KELTEC Acquires AJR Filtration

KELTEC LLC Acquires AJR Filtration, Strengthening Its Position as a Trusted Provider of Industrial Filtration Solutions Across Critical Industries

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 2026 — KELTEC LLC, a leading provider of compressed air and gas filtration solutions headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, today announced the acquisition of AJR Filtration, a Chicago-based manufacturer of liquid and dust filtration products.

This strategic acquisition brings together two highly complementary businesses with shared values, technical expertise, and customer-focused cultures. By uniting their capabilities, KELTEC and AJR Filtration will offer customers a broader portfolio of industrial filtration solutions while providing the market with a strong, independent alternative for sourcing critical filtration products.

“At KELTEC, we're bringing together people, products, and expertise to deliver the most seamless and frictionless customer experience in industrial filtration," said Jean-Paul Scheepens, CEO of KELTEC. "We’re excited to welcome AJR Filtration to the KELTEC portfolio. The acquisition of Swift Filters strengthened our Hydraulics Filtration capabilities, and now with AJR Filtration, we're expanding our platform into Industrial Dust and Liquid Filtration. Together, we're creating one of the industry's most comprehensive Industrial Filtration portfolios, supported by the strong and longstanding reputation of both companies. We're excited to welcome the AJR team and continue building the preferred partner that our customers can rely on for critical Industrial Filtration applications.”

Key Benefits for Customers Include:

• A Comprehensive Filtration Portfolio: Offering integrated solutions across compressed air, gas, liquid, and dust filtration applications.
• Expanded U.S. Operations: Strengthened manufacturing and distribution services to deliver speed, efficiency, and reliability.
• Customer-Centric Service: Enhanced customer support and digital tools that simplify product discovery, selection, and ordering, delivering a seamless and efficient customer experience.
  
  

This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for both organizations and their customers, reinforcing their commitment to innovation, quality, and service.

About KELTEC LLC
Founded in 1982, KELTEC provides high-quality filtration solutions for compressed air and gas systems across diverse industrial applications. KELTEC delivers reliable, cost-effective components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. With an extensive inventory, we ensure customers get what they need, when they need it. At KELTEC, we don’t just provide parts - we deliver trusted solutions backed by innovation, expertise, and exceptional customer service.

About AJR Filtration
Established in 1997, AJR Filtration is an Illinois-based leading manufacturer of high-quality, engineered liquid and dust filtration products made in the USA. Operating from West Chicago, Illinois AJR serves customers across the United States and Canada with high-quality filtration solutions, industry-leading lead times, and exceptional technical support. With decades of filtration expertise, robust inventory, and custom engineering capabilities, AJR is committed to delivering innovative products and achieving “Most Valued Supplier” status with every customer.