Affinia Group has been officially acquired by Mann + Hummel, creating one of the world’s largest filter companies. The transaction, which was initially announced in August 2015, has resulted in a company with over 20,000 employees.

Based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Mann + Hummel is a privately-held global filtration expert offering filtration solutions to original equipment and aftermarket customers in both the automotive and industrial sectors. Mann + Hummel will operate its new acquisition as a new business unit called Mann + Hummel Filtration Technology. The business unit will continue to oversee its Wix Filters and Filtron brands.

For more information, visit the Mann + Hummel website.