Velocity One acquires Falls Filtration

Velocity One, an aerospace and defense platform backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners, has acquired Falls Filtration Technologies, Inc.. The addition of Falls Filtration broadens Velocity One's portfolio of specialized, mission-critical systems supporting global aerospace and defense platforms.

Falls Filtration, headquartered in Stow, Ohio, designs and manufactures air and liquid filtration products serving the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Its products, including air, fuel, oil separation and hydraulic filters, are utilized in aircraft, ground vehicles, heavy equipment, marine, power generation and rail applications. By adding these specialized filtration capabilities, Velocity One solidifies its position as an industry leader delivering highly engineered systems for aerospace and defense applications.

"Falls Filtration brings high-quality sole-source proprietary applications in the aerospace and defense markets we serve," said John Borduin, CEO of Velocity One. "Their strong positions in critical filtration systems complement our existing capabilities, and we're committed to investing in both their technical team and growth opportunities."

The acquisition follows Velocity One's recent addition of Kaney Aerospace in February 2026, continuing the platform's strategic expansion into complementary aerospace and defense technologies. Velocity One's portfolio now includes Cartridge Actuated Devices (energetic devices), EMCORE Corporation (inertial navigation systems), Aerosphere Power & Navigation (aircraft power electronics), Kaney Aerospace (electromechanical actuation and motion control), and Falls Filtration Technologies (filtration systems).

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal counsel to Velocity One.