{"id":1574,"date":"2018-03-29T11:30:55","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T11:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ufifilters.com\/il-gruppo\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T20:23:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T12:23:23","slug":"the-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/en\/the-group\/","title":{"rendered":"The Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523448224671{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background: #ffffff url(https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bg-group-1.png?id=276) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-group-1&#8243;][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1524566171976{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;profile&#8221;][vc_column]<h2 class=\"boc_heading title-section al_left  \"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #222222;font-size: 35px;\"><span>About Us<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-269 size-full img-shadow\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/group1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/group1.jpg 569w, https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/group1-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1971, <strong>UFI Filters is a global leader in filtration technology and thermal management<\/strong>. It serves a wide range of sectors \u2013 <strong>from automotive, aerospace and marine to specialized industrial and customized hydraulic applications<\/strong>. Renowned for its innovation, UFI&#8217;s products and know-how are to be found in all kinds of vehicles \u2013 from Ferrari and other top F1 teams, to the European ExoMars spacecraft.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show_more\"><p class=\"wpsm-show\" style=\"color: #cc0000; font-size: 100%; text-align: left;\"> DISCOVER<\/p><div class=\"wpsm-content\">\n<p>UFI supplies <strong>the full range of air, oil, fuel, cabin, hydraulic and coolant filters as well as thermal management systems to the automotive sector<\/strong>, meeting the needs of nearly all car brands and motorcycles as well as commercial, heavy duty and agricultural vehicles. In the <strong>OE market<\/strong>, UFI is a leading filtration provider. Each family of filters within the <strong>company\u2019s two Aftermarket brands, UFI and Sofima<\/strong>, covers 96% of the European car parc.<\/p>\n<p>One of the first Italian companies to identify growth opportunities in the Far East, today UFI has <strong>19 industrial sites<\/strong> and employs over <strong>4,000 people in 21 countries<\/strong>. It employs <strong>168 specialized technicians<\/strong> in its Innovation and <strong>Research Centers<\/strong> and holds <strong>237 patents<\/strong>. UFI has doubled its turnover in the last 10 years. As a research-driven company, it reinvests over 5% of its revenues in R&amp;D.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9866 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/UFIF_Immagine_Web_DYK_2020_EN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/UFIF_Immagine_Web_DYK_2020_EN.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/UFIF_Immagine_Web_DYK_2020_EN-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/UFIF_Immagine_Web_DYK_2020_EN-1024x390.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/UFIF_Immagine_Web_DYK_2020_EN-768x293.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><br \/>\n <p class=\"wpsm-hide\" style=\"color: #cc0000; font-size: 100%; text-align: left;\"> SHOW LESS<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523521973635{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-group-3&#8243;][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1524825048452{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;ufi-innovation-center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-shadow wp-image-341 size-full alignright\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/group3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/group3.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/group3-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h2 class=\"boc_heading title-section al_left  \"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #222222;font-size: 35px;\"><span>Research and Innovation<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Research, design, development and testing of new filter materials. We are constantly implementing new filtration solutions in our <strong>UFI Innovation Centres in Italy, China and India.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State-of-the-art testing equipment capable of simulating real-world operational conditions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dedicated pilot production plants.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sophisticated chemical-physical analytical investigation techniques.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scientific collaboration with universities &#8211; both Italian and abroad.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are the key points that allow us to develop tailor- made filter media for specific current customer requests and anticipate the evolution of filtration technology.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-group-4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523523157805{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bg-group-4.png?id=356) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;row-1&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h2 class=\"boc_heading title-section al_left  \"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #222222;font-size: 35px;\"><span>Sustainability<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]One of the primary objectives of the UFI Filters Group is preserving our planet\u2019s natural resources. Our Group is constantly engaged in research and the implementation of solutions that guarantee maximum respect for the environment providing technologically advanced systems which are able to reduce energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions.<\/p>\n<p>The first Corporate Social Responsibility Report of UFI Filters Group for the year 2021 presents an overview of the Group\u2019s activities, commitments, results and impacts on the Environmental, Social and Governance contexts in which it operates. The report is organised in six chapters that describe our approach to Sustainable Business and focus on the impact and value created for UFI Filters Group\u2019s stakeholders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OUR IDENTITY<\/li>\n<li>OUR HOUSE<\/li>\n<li>OUR COMMITMENT<\/li>\n<li>OUR PEOPLE<\/li>\n<li>OUR INNOVATION<\/li>\n<li>OUR WORLD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the most widespread international standard that promotes the development of voluntary reporting of economic, environmental and social performance.[\/vc_column_text]<a\thref=\"\/en\/the-group\/sustainability\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"button btn_medium btn_theme_color btn_rounded btn_normal_style    show_more\"  target='_blank'><span>DISCOVER<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; image=&#8221;4640&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-group-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523524213290{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bg-group-1.png?id=276) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;row-1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;values-mission-and-vision&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; image=&#8221;4370&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h2 class=\"boc_heading title-section al_left  \"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #222222;font-size: 35px;\"><span>Values, Mission and Vision<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #222222; text-transform: none;\">Why we exist: UFI Mission<u><b><\/b><\/u><\/h3>\n<p>Our mission is to create <strong>innovative<\/strong> and <strong>sustainable<\/strong> solutions in filtration and thermal management systems.<\/p>\n<p>We put our <strong>customers first<\/strong> and aim to provide them with <strong>exceptional quality<\/strong> products to enhance the efficiency of their applications.<\/p>\n<p>We believe in a business ethic of <strong>continuous improvement<\/strong> and <strong>mutual respect<\/strong>, which begins inside the Company and extends to our customers and suppliers with equal importance.<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show_more\"><p class=\"wpsm-show\" style=\"color: #cc0000; font-size: 100%; text-align: left;\"> DISCOVER<\/p><div class=\"wpsm-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #222222; text-transform: none;\">What we want to accomplish: UFI Vision<\/h3>\n<p>Be the <strong>trendsetter<\/strong> in the world of <strong>filtration<\/strong> and <strong>thermal management<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #222222; text-transform: none;\">How we will do it: UFI Values <u><b><\/b><\/u><\/h3>\n<p><strong>INNOVATION<\/strong>: being one step ahead<br \/>\n<strong>PASSION<\/strong>: being driven by our heart<br \/>\n<strong>EXCELLENCE<\/strong>: delivering superior results, we are chosen by the best<br \/>\n<strong>INTEGRITY<\/strong>: adhering to moral and ethical principles<br \/>\n<strong>ACCOUNTABILITY<\/strong>: reaching our targets respecting our values<br \/>\n<strong>DIVERSITY<\/strong>: appreciating and valuing our differences<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/UFI-Filters-Group-Code-Ethics_2022_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download our Code of Ethics<\/a><\/h3>\n<p> <p class=\"wpsm-hide\" style=\"color: #cc0000; font-size: 100%; text-align: left;\"> SEE LESS<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691049263421{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bg-group-4.png?id=356) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-group-6&#8243;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;row-1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;compliance&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; image=&#8221;12419&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h2 class=\"boc_heading title-section al_left  \"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #222222;font-size: 35px;\"><span>Compliance<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]UFI Filters Group is committed to promoting a corporate culture based on ethical behavior and good corporate governance, following the principles established in the Group&#8217;s Code of Ethics and Antibribery Policy.<\/p>\n<p>To protect compliance with these principles, UFI Group has activated an internal reporting channel to communicate potential violations of the law, of its Code of Ethics, of corporate policies and procedures, guaranteeing confidentiality and privacy to the reporting party.[\/vc_column_text]<a\thref=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GPOL-03_Ed2024-11_-_UFI_Filters_Group_Whistleblowing-Policy_EN.pdf\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"button btn_medium btn_theme_color btn_rounded btn_normal_style    \"  target='_blank'><span>DOWNLOAD<\/span><\/a>[vc_column_text]<div class=\"show_more\"><p class=\"wpsm-show\" style=\"color: #cc0000; 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