MANN+HUMMEL Celebrates its 85th Anniversary
Key Highlights
- Future strategies include investing in advanced filtration materials, digital platforms, and expanding manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
- Leadership emphasizes speed, agility, and innovation, aiming to be the most customer-centric filtration company worldwide.
- MANN+HUMMEL is committed to leading industry advancements through filter media science and digital transformation.
On Jan. 6, 2026, MANN+HUMMEL celebrates its 85th anniversary. Since 1941, the company has grown into a global leader in filtration solutions, operating at more than 80 locations worldwide and employing over 21,000 people.
“Our mission remains clear: By separating the useful from the harmful, we are delivering solutions for cleaner air, water, mobility, and industry,” said Kurk Wilks, CEO of MANN+HUMMEL.
Looking ahead, MANN+HUMMEL plans to focus further on expanding its leadership as the world's most customer-centric filtration company, through investments in advanced filtration materials, innovations, digital platforms, and strengthening manufacturing and distribution capabilities worldwide.
“At 85 years young, the focus is on speed, agility, and innovation,” said Thomas Fischer,
chairman of MANN+HUMMEL. “Our vision is to lead the industry through filter media science and digitalization, delivering solutions that make life cleaner and better for generations to come. We’re accelerating innovation with “China speed,” building customer-centric agility, and advancing cleaner air, water, mobility, and industry worldwide."