About Donaldson
Founded in 1915 by a young Frank Donaldson Sr., the Donaldson Company was born from a simple yet brilliant solution to a common problem. While working as a tractor salesman, Frank Donaldson Sr. witnessed a customer's tractor repeatedly failing in a dusty field. In a moment of ingenuity, he fashioned a simple air cleaner from a wire cage and cloth, effectively creating the world's first air filter for a tractor engine. This foundational act of problem-solving and innovation has remained at the core of the company's philosophy for over a century.
Frank Donaldson Sr.'s vision was to protect engines and improve equipment performance, a commitment that has propelled the company into a global leader in filtration technology. Donaldson offers a vast and diverse portfolio of filtration solutions, including air, liquid, and hydraulic filters, as well as exhaust and industrial dust, fume, and mist collection systems. Their products are essential to a wide array of industries, including agriculture, construction, aerospace, transportation, manufacturing, and energy, providing critical protection for everything from heavy-duty machinery to sensitive electronics.
From its origins in the American Midwest, Donaldson has grown into a global enterprise. With over 140 locations on six continents, including manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and technical laboratories, the company serves a worldwide customer base. This extensive global presence, combined with a relentless commitment to research and development, allows Donaldson to deliver its innovative and high-quality filtration solutions to every corner of the globe, ensuring that machinery and environments everywhere are cleaner, safer, and more efficient.