Donaldson Completes Facet Filtration Acquisition

05 May 2026 CW Team

Donaldson Company has completed its previously announced acquisition of Facet Filtration, strengthening its position in technology-led filtration products and solutions. Facet is known for mission-critical fuel and fluid filtration solutions, with a strong presence in the jet fuel filtration market.

Facet’s products are used across multiple stages of the fuel supply chain, from refinery operations to the final fuelling point. The acquisition is expected to broaden Donaldson’s exposure to durable end markets, including aerospace, defence and power generation.

Rich Lewis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Donaldson Company, said Facet brings a highly complementary product portfolio with attractive margins and growth rates, enhancing the company’s Industrial Solutions business. Donaldson will share further details on Facet’s expected impact on its fiscal 2026 performance during its third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call, scheduled for 2 June 2026.

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