For more than 50 years BollFilter has sought to design, manufacture and deliver advanced filtration technology, specializing in filtration technology for shipbuilding and engine-building. Founded in 1950 by Messrs. Boll and Kirch in Cologne in the wake of World War II, the company has grown from its original crew of 25 to worldwide operations more than 300 strong, plus a strong network of agencies on all continents. The company, which has occupied nearly 22,000-sq.-m. of space in the Kerpen industrial district near Colgne since 1979, has been built on innovation and a commitment to delivering quality products, and a number of Bollfilters are the result of the company's own research and development, and are protected by patents or utility models.