Filtration Technology Corporation Doubles Facility to Enhance Production and Reliability
HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Filtration Technology Corporation® (FTC) has significantly expanded its manufacturing headquarters to accommodate the rising demand for its innovative filtration and separation solutions. The expansion, completed in December 2024, adds 55,000 square feet to the existing facility, bringing the total footprint to 130,000 square feet. This growth underscores FTC’s commitment to scaling its operations to meet future demand while strengthening its global presence, as demonstrated by the recent website transition to FTCFilters.com. The increased capacity and capabilities will enable FTC to continue delivering high-quality solutions to its customers.
“This expansion provides us the capacity and flexibility needed to continue delivering high-quality solutions to our customers while preparing for sustained growth,” stated Tyler Johnson, President and CEO of FTC. “The added space allows us to stay ahead of market demand and uphold our commitment to innovation and excellence in serving the industrial fluid processing industry.”
Boosting Productivity and Reliability
The expanded facility reflects FTC’s dedication to productivity and reliability, with new advanced manufacturing equipment designed to increase operational efficiency, improve quality control, and boost production capacity. FTC has made substantial investments in upgrading its production equipment, incorporating the latest manufacturing technologies, and integrating secondary production equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations, leading to faster service and delivery for its customers. The investment in duplicate and triplicate equipment, including automated seaming, cutting, capping, and pleating machines, as well as enhanced storage technologies and additional generator capacity, minimizes the risk of downtime and ensures consistent production output.
Additionally, the company expanded its R&D center to include a state-of-the-art Scanning Electron Microscope to support the ongoing development of next-generation filtration solutions. To support this growth and uphold its high standards, FTC has expanded its team by bringing in key personnel, including a new director of operations and a new quality control manager. These additions are designed to increase operational efficiencies and ensure product excellence as the company continues to scale.
“These upgrades are about more than just expanding capacity,” noted Chris Wallace, Senior Corporate Vice President at FTC. “Our investments in manufacturing capabilities, the R&D Center, and experienced team members reinforce the strong foundational trust our customers place in us, ensuring we can deliver the reliable, advanced solutions they require.”
Supporting Industry Sustainability Goals
FTC’s Invicta® line of cartridge filters and vessels exemplifies its dedication to driving reliability and sustainability in the industrial fluid processing industry. This technology is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. The Invicta series serves as an important enabler for meeting corporate environmental, safety, and governance (ESG) goals and for improving operational cost-efficiency. FTC works closely with end users, technology licensors, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms to deliver tailored filtration and separation solutions for a diverse range of industries.
A leader in engineering, manufacturing, and delivering reliable systems, FTC has proudly served the oil and gas, chemical production, power generation, food and beverage, and water treatment markets for nearly four decades.
About FTC®
Since 1987, Filtration Technology Corporation (FTC) has established a strong reputation for developing and delivering innovative products at the forefront of filtration technology. The company engineers and delivers high-quality process filtration solutions, training, testing, and cutting-edge technology, all backed by unparalleled service and support. Through the ongoing development of new, industry-leading products, FTC continuously redefines success for its customers. Learn more at FTCfilters.com.
