The world of finance, connected.EN / Global
DO
CompanyCompany profileReviewed 2026-10-23

DONALDSON Co INC

Donaldson Company, Inc. is a filtration company engaged in the production and marketing of filtration products used in a variety of industry sectors, including commercial/industrial (engines, exhausts, transmissions, vents in private vehicles, hydraulics), aerospace (helicopters, planes), chemical, alternative energy (windmills), food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Also the company's research division, located in Minneapolis, Minn., participated in defense-related projects for various military applications (see below).

Sources and references ↗
COMPANY PROFILE / 10 SOURCE-LINKED FIELDS

Basic company information

Each field links to its source. Financial figures retain their reporting periods; background references are identified in the source list.

Business sectors
membrane; gas turbine [1]
Company / filing name
DONALDSON Co INC [2]
Headquarters location
Bloomington [1]
Founded
1915 [1]
Legal form
Delaware corporation [1]
Official website
www.donaldson.com ↗ [1]
ISIN (reported securities)
US2576511099 [1]
CIK
29644 [2]
Country in background record
United States [1]
Symbols / exchanges
DCI (NYSE) [2]

Company positioning and business

Donaldson Company, Inc. is a filtration company engaged in the production and marketing of filtration products used in a variety of industry sectors, including commercial/industrial (engines, exhausts, transmissions, vents in private vehicles, hydraulics), aerospace (helicopters, planes), chemical, alternative energy (windmills), food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Also the company's research division, located in Minneapolis, Minn., participated in defense-related projects for various military applications (see below). [3]

As a multinational company it operates in Belgium, Mexico, China, UK, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Thailand, USA, South Africa, Russia, Japan, Italy, Germany and France. In fiscal year 2016 20.3% of sales came from business in the Asia-Pacific region (up from 19.9%), 28.5% from Europe (vs 28.3%) and 42.2% from the US (42.5% in 2015). The company also makes aftermarket parts. [3]

There was significant growth in the size of the company in terms of market value in 2009, going from about $2 billion at the start of the year to $3.26 billion in May 2010. Although sales were steady between 2007 and 2010 long term debt rose 98.6% over that period; Long term debt increased 44% in 2008 and remained near that level until January 2011 when it fell 17% quarter to quarter (then fell a further 3% by January 2012). No single customer contributes more than 10% of revenue. [3]

Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Donaldson Company. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.

Financial year, securities and disclosures

Listed securities: DCI (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]

History and key events

  1. Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]

Financial results and regulatory disclosures

No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]

Related entities and concepts

Frequently asked questions

When was DONALDSON Co INC founded?

Founded: 1915. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Where is the headquarters of DONALDSON Co INC?

Headquarters location: Bloomington. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Which business sectors are recorded for DONALDSON Co INC?

Business sectors: membrane; gas turbine. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
  2. Company identity and profile data ↗
  3. Wikipedia contributors — Donaldson Company (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗

Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.

Content preparation: source-based compilation with AI assistance. See methods and attribution. Named sources identify the underlying records; no individual expert review is claimed.