About us

Clean air. A better world.

At Hengst Air Filtration, we believe that filtration is not just about technology—it's about the future of the planet. As part of the international Hengst Group, we specialize in the development and manufacture of high-end industrial filters that are used in a wide range of industries, from healthcare and mobility to engineering and energy, as well as in households and demanding industrial applications.

We are a proud member of a third-generation family-owned company with over 60 years of experience in filtration. Our work is based on innovation, quality, and sustainability—because we know that even a small particle can have a big impact.

Hengst in numbers

3500+ employees worldwide
23 branches in 12 countries
23,000+
products
500+
patents

Our mission

Hengst Air Filtration Czech Republic s.r.o. is based in Liberec and is one of the group's key production plants. Here, we focus on the production of highly efficient industrial filters, product development, and logistics.

We specialize primarily in:

  • Pocket filters (made of synthetic and glass fibers)
  • HEPA filters with hot-melt adhesive
  • Filters with aluminum separators (including HT versions)
  • Testing according to EN1822 and ISO16890 standards

Our production capacity:

  • 450,000 pocket filters per year
  • 79,000 hot-melt filters per year
  • 21,000 Al-separator filters per year

All products undergo rigorous testing to ensure their reliability even in the most demanding operations.

Development of the company in Liberec

1909

Founding of DELBAG (Deutsche Luftfilter- Baugesellschaft) in Germany.

1954

Establishment of the national enterprise LVZ – Liberecký vzduchotechnický závod (Liberec Ventilation Plant).

1992

Privatization and incorporation into the GEA AG group under the name LVZ a.s.

1993

Relocation of bag filter and Al-separator production to Liberec.

2000 - 2001

Relocation of HEPA filter production and laboratory from Berlin to Liberec.

2004

GEA AG becomes 100% owner, company renamed GEA LVZ a.s.

2014

Acquisition of GEA's ventilation division by the Triton Group.

2015

The company is renamed DencoHappel.

2016

Merger with Fläkt Woods, formation of the FläktGroup

2018

With the integration into the Hengst SE Group, Hengst Air Filtration Czech Republic s.r.o. is established.

Certifications and Quality

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015

quality management system

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

environmental management

AQAP 2110 (ČOS 051672)

AQAP 2110 (ČOS 051672)

quality assurance for NATO

EUROVENT

EUROVENT

product certification

Hengst H

Sustainability

At Hengst, we build on innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our goal is to develop cutting-edge filtration while being as gentle on the planet as possible.

Our commitments for 2030:

  • 100% green electricity in all plants by 2024
  • No natural gas and an emission-neutral fleet by 2030
  • Own energy production - solar panels in China and Germany

Eco-friendly products

  • Filters made from recycled plastics
  • System Energetic solution®  – an economical and sustainable alternative to spin-on filters
  • Hengst Sustainability Award 2023

Filtration for a better future – not just what we do, but how we do it.

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