Filtration Technology Corporation Increases Footprint to Boost Productivity and Reliability
HOUSTON, January 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Filtration Technology Corporation® (FTC) has broadened its manufacturing headquarters to accommodate the rising demand for its advanced filtration and separation solutions. The new facility adds 55,000 square feet of space, bringing the total footprint to 130,000 square feet. This expansion reflects FTC’s dedication to scaling operations to meet future demand and strengthening its global presence, marked by the recent transition of its website to FTCFilters.com. The expansion was completed in December 2024.
“This expansion gives us the capacity and flexibility 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.”
Strengthening Productivity and Reliability
The expanded facility underscores FTC’s commitment to productivity and reliability. It features new, cutting-edge manufacturing equipment that leverages the latest technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve quality control, and increase production capacity. In addition to expanding its physical footprint, FTC has invested significantly in production equipment, including upgrades to the latest manufacturing technologies and the addition of secondary production equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations, allowing for quicker service and delivery.
By investing in duplicate and triplicate equipment—such as automated seaming, cutting, capping, and pleating machines—storage technologies, and additional generator capacity, the new facility minimizes downtime risk, ensuring consistent, reliable production for its customers. Furthermore, there’s an expanded R&D center now equipped with a state-of-the-art Scanning Electron Microscope to support the development of next-generation filtration solutions.
To support this growth and uphold high standards, FTC has strengthened its team with key personnel hires, including a new director of operations and a new quality control manager. These additions are aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring product excellence as the company continues to scale.
“These upgrades aren’t just about expanding capacity,” said Chris Wallace, Senior Corporate Vice President, FTC. “Our investments in manufacturing capabilities, the R&D Center, and experienced team members reinforce the strong foundational trust our customers place in us by ensuring we can deliver the reliable, advanced solutions they need.”
Supporting Industry Sustainability Goals
FTC’s Invicta® line of cartridge filters and vessels embodies the company’s commitment to driving reliability and sustainability. Designed to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs, Invicta technology enables clients to meet their corporate environmental, safety, and governance (ESG) goals and operational cost-efficiency objectives.
FTC collaborates closely with end-users, technology licensors, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms to deliver customized filtration and separation solutions for a diverse range of industries. As a respected 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 almost four decades.
About FTC®
Founded in 1987, Filtration Technology Corporation (FTC) has become known 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 technologies, backed by unparalleled service and support. Through the ongoing development of novel, industry-leading products, FTC continually redefines success for its customers. Learn more at FTCfilters.com.
