Automotive

Sixty-five years supplying one filter manufacturer. Four ownership changes. More than three billion parts. It ended in 2022 when the final owner decided to in-source production, then filed for bankruptcy. Here's what the arc reveals about filtration supply chain stability, and why relationships built over decades don't always survive short-term optimization decisions

Filtration industry consolidation reshaped the supply chain from 2023 through 2025 with more than a billion dollars in named M&A activity. Here's what the Atmus, IDEX, Cleanova, and MANN+HUMMEL deals reveal about where the industry is headed and what it means for filter manufacturers evaluating their supply base.

Automotive takeover work is accelerating. MEMA Q4 2025 data shows dual-sourcing initiatives up 41% and US production share rising to 73% as Mexico's fell to 24%. Here's what's driving the shift, what Tier 1s are actually looking for in a new stamping partner, and where PAX fits.