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Innovating Solutions, Enabling Excellence
We have deep knowledge on filtration, design and alternative material that supports all tobacco product development needs.
We offer a comprehensive range of filter solutions designed to meet evolving consumer trends and regulatory requirements.
Innovation Excellence
We are accelerating innovations from two dedicated Innovation Centres to support our customers around the world.
Filtrona Innovation Centre
Surabaya, Indonesia
- Product Innovation and Technology
- Scientific Services
- Global Filters Design
- Filter Samples Library
- Certified Sensory Panel
- Proprietary Developments
- Customer-sponsored Developments
- PMO Methodology Engineering Support
- Development of New Processes and Technologies
- Perform Analytical Testing (commercial and proprietary)
- Support Understanding of Current Propositions
- Develop New Methods for Heated Tobacco Products (HTP)
- Creation of New Filter Specifications
- Stewardship of Specifications
- Standardisation and Rationalisation of Raw Materials
- Governance of PRC (Product Regulatory Compliance)
- Coaching of New Designers
- Support Operations
- Development of Design Tools
- More than 12,000 filter specifications
- Preserving 100 Years of Filters Development History
- Web-based Integrated Database System
- Accessible Source of Knowledge
- Certified Panellist Team
- Perform Sensory Analysis for Newly Developed Filters
- Comprehensive Analysis of Smoking Experience
- Support Proprietary and Customer Developments
Xiamen, China
- Product Innovation and Technology
- Scientific Services
- Global Filters Design
- Filter Samples Library
- Certified Sensory Panel
- Utilises over 12,000 filter designs to create advanced and market-driven filter solutions
- Specialises in developing innovative filters that enhance smell, and improve the smoking experience.
- Leads in developing new filters for Heated Tobacco Products (HTP)
- 19 patents filed since 2022.
- Provides smoke analysis and sensory testing to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Supports smooth transitions from innovation to production, ensuring product readiness for the market
- Offers detailed analysis of harmful components to improve filter safety and performance
- Independent lab testing services
- Designs innovative filters with unique appearances (shapes, transparent sides) and advanced functionalities
- Tailors filter designs to meet the specific needs of the Chinese market and incorporate global standards
- Focuses on eco-friendly filter materials, such as biodegradable options
- Library of over 12,000 filter specifications
- Allows for small-scale production of prototypes for customer testing and evaluation before mass production
- Facilitates faster lead times for the development of new filter samples, ensuring timely innovation for the Chinese market
- Conducts thorough sensory testing to ensure product quality and appeal
- Evaluates filter designs to enhance smell, reduce irritation, and improve taste based on consumer preferences
- Provides feedback to refine and optimise filter designs for better market performance
Our R&D team follows a comprehensive process for generating new filter concepts for development. We draw our ideas for new products from customer feedback, market trends, and Subject Matter Experts.
This approach gives our customers access to more than 12,000 filter designs developed from more than 100 years of innovation. Our designs are also aligned with market trends and regulatory demands, enhancing your product offerings.
By integrating expert insights, customer feedback, and market analysis, we deliver innovative filters that offer a competitive edge and meet consumer expectations
Learn how our collaborative innovation approach can help you find effective filter solutions that meet your unique product requirements.
Filtrona offers the best in filter design, manufacturing, lab testing, and people to help your business transform and grow.
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