Company / Milestones
The milestones of
a sixty-year journey.
From our first OE projects to international quality certifications, from the accredited laboratory to investment in integrated production, every step taken since 1966 shaped the strength and the global reach Fil Filter has today.
Timeline
Key Milestones
The decisions, certifications and investments that define who Fil Filter is today.
Foundation
Fil Filter is established in İskenderun as a small filter manufacturing workshop, at a time when Türkiye's automotive industry is just taking shape.
Strategic Pivot
The company shifts its focus to OE supply. From this point on, systematic investment begins in OE-grade engineering and quality systems.
ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 quality management certification is achieved and has been held without interruption ever since. The foundation of today's quality discipline.
ISO/TS 16949 → IATF 16949
Certification to IATF 16949 (formerly ISO/TS 16949), the quality management standard that automotive manufacturers require of their suppliers.
Integrated Production Plant
The new İskenderun plant is completed: 50,000 m² of closed production area on a total 80,000 m² site, consolidating every value-added operation in-house.
ISO/IEC 17025 Lab Accreditation
The in-house laboratory achieves ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, becoming the only accredited filter test laboratory in Türkiye.
ISO 50001 Energy Management
The energy management system is certified to ISO 50001, establishing a formal framework for measurable energy savings and emissions reduction.
ISO 27001 Information Security
The information security management system is certified to ISO 27001, establishing a trust foundation for manufacturer data integration and IP-sensitive co-development projects.
Best Supplier Recognition
Best supplier of the year awards are received from Ford, AGCO and the Fiat Group; strategic partner status is secured with major manufacturers across European and Turkish markets.
Global Operation
More than 30 million filters are produced each year; 70% of output is delivered direct to 60+ OE customers; products are exported to more than 80 countries.
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