Manufacturer of filter elements, filter vessels and sensor, control & monitoring technologies for aviation and industrial fuels
FAUDI Aviation GmbH
Stadtallendorf (Headquarters, Production, R&D) · Newark, NY (sefiso LLC, Production) · Colorado Springs · Dubai · Singapore · Cranfield · Dublin · Guarulhos · St Fargeau PonthierryNew on Amplifa
About sefiso
Since 2024, FAUDI Aviation GmbH has operated worldwide under the umbrella brand sefiso and develops and manufactures filtration and sensor solutions for civilian and military aviation fuels as well as industrial applications. The product portfolio comprises more than 850 products: filter elements, filter vessels, coalescers, Dirt Defence filter elements as well as sensor, control and monitoring technologies such as the electronic water sensor AFGUARD®. All filter elements are manufactured at the modern plant in Stadtallendorf (Hesse); the site is also home to the R&D center with a modern filter test rig. In addition to aviation, the company supplies industries such as the diesel and fuel industry, chemicals, petrochemicals, utilities, pharmaceuticals, general manufacturing, electrical engineering and automotive. The more than 850 products are distributed in more than 90 countries worldwide, supported by subsidiaries in the USA, the UAE, Singapore, the UK and Ireland as well as a network of trading partners and service providers. As a family-owned mid-sized company, the firm values long-term, responsible action and continuous investment in research and development.
- Site
- Stadtallendorf
- Processes
- Manufacture of filter elements (aviation filters, coalescers, Dirt Defence), Microfiltration production (Class 10,000 cleanroom), Filtration of civilian and military aviation fuels, Filter elements, Filter vessels, Sensor, control & monitoring technologies (e.g. AFGUARD®), Industrial filtration (air, gas, liquid, fuel), Training courses
- Materials
- Microfiltration production, Sensor, control & monitoring technology
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, API 1581 (aviation filtration), EI-certified filter elements
- Founded
- 1938
- Industries
- Aviation, Diesel and fuel industry, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Utilities, General manufacturing
- 01
Research & Development (filter test rig)
- 02
Filter element production
- 03
Microfiltration (cleanroom)
- 04
Sensor & monitoring technology
- 05
Quality inspection
- 06
Sales & support worldwide
Products & Processes
Microfiltration production
Production of microfiltration elements in a Class 10,000 cleanroom at FAA Filters/sefiso LLC.
Sensor, control & monitoring technology
Electronic sensors such as AFGUARD® for monitoring and evaluating fuel condition.
Locations
Stadtallendorf
DEHeadquarters, production, R&D center with filter test rig
- Filter test rig
- Modern filter element manufacturing
Newark, NY
USsefiso LLC – aviation filter production
- Class 10,000 cleanroom
Colorado Springs
USSales and support North/South America
Dubai
AESales and service Middle East & CIS
Singapore
SGSales and support Asia
Cranfield (Milton Keynes)
GBBranch office
Dublin
IEBranch office
Guarulhos, SP
BRFAA do Brasil – sales
St Fargeau Ponthierry
FRAVIFIL SAS – sales
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of filter elements (aviation filters, coalescers, Dirt Defence)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microfiltration production (Class 10,000 cleanroom)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 10,000 cleanroom | – | – | – | 1991 | FAA Filters |
| Filter test rig | – | – | – | 1997 | Stadtallendorf |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
Quality capability is demonstrated, among other things, by ISO 9001 certification (since 1992, FAA Filters since 1995) as well as API 1581 and EI approvals for aviation filtration. At its headquarters, the company operates an R&D center with a modern filter test rig for testing filter elements.
| Evidence | Stadtallendorf | Newark, NY |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| API 1581 (aviation filtration) | ||
| EI-certified filter elements |
History
- 1938
FAUDI Feinbau GmbH founded by engineer Fritz Faudi in Oberursel
- 1955
Fritz Faudi is awarded the Federal Cross of Merit; passes away the same year
- 1973
First API 1581 approval for aviation filtration
- 1976
Acquisition of Atlantik Gerätebau GmbH in Stadtallendorf
- 1984
FAA Filters founded (formerly North American Filter Corporation) in New York
- 1989
Merger to form FAUDI Filtersysteme GmbH; FAA Filters sold to BTR
- 1991
Start of microfiltration production with Class 10,000 cleanroom at FAA Filters
- 1992
ISO 9001 certification of FAUDI Filtersysteme
- 1995
ISO 9001 certification of FAA Filters
- 1997
Company headquarters relocated to Stadtallendorf; establishment of the R&D center with filter test rig
- 2003
Management buyout; Marcus Wildschütz becomes Managing Director of FAUDI Aviation
- 2009
Introduction of the AFGUARD® water sensor
- 2018
Introduction of EI-certified Dirt Defence filter elements and coalescers
- 2020
AFGUARD® + Dirt Defence recognized as a global filtration standard
- 2021
FAA Filters acquired by FAUDI Aviation America Holdings; founding of FAUDI Aviation Americas
- 2024
Launch of the sefiso brand; start of aviation filter production at sefiso LLC (USA)