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About ZipFilters

We Craft Filtration Solutions

Arun Associates was established in 1976 as a proprietorship by Late Sh. Arun Kumar to cater to the “After Market” requirement of Automotive filters. Being a Visionary, he could foresee the exponential growth that the Automobile Industry was to witness in the coming years.

The business was started keeping in mind the requirement for filters for Ambassador car but soon he ventured into manufacturing of filters for other Brands Vehicles. Since then there is no stopping in his passion for innovation with new products being added to the portfolio continuously.

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PAN INDIA PRESENCE

Serving Every Corner of India

our history

From Vision To Velocity — The Journey Of Zip

Scale & Performance

Legacy Quantified

Our impact is written in high-precision metrics across continents and assembly lines.

50+ Years of Excellence

30M+ Filters Per Month

1000+ Vehicles Covered

50000+ Sq. Ft. R&D Facility

20+ Export Countries

98% Partner Satisfaction

PAN INDIA PRESENCE 12,000+ Touchpoints Countrywide

1976

The Foundation of Purity

Arun Associates was established in 1976 as a proprietorship by Late Sh. Arun Kumar to cater to the “After Market” requirement of Automotive filters. The business started with filters for the Ambassador car and soon expanded into manufacturing filters for many other vehicle brands — driven by an unstoppable passion for innovation.

50+ YearsPan IndiaOEM & OES Supplier

Our History

50 Years of Excellence

Explore the milestones that forged a local pioneer into an international filtration giant.

1976

The Foundation of Purity

ZIP Filters starts its humble journey in a 1,500 sq. ft. workshop in India. Driven by a small team of passionate engineers, the company designs heavy-duty oil filters for Indian automotive engines, establishing a benchmark of durability and local manufacturing pride.

Initial product catalog: 5 core oil filter models

1985

National Expansion & OE Trust

Rapid industrial growth across India demands reliable filtration. ZIP expands into air and fuel filters, setting up a state-of-the-art facility to meet the specifications of India’s premier original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Selected as OEM supplier to major commercial trucking lines

2000

Going Global & ISO Standards

Entering the new millennium, ZIP Filters achieves ISO 9001 and QS-9000 certifications. The brand launches exports to Europe and Southeast Asia, competing directly with international manufacturers on build quality and high performance.

First global export shipment sent to Western Europe

2012

Environmental Focus & Cabin Air Focus

As air pollution rises in major cities, ZIP pioneers active carbon cabin air filters in the Indian aftermarket. We establish cleanroom testing facilities to certify PM2.5 containment rates, prioritizing respiratory safety for millions.

Launched ZIP CleanAir Series with 99% particle protection

2026

Advanced Smart Filtration Ecosystem

Today, ZIP Filters stands as an innovation-driven conglomerate operating from a massive, highly automated 50,000 sq. ft. campus. Exporting to over 20 countries, we are engineering carbon-neutral systems for hydrogen and EV vehicle applications, shaping the clean future of transport.

30M+ Filters supplied per year across 20+ countries

work process

Reliability, Quality and Performance

Vision

“To be synonymous with filtration solutions”

Mission

“To become Number One Automotive filtration solutions provider as OEM and OES”

Quality

To achieve total customer satisfaction by delivering products and services conforming to specified & implied requirements of quality, cost & delivery.

Philosophy

Achieve operational excellence through introducing new technologies and lean manufacturing processes

work process

Reliability, Quality and Performance

Engineering Rigor

Manufacturing & Innovation

Our production campus hosts advanced cleanrooms, heavy press lines, and ISO-certified laboratories.

Research & Development

Specialized polymer chemists and fluid dynamics engineers design proprietary synthetic filter media to enhance lifetime capacity.

Automated Production

Robotic pleading lines and laser welding processes eliminate human error, ensuring consistent seal integrity for thousands of production runs.

ISO Quality Assurance

Every production batch undergoes multi-point stress testing, bubble point integrity checks, and airflow resistance validations before distribution.

Our products are tested according to ISO 5011 (engine air), ISO 11155 (cabin air), and ISO 4548 (engine oil) international standards. This rigorous validation ensures that every ZIP Filter matches or exceeds OEM specifications, delivering long-term security.

Collaborative Growth

A Network Rooted in Trust

A premium product is only as impactful as the network that delivers it. Over 50 years, ZIP Filters has nurtured reliable alliances with dealers, automotive technicians, large logistics fleet operators, and global export distribution partners. We grow by securing our partners' long-term business goals with stable supply chains, technical training programs, and uncompromised product authenticity.

Become a Partner

850+

Direct Distributors

12,000+

Dealers & Retailers

150+

Logistics Fleet Partners

20+

Export Destinations

Our Expanding Global Reach

Headquarters (India)

Export Hubs

Preserving the Atmosphere

We recycle 95% of our steel waste, saving energy and preserving natural reserves.

Quality Policy

Conscious Filtration for a Greener Tomorrow

At ZipFilters, we believe operational excellence and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Our philosophy drives us to deliver cleaner engines and a cleaner planet.

Quality Commitment

To achieve total customer satisfaction by delivering products and services conforming to specified & implied requirements of quality, cost & delivery.

Innovation Philosophy

Achieve operational excellence through introducing new technologies and lean manufacturing processes.

Sustainability First

Protecting every breath, every engine, every journey — while keeping environmental impact at the core of our manufacturing decisions.