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BOFA International

HardwarePoole, UKFounded 1987· One of 1739 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Industrial fume extraction and filtration systems for additive manufacturing and 3D printing operations

CEO / Founder
Tony Lockwood (Managing Director)
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$102.7M
Latest Round
Strategic Investment
Key Investors
LDC; Donaldson Company

Technology & Products

Key Products

Fume Extraction Systems (dust and particulate filtration); Fume Extraction Accessories; Filter Technology (pre, main, and inline filters); Smart Technology (extraction system management); PrintPRO Extraction Systems (UV coating, hot melt glue binding, polywrapping); SureCHECK (monitoring); Pro OS (software platform for performance management)

Technological Advantage

Integration with parent's global footprint (sales in 120+ countries, presence in 40+), advanced R&D ($78M+ spend), and testing labs for faster product development and market entry in AM, laser, electronics, and more; Innovations for reactive materials like titanium and process automation

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Design, develop, and manufacture fume and dust extraction systems that filter contaminants from industrial processes (including additive manufacturing), maintaining clean working environments while improving process performance and minimizing production disruption.

How They Differentiate

Acknowledged as #1 in fume extraction/filtration for AM industry

Market & Competition

Target Customers

AM/3D printing manufacturers, industrial users

Industry Verticals

Additive Manufacturing; 3D Printing

Growth & Milestones

Major Milestones

Founded in 1987 as small family business; Developed into multi-award-winning global leader in portable fume extraction

Notable Customers

Würth Additive Group