NanoForge Solutions Opens $1.2-M AirFilter Manufacturing Facility in Carmona

CARMONA, Cavite — NanoForge Solutions Inc. has officially begun operations following the inauguration of its $1.2-million air filter manufacturing facility in Carmona, Cavite, marking a significant addition to the country’s high-value manufacturing sector.

Speaking during the inauguration, NanoForge co-founder Victor Aliwalas said the new facility is designed to deliver safe and clean indoor air through the production of world-class air filter products. He noted that the investment underscores the company’s commitment to quality manufacturing and innovation.

NanoForge Chief Executive Officer Michael Hansson said the facility was first conceptualized in October 2023 and held a soft opening last year. The plant is located at the Golden Mile Business Park and spans 2,600 square meters.

Currently, the facility employs 65 workers, with plans to expand the workforce to around 300 by the end of the year, Hansson said. He added that the air filters produced at the Carmona plant are primarily intended for export, particularly to the United States, although the company is also exploring opportunities in other international markets.

“Everything is for export, but we may have some domestic sales later this year,” Hansson said.

Hansson explained that NanoForge chose to establish its operations in the Philippines due to the founders’ strong affinity with the country and their desire to help generate local employment. The company’s team is composed of senior Swedish, American, and Filipino engineers, project managers, and business professionals based in Sweden, the United States, and the Philippines.

Aliwalas said the facility is expected to help position the Philippines as a competitive and credible player in high-value, technology-driven industries.

“Our long-term commitment is to contribute to the growth of Philippine manufacturing by integrating local raw materials, developing globally certified products—especially for our US clients—and ensuring that innovation and sustainability are embedded in every step of our process here in this facility,” he said.

The inauguration signals NanoForge’s confidence in the Philippines as a manufacturing hub and highlights the country’s growing role in advanced industrial production for global markets.