Rahul Kapoor
Managing Director
Notably, the future of the air filtration solutions market offers an exciting development in this field, turning effective emphasizing safety and environmental sustainability. The trend is evident from the Fortune Business Insights reports that account the global air filters market size will reach $16 billion in 2024 to $29.10 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.8 percent, rising from $15.02 billion in 2023.
Camfil India, a subsidiary of the Camfil Group is a prominent player in the air filtration market, recognized as a premium manufacturer and service provider of air filtration products. Well, Camfil Group’s journey dates back to 1963 when it started with addressing some of the most challenging air filtration needs, including high-tech industrial air filtration. Today, Camfil Group, having established its presence across 35+ countries with sales offices, offers a variety of World Health Organization (WHO)-complaint air filtration solutions.
Camfil serves several industries, including Electronics and Optics, Energy and Power Systems, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Logistics, Material Processing, Commercial and Public Buildings, Transportation, and Waste and Recycling. It stands out as one of the few market leaders providing comprehensive clean air solutions across four major segments, namely HVAC air filters for commercial buildings, and public facilities, including Clean Process Air Filters that are designed for manufacturing and production environments that maintain safety for both operators and facilities.
Air Pollution Control (APC) Filters for operational and industrial units, Air Filtration Solutions for Power Systems, and Molecular contamination filters that target gaseous pollutants and odors, requiring ultra-level filtration. With this extensive range, Camfil is committed to delivering clean air solutions tailored to various sectors.
Camfil is among the first few companies in this industry that has been releasing its annual sustainability reports since the last eight years. It owns green pro certification from the Green Building Council of India, and thus uses less fuel and reduces carbon emissions. No doubt, its products too are eco-green labeled. Anil Nair, Head of Projects
& Applications at Camfil India, explains, “Camfil is a family-owned business that operates as a fully multinational organization, providing comprehensive air filtration solutions. We address the critical issue of air filtration, which is essential for saving lives. Therefore, the manner in which we serve our markets is of utmost importance”.
Camfil India’s unique selling proposition(USP) is based on two key principles. First, the company takes a responsible approach that prioritizes human health. Second, as a premium player in the market, its products are one of the best options available in the market. Camfil emphasizes the value of its products, and justifies this by analyzing the total cost of ownership, which includes expenses from the initial purchase to eventual disposal. The company is also strongly aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and CO2 emissions.
While India is slowly progressing, the company continues to encounter significant challenges. Intense competition in the market is one of those. Compounding this issue is the low awareness of air filtration among consumers. To combat this, the company prioritizes consumer education through regular awareness programs, highlighting the importance of air quality. Additionally, according to Camfil India’s owners’ directives as it prioritizes people’s matter first, it invests back into training its employees and R&D in a big way. The company’s local business development heads and product experts are its critical assets, with product managers actively involved in developing, engineering, and monitoring products prior to launch. Formidably, its workforce constituting experienced professionals along side new talent drives innovation and positions it for ongoing growth and success.
Technology is the cornerstone of Camfil’s operations as a technology-driven enterprise. It focuses primarily on engineered solutions, emphasizing the importance of technical expertise. Its commitment is evident in its six research and development (R&D) centers worldwide, where a substantial portion of Camfil’s revenue is reinvested. Each Camfil location has a designated R&D leader, and its R&D teams actively engage in media science and the advancement of new machinery. They collaborate with international organizations to enhance filtration technology and continuously seek new raw materials contributing to a better life. Over the past two to three years, Camfil has even announced the establishment of several major manufacturing plants, including one of the largest in China.
Rahul Kapoor, Managing Director, Camfil India says, “Customer feedback is crucial for improving our products. As an ISO-certified organization, we have formal channels to gather this input. Many customers have been with Camfil for over 25 years, reflecting their satisfaction. Despite several other alternatives, they remain loyal due to our product quality and comprehensive services. When challenges arise, we thoroughly investigate using our application expertise, which strengthens customer loyalty to Camfil”.
Future Headway
Looking ahead, Camfil Group has a vision of investing in India because of the economy. Camfil India strives to manufacture high-efficiency materials in the region for local consumption, hence it has invested in a bigger plant in Gurgaon, Manesar, and Haryana. This plant will be a local sourcing hub within the Camfil Group for Gas Turbines & Industrial compressor filters. Its new AHU filters will be highly efficient with extended capacity. Moreover, all HVAC filters produced in India will comply with the BIS standards 17570-2021. Camfil India will also be introducing a new range of filters for Molecular contamination control.
Furthermore, the semiconductor segment is emerging as a key focus for Camfil India. Camfil Group has a dedicated solution for that, backed by a global track record. The company also plans to establish multiple manufacturing setups specifically for semiconductor.
Camfil India’s unique selling proposition(USP) is based on two key principles. First, the company takes a responsible approach that prioritizes human health. Second, as a premium player in the market, its products are one of the best options available in the market. Camfil emphasizes the value of its products, and justifies this by analyzing the total cost of ownership, which includes expenses from the initial purchase to eventual disposal. The company is also strongly aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and CO2 emissions.
While India is slowly progressing, the company continues to encounter significant challenges. Intense competition in the market is one of those. Compounding this issue is the low awareness of air filtration among consumers. To combat this, the company prioritizes consumer education through regular awareness programs, highlighting the importance of air quality. Additionally, according to Camfil India’s owners’ directives as it prioritizes people’s matter first, it invests back into training its employees and R&D in a big way. The company’s local business development heads and product experts are its critical assets, with product managers actively involved in developing, engineering, and monitoring products prior to launch. Formidably, its workforce constituting experienced professionals along side new talent drives innovation and positions it for ongoing growth and success.
Technology is the cornerstone of Camfil’s operations as a technology-driven enterprise. It focuses primarily on engineered solutions, emphasizing the importance of technical expertise. Its commitment is evident in its six research and development (R&D) centers worldwide, where a substantial portion of Camfil’s revenue is reinvested. Each Camfil location has a designated R&D leader, and its R&D teams actively engage in media science and the advancement of new machinery. They collaborate with international organizations to enhance filtration technology and continuously seek new raw materials contributing to a better life. Over the past two to three years, Camfil has even announced the establishment of several major manufacturing plants, including one of the largest in China.
Rahul Kapoor, Managing Director, Camfil India says, “Customer feedback is crucial for improving our products. As an ISO-certified organization, we have formal channels to gather this input. Many customers have been with Camfil for over 25 years, reflecting their satisfaction. Despite several other alternatives, they remain loyal due to our product quality and comprehensive services. When challenges arise, we thoroughly investigate using our application expertise, which strengthens customer loyalty to Camfil”.
Future Headway
Looking ahead, Camfil Group has a vision of investing in India because of the economy. Camfil India strives to manufacture high-efficiency materials in the region for local consumption, hence it has invested in a bigger plant in Gurgaon, Manesar, and Haryana. This plant will be a local sourcing hub within the Camfil Group for Gas Turbines & Industrial compressor filters. Its new AHU filters will be highly efficient with extended capacity. Moreover, all HVAC filters produced in India will comply with the BIS standards 17570-2021. Camfil India will also be introducing a new range of filters for Molecular contamination control.
Furthermore, the semiconductor segment is emerging as a key focus for Camfil India. Camfil Group has a dedicated solution for that, backed by a global track record. The company also plans to establish multiple manufacturing setups specifically for semiconductor.
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