Fai Filtri produces two million filter elements every year, which are sold in more than 80 countries. A truly global company, it has grown to its current size in just 50 years since its foundation in 1976, and today its commitment to product quality, sustainability, and social responsibility is endorsed by the industry’s most important certifications
- While the newspaper la Repubblica was founded in Rome and Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak launched Apple in the United States, in the town of Pontirolo Nuovo, near Bergamo, local entrepreneur Wilmo Pasotto decided to establish a company dedicated to protecting increasingly high-performance, precise, yet also increasingly sophisticated industrial machinery, whether stationary or mobile.
At a time when Italy was undergoing profound economic and social change, Wilmo Pasotto recognized that fluid filtration was not merely an ancillary component of any operating system but an essential function for ensuring its reliability and continuity. Guided by this vision, he founded what is now the Fai Filtri Group, launching an entrepreneurial project that has steadily grown and evolved into a global company whose products are now distributed in more than 80 countries and which is currently led by Wilmo’s son, Roberto Pasotto.
This growth has been driven by a product range that has expanded significantly over the years, evolving from the company’s first hydraulic and lubrication filter elements to today’s portfolio of more than 11,000 part numbers. It is a comprehensive range of filtration solutions that includes spin-on filters, compressed air and air/oil separation elements, EDM microfiltration products, and filtration systems for the industrial, agricultural, marine, and petrochemical sectors, alongside OEM-compatible and aftermarket replacement solutions.
Across the entire product range, the company follows a working philosophy that combines technological innovation with responsibility. This means not only meeting the industry’s most demanding technical standards but also embracing a corporate culture that places customers, sustainability, and quality at its core.
Fai Filtri continually invests in advanced technologies, innovative materials, and product customization while maintaining a strong focus on the people who use its products. A clear example of this commitment was the launch, in 2024, of the Cross Reference app, a tool designed to help technicians and distributors quickly identify filters and access their technical specifications.
At the same time, continuous research into filtration media has resulted in increasingly advanced solutions, ranging from borosilicate microfibers and multilayer filter media to anti-corrosion treatments and self-cleaning filters for heavy-duty applications. These technologies enable Fai Filtri products to operate reliably under extreme conditions, delivering consistent performance and long service life even in the most demanding environments.
Being a leading player in the industrial sector also means embracing broader responsibilities. In addition to operating under the UNI EN ISO 9001 certification, which confirms the quality of both its products and manufacturing processes, Fai Filtri has undertaken a comprehensive sustainability and corporate social responsibility program. This commitment has led to the achievement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, the internationally recognized standards for Environmental Management Systems and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The company has also begun the process of obtaining UNI/PdR 125 certification, which recognizes the adoption of policies promoting gender equality.
This is a tangible commitment that reflects the company’s focus on issues that are becoming increasingly central to today’s industrial landscape.
Title: Fai Filtri, a truly global company after 50 years
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