Porvair plc

History

Year	Detail
1982	Porvair plc was founded in 1982. Porvair is a filtration and environmental technology group that operates in the U.K., U.S., Germany, the Netherlands, and China.
2013	The company acquired the business and assets of Eisenmann Metallurgical, a U.S. company that specialized in designing and manufacturing filtration systems for molten metals. This acquisition helped the company add additional specialist filtration manufacturing to PFG Inc.
2015	The company acquired the business and assets of TEM Filter Company, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of specialist filtration products. The acquisition broadened the company's product offering and increased its reach in Europe and other global markets.
2017	Porvair plc acquired J.G. Finneran Associates Inc., based in Vineland, New Jersey. J G Finneran specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing specialist laboratory consumables, such as vials, closures, and microplates. This acquisition expanded the company's laboratory division and strengthened its presence in the laboratory consumables market.
2018	The company acquired Keystone Filter, a U.S.-based manufacturer of filter housings and cartridges, to enhance its product offerings, particularly in the U.S. industrial and process filtration sectors.
2019	The company acquired The Dahlman Industrial Group B.V., a Netherland-based company specializing in industrial filtration, to strengthen its market position and enhance its capabilities in providing advanced filtration solutions for complex engineering applications.
2021	The company acquired Kbiosystems Limited, a U.K.-based company specializing in designing and manufacturing laboratory instruments. This acquisition supported Porvairs's strategic focus on expanding its Laboratory division and the ability to provide integrated solutions for sample preparation and laboratory workflows.
2023	Provair plc acquired European Filter Corporation NV, a Belgium-based filter manufacturer and distributor. This acquisition brought complementary products to Provair's Aerospace and Industrial divisions, enhancing its product portfolio and market presence in Europe.
2023	The company acquired Ratiolab GmbH and Ratiolab Kft, German and Hungarian companies specializing in manufacturing and distributing laboratory consumables to enhance Porvair's ability to serve customers in the scientific and research sectors.
2023	Porvair acquired the business and assets of HRW Inc., a small engineering operation based in Nampa, Idaho. HRW is a key machining supplier to Idaho's Aerospace & Industrial division’s microelectronics filtration facility.