Estonian air-filter manufacturer Filter Plus is developing a new €10M production and office facility with Capital Mill in Rae municipality, creating capacity to expand production and hire up to 150 people.
Filter Plus said in its announcement that construction of the nearly 10,000-square-metre facility began on 29 October, with completion planned for the end of 2027.
Building capacity for the next stage of growth
The new building will be more than twice the size of Filter Plus’s current 4,300-square-metre premises near Tallinn, writes Äripäev. It will combine production, warehouse and office space and will be designed around the company’s air-filter manufacturing requirements, with a focus on efficient production processes, automation and the movement of materials and finished goods.
“We no longer have enough space to install new production equipment or increase production volumes. Therefore, we decided to build a factory that meets our needs from the outset and gives us the opportunity to grow in the future,” Sander Veanes, founder and CEO of Filter Plus, said.
The facility will allow the company to add production equipment and new technologies, broaden its product range and increase production several times over. It is also expected to support higher export volumes and faster service for international customers. The design includes the option to add a further 5,000 square metres of production space as the company grows.
“Our goal is to build one of the most modern air-filter manufacturing plants in Scandinavia. We are not simply building a larger facility, but creating an entirely new production environment where technology, automation and well-designed production processes will help us become even more competitive in international markets,” Veanes said.
Expanding Filter’s reach in the Nordic markets
Filter Plus recorded revenue of €7.58M in 2025, up approximately 24% year on year. Exports accounted for around 71% of sales. The company currently employs approximately 100 people, while the new building is planned to accommodate a workforce of up to 250 as the business expands.
Veanes said the company aims to double its revenue over the next five years, with the greatest growth potential seen in Finland, Sweden and Norway. The new factory is intended to provide the production capacity required for it.
“Considering our growth rate to date, it would not have been sensible to design the factory only around today’s needs. We want to create a production environment that supports our development over the next ten years and enables us to increase production volumes, exports and our team,” Veanes said.
Capital Mill is developing the facility in cooperation with Filter Plus, taking into account the manufacturer’s production needs and long-term growth plans. “Our goal is to create buildings that support the client’s business both today and years from now,” Tanel Samuel, partner at Capital Mill, said. “In the case of Filter Plus’s new factory, a well-considered production and logistics solution and the possibility of expanding production in the future are important.”
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