes the health and well-being of the senior Dillon population through a variety of targeted services, classes and offerings. The donation celebrates MANN+HUMMEL’s recent acquisition of the company and reaffirms its shared commitment to people, community and excellence.
The Dillon County Council for Aging assists the area’s seniors by providing general services like group- and home-delivered meals, local transportation to the center for errands and appointments, homemaker services, education and wellness programs, as well as leisure, social and recreational activities.
“We are excited to join MANN+HUMMEL, a company that shares a culture similar to ours, including valuing the importance of people and community,” said Ernie Adams, Human Resources Manager with MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology’s Dillon Plant. “The Dillon County Council for Aging is an organization near and dear to many of our hearts here in the Dillon area, and we’re thrilled to support this fundraiser as part of our new partnership with MANN+HUMMEL.”
Wix-Filtron became part of MANN+HUMMEL on May 4, 2016, when the company completed its acquisition of the former Affinia Group, including its WIX Filters and FILTRON brands. The merger has strengthened MANN+ HUMMEL’s position as one of the largest filtration companies in the world with 20,000 employees.
About WIX Filters
Since 1939, WIX® Filters has been an innovator in filtration products. WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. Its product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. For more information, visit www.wixfilters.com, or any of our social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
