More Than an Acquisition: Customers, Culture and Capabilities

When Rakesh Gangwani, Senior Vice President, Strategy and President, Industrial Solutions, sat down with Mark Mattingly, Executive Director, Industrial Air and President, Koch Filter at Atmus, their conversation centered on more than growth. It explored what makes organizations successful over the long term: a shared commitment to customers, strong cultures and people who are passionate about problem solving. 

Throughout the discussion, one theme emerged repeatedly: meaningful growth happens when the right capabilities, values and people come together. While the addition of Koch Filter demonstrates Atmus’ purpose and strengthens its product portfolio, the greatest opportunity lies in combining decades of expertise, customer relationships and a shared approach to doing business.

Founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 1966 by Joseph Koch, Koch Filter has spent nearly six decades building a portfolio of air filtration solutions and lasting customer relationships. The company became known for its quality products, responsive service and commitment to helping customers solve complex challenges across a variety of industries. At its core was a simple belief: customers need more than a supplier; they need a trusted partner. That philosophy aligns naturally with Atmus' commitment to helping customers protect what is important through reliable filtration solutions and strong partnerships. 

Now part of Atmus’ Industrial Solutions business segment, the Koch Filter portfolio will continue to provide customers with the trusted protection they know today alongside relationships they can count on, while at the same time benefitting from Atmus' broader filtration capabilities, global expertise and expanded opportunities for innovation. 

"Winning together isn't aspirational for us," Mark told Rakesh. "It's how we've always worked. We just get to do it on a bigger scale now." 

That's the integration story: building on a shared foundation. Bringing together talented people, complementary capabilities and customer-focused cultures to create even greater value for customers and communities around the world.