[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Italian multinational, a world leader in filtration solutions, thermal management, and green hydrogen technologies, inaugurates its second production plant in the Asian country, the 22nd globally.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This expansion strengthens UFI Filters\u2019 relationship with the strategic South Korean market and consolidates the company\u2019s vision, built on localization and customer dedication, to ensure cutting-edge solutions tailored to local needs.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Italian company <\/span>UFI Filters<\/span><\/b>, a global leader in filtration solutions, thermal management, and green hydrogen technologies, takes another step forward in its international growth strategy with the opening of a new production plant in <\/span>Gimpo, South Korea<\/span><\/b>. This is the second facility in the country, where the company has been active since 2005, and the 22nd worldwide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The inauguration of the new production site marks another milestone in the expansion journey of <\/span>UFI Filters<\/span><\/b>, a company founded in 1971 and led by <\/span>Chairman Giorgio Girondi<\/span><\/b>. The company aims to strengthen its relationships with the strategic South Korean market while enhancing its commitment to delivering <\/span>advanced, customized solutions that meet local needs<\/span><\/b>. Over the years, UFI Filters has been one of the first Italian companies to recognize <\/span>growth opportunities in Asia<\/span><\/b>, becoming a key player with <\/span>over 4,400 employees, more than 250 specialized technicians in its three Innovation & Research Centers, and over 320 international patents<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A cutting-edge site dedicated to hydraulic filtration\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The new facility is <\/span>entirely dedicated to hydraulic filtration<\/span><\/b>, specializing in the <\/span>design, production, and commercialization<\/span><\/b> of <\/span>complete filters, filter elements, air breathers, and accessories<\/span><\/b> designed to ensure maximum <\/span>efficiency and reliability<\/span><\/b>. This product line, developed by <\/span>UFI Filters Hydraulics<\/span><\/b>, the group\u2019s division specializing in hydraulic filtration, guarantees optimal protection for the hydraulic systems of <\/span>excavators and construction machinery<\/span><\/b>. Additionally, it includes <\/span>tailor-made solutions<\/span><\/b> designed to meet the specific requirements of <\/span>South Korean OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Growth driven by innovation and sustainability: UFI Filters\u2019 philosophy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
With a <\/span>strong presence across 21 countries<\/span><\/b>, including <\/span>Europe, Asia, and the Americas<\/span><\/b>, UFI Filters continues its <\/span>global expansion strategy<\/span><\/b> by focusing on three key pillars:<\/span> technological innovation, production localization and customer dedication. <\/span><\/b>In a constantly evolving global context, UFI Filters has <\/span>anticipated market dynamics<\/span><\/b>, responding to local needs beyond just products, embracing a business model <\/span>based on flexibility and customization<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The opening of the new South Korean plant aligns with this <\/span>forward-thinking approach<\/span><\/b>, ensuring <\/span>tailor-made solutions and direct support<\/span><\/b> for clients. The facility is strategically located <\/span>near major industry players<\/span><\/b>, including <\/span>Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE)<\/span><\/b>, a long-standing partner of <\/span>UFI Filters<\/span><\/b>. The <\/span>Gimpo plant<\/span><\/b> not only enhances the company\u2019s <\/span>supply chain and logistics efficiency<\/span><\/b> but also <\/span>ensures an even faster and more effective service<\/span><\/b> for South Korean customers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
“Opening a new plant is not just about growth, but about trust\u2014trust in a market, in people, and in the future. Our presence in South Korea proves that there are no limits for those who strive for excellence,”<\/span><\/i> commented <\/span>Giorgio Girondi, Chairman of UFI Filters<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>“Over the years, we have built 22 production sites worldwide, driven by organic internal growth and investment in our vision and expertise. Each new plant is a promise of innovation, customer proximity, and the creation of long-term value, the result of a commitment founded on trust-based relationships and a sustainable development strategy,”<\/span><\/i> he concluded.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t