Company Profile of SOTRAS
SOTRAS was founded in 1975, initially as a trading company, and has since evolved into an internationally active manufacturer in the field of industrial filtration and separation. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes its products in Europe and other international markets. A particular area of expertise is air-oil separators for compressors and vacuum pumps. The product portfolio is tailored to a variety of industrial requirements. These include applications in compressors, vacuum pumps, hydraulic systems, compressed air systems, as well as in refrigeration and natural gas filtration. The offering is complemented by filter solutions for dust and smoke separation, special applications, and maintenance kits for compressors and vacuum pumps. In addition to developing and manufacturing filtration solutions, SOTRAS continuously invests in research, quality assurance, and the further development of its product portfolio. The company combines many years of experience in industrial filtration with a broad range of applications for compressors, vacuum pumps, hydraulic systems, and compressed air systems.
50+ years of filtration expertise
7.000 m² logistics space
2 Countries of origin
4 continents where we operate
International Presence and Customer Focus
SOTRAS develops, manufactures, and distributes its filtration and separation solutions to customers in Europe and numerous other international markets. Since its founding in 1975, the company has continuously evolved and expanded its international presence. Today, SOTRAS operates in various regions worldwide and collaborates with customers and partners across a range of industries.
A key component of this growth has been the expansion of its own infrastructure. Near its headquarters and Turin Airport, SOTRAS operates a modern logistics center covering an area of approximately 7,000 square meters. In 2024, the company expanded with a new production and warehousing facility designed according to Industry 4.0 standards.
To operate quickly and efficiently worldwide, SOTRAS is also investing in production and logistics facilities outside of Europe. This strengthens the company’s international presence and supports the availability of its products in various markets. The company cites China, among other places, as an important location and also highlights its presence in markets such as India, the United States, and Africa. This international footprint supports customer-oriented supply and service for a wide variety of industrial applications worldwide.
Examples from our range of Sotras filter products
SOTRAS Air De-oiling Boxes
SOTRAS Oil Filter
SOTRAS Air-de-oiling elements
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SOTRAS Solutions for Industrial Filtration Air-Oil Separators
SOTRAS offers air-oil separators for compressors. This product group is one of the manufacturer’s core competencies and has played a central role in its product portfolio for many years. Air-oil separators are designed to remove oil particles from compressed air, thereby improving air quality. SOTRAS develops and manufactures a variety of separator solutions for industrial compressor applications.
Filters for Compressors and Vacuum Pumps
The SOTRAS product range includes various filtration solutions for compressors and vacuum pumps. These include, among others, vacuum air filters, demisters for vacuum pumps, spin-on oil filters, air filters, and maintenance kits for compressors and vacuum pumps. The products are designed for various industrial applications and complement the portfolio of air-oil separation solutions.
Hydraulic and Compressed Air Filters
In addition, SOTRAS offers filter solutions for hydraulic and compressed air applications. The portfolio includes hydraulic filters, compressed air filters, and filters for refrigeration and natural gas applications. Furthermore, the product range includes filter cartridges for dust and smoke separation, as well as specialty filters for specific industrial requirements.
Quality and Proven Performance
Quality plays an important role at SOTRAS. The company relies on certified processes, continuous quality controls, and comprehensive testing procedures. In its in-house research and development laboratory, the company conducts tests on separation performance and pressure resistance, as well as various quality and production tests. This is complemented by ISO 9001:2015 certification as well as other technical and regulatory certifications, which are documented on the manufacturer’s website.
