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 About Donaldson Torit

  • 1915

    Frank Donaldson founds the Donaldson Company, a provider of filtration solutions.​

  • 1974

    Donaldson Company, Inc. acquires the Torit Corporation, resulting in unparalled filtration and cartridge expertise.​

  • 1975

    The TD cartridge collector is launched, the first vertical cartridge collector introduced to the dust collection market.​

  • 1981

    Donaldson Torit creates proprietary Ultra-Web nanofiber filter media,​ increasing filtration efficiency, and filter life while simplifying maintenance.

  • 1983

    The Downflo horizontal cartridge collector is introduced, offering a higher efficiency and smaller footprint than any collector before it. Also offers up to 25% more airflow than TD.​

  • 1986

    Donaldson Torit expands its product line and expertise to baghouse collectors with the acquisition of Carter Day, another dust collection leader.​

  • 1997

    Donaldson Torit's mist collection portfolio is expanded by the acquisition of Aercology.​

  • 2000

    Donaldson acquires DCE, expanding its baghouse portfolio.​

  • 2000

    Downflo Oval 1 is launched providing up to 25% more airflow than competing collectors and DFT.​

  • 2003

    Dura-Life bag filters are introduced--providing increased efficiency and twice the life over standard polyester bags.​

  • 2004

    Donaldson Torit offers a full line of replacement filters for competitor brands.​

  • 2005

    Donaldson Torit introduces Ready2Ship, a service that ships replacement filters within 24 hours of ordering.​

  • 2006

    Synteq XP Media Technology is introduced, an advanced media with higher efficiency and superior draining function for the collection of aerosolized mist.​

  • 2008

    Donaldson Torit acquires LMC-West​ and further expands its baghouse portfolio.

  • 2008

    Torit PowerCore is launched - collectors that are up to 70% smaller and use compact filter packs, resulting in reduced maintenance costs.  Over 400 patents to date.​

About Donaldson Torit

For decades, Donaldson Torit has offered manufacturers the most advanced and
reliable dust collectors and filters available.
The pairing of these industry-leading collectors and filters helps increase manufacturing efficiencies and provides a cleaner environment for employees.
 
When efficiency is maximized and employees are at their peak, so is the manufacturer's productivity—and ultimately, its bottom line. Donaldson Torit products can help safeguard that bottom line with the most innovative collectors and filters, expertly engineered by its unparalleled team of R&D engineers to provide long-term value, rather than short-term savings.
 
No other dust collection manufacturer can match Donaldson Torit's filtration solutions in delivering clear air.
 
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About Donaldson Company 

 

Donaldson is a $2.3 billion-dollar company that pioneers some of the world’s leading filtration technologies used in countless industries around the world. Following three goals—improving people’s lives, enhancing equipment performance, and protecting the environment—we have achieved enviable success.

In 1915 Frank Donaldson Sr. started Donaldson Company as a three-man shop to manufacture air cleaners for farm tractors. Today, our filtration products can be found on everything from heavy-duty trucks and military aircraft to MP3 players and laptop computers. Donaldson Company, Inc. has become a global corporation with more than 12,800 employees in more than 100 countries.

Here, There, and Everywhere

We serve customers in the aviation, agriculture, computer, construction, electronics, military, mining, manufacturing, and transportation segments. Donaldson is a technology-driven company committed to leading the world in the design and manufacture of filtration systems and replacement parts.

Consistent Performance

“We have a rich history and amazing track record of success, and we envision an even brighter future,” states Bill Cook, Chairman, President & CEO. Donaldson attributes its success to cultivating and leveraging its three key strengths: innovative technology, close customer relationships, and extensive global presence.

Donaldson’s filtration technology is at the heart of its success. It develops filters that meet the stringent demands of very diverse conditions—in the air, on the ground, or at sea. Another company hallmark is excellent customer service. We not only understand customer needs but also stand behind our products throughout their life cycles. Finally, our extensive global reach enables us to support our customers wherever they operate. Today, we have manufacturing and distribution locations in 40 countries and we continue to go where our customers are.  

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