Factory is Operational

9 May 202516 February 2025

Factory is Operational

Product has now begun to ship from the new Vortox facility in Australia.

While we still have plenty of work to do to complete the factory setup, and many hurdles to overcome in regards to the various supply lines of raw materials, we now have critical machinery up and running and we are producing product.

Our immediate focus is to fill the existing back log of orders that customers had placed with the previous ownership before we begin to build general stock.

We are now taking new orders. Please send all enquiries directly to the new ownership at vortox@slsgroup.net.au.

Getting the facility to its current state of production would not have been possible without the help of the former owner, Kevin Myers and a core team of Vortox Inc employees who agreed to relocate their lives to Australia for a 5 month period to assist with the set up of equipment and training of new staff. Their knowledge and assistance have been an invaluable part of the process and will be critical to ensure the success of Vortox Air Technology Australia.

We have farewelled our American friends and recognize the invaluable contributions they have made in both the dismantling of the factory in Claremont, CA, along with the recommissioning of plant & equipment & the training of new staff here in Australia. They sacrificed precious time away from their family & we will be forever grateful.

Machinery & Equipment Arriving in Australia

9 May 202522 August 2024

Machinery & Equipment Arriving in Australia

All shipping containers have now arrived in Australia and the final shipments are making their way through quarantine and customs.

Below is a gallery of images from the shop floor as goods are unloaded and installed at the new Rutherford, NSW facility.

Vortox Inc forced out of Claremont, CA

9 May 20252 January 2024

Vortox Inc forced out of Claremont, CA

To our valued customers:

We are very happy to announce that the Vortox brand will be relocated in its entirety to Australia under the direction of SLS Group and that all product lines will continue to be manufactured. All equipment, tooling, engineering is in the process of being relocated to their facility in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia in a new 26,000 sq. ft. facility.

After being advised in late 2022 that our Claremont, CA premises were being redeveloped as part of the new residential/retail Village South, Vortox was faced with relocation after nearly 100 years on property. After evaluating the cost of local relocation, our research made it apparent that relocating here was not an option, and we began to meet with interested parties and discuss the various possibilities for Vortox’s future. While numerous parties were interested in various pieces of the Vortox product line, our primary concern for the customer was to ensure the continuation of all products without any compromise to quality and consistency. For nine months, Vortox Air Technology, Inc. and SLS Group have been in discussions and are finalizing the sales agreement for all assets to be relocated.

SLS Group was established in 2003 and is Australia’s leading manufacturer of premium aftermarket stainless steel truck accessories. Being a customer of Vortox Air Technology for fifteen years, the level of quality of products associated with the Vortox name equally parallels the known quality expected and delivered in the SLS Group product line. The SLS business motto of ‘Passion, Precision, Perfection’ aligns with our own philosophy to always make it better than everyone else by being ‘The Genuine Article’ and SLS is committed to continuing the consistent high-quality products that Vortox customers know and expect.

Relocating a manufacturing business to another country is no small task but nothing that nine months of planning and a dedicated group of passionate people with a drive to succeed cannot accomplish. To ensure success and maintain customer relationships, Vortox is committed to working side-by-side with the SLS Group by assisting in the transition both here in California and in Australia. With a hands-on approach of overseeing everything from the floor layout, equipment installation, employee training and equipment operation, Vortox and SLS will ensure that the products provided moving forward will meet the standards you have come to know.

Sincerely,

Kevin J. Myers
President
Vortox Air Technology, Inc.

View PDF announcement letter here:

You’ve had the rest, now get the best.

19 October 2015

Posted: September 30th, 2015

Tired of Products Failing You?

We’ve all been down that road. There are two choices; one is more expensive but better quality, the other is cheaper and looks it. You choose to save a few bucks and get the cheaper version only to find that it breaks after a few months. Not only are you now in a bind, but when you try to call for help you’re outsourced and given answers that have been written in a dialogue book and are no help to your specific application. Now you’re spending twice as much money to replace something that should have performed well for an extended period of time.

Vortox Air Technology, Inc. products may not be the least expensive, but they will perform the task at hand, and perform it well – without fail. Our products are not outsourced, they are made right here at our manufacturing facility in Claremont, California by American manufacturers. All of the steel used in the construct our products is high quality, and specifically selected to meet our rigorous standards. If you need assistance, we have staff that is more than happy to answer questions, solve problems, and provide information to your specific issue. We are here to help you and we guarantee that you will not be disappointed in our products.

Make the right choice.

Choose VORTOX products to get the job done right the first time.

Vortox Air Cleaner Conversions

29 May 201511 March 2015

Posted: March 11th, 2015

A helpful chart when trying to discern where Oil Bath Air Cleaner and Dry Air Cleaner counterparts, as well as appropriate accessories can be found.

Oil Bath Air Cleaner	Inlet Diameter (In.)	Outlet Diameter (In.)	Dry Air Cleaner	Filter Element	Inlet Diameter (In.)	Outlet Diameter (In.)	Inlet Cap	Band Brackets
G80	3.00	3.00	AB80A	VF80	3.00	3.00	CS300	BB80
G100	3.50	3.50	AB100	VF100A	4.00	4.00	CS400	BB100
G110	4.00	3.50	AB120A	VF120	5.00	5.50	CS500	BB110
G120	4.00	3.50	AB120A	VF120A	5.00	5.50	CS500	BB120
G135	5.00	5.00	AB140A	VF140A	5.50	5.50	CS550	BB140
G140	5.00	5.00	AB140A	VF140A	5.50	5.50	CS550	BB140
G150	5.00	5.50	AB160A	VF160A	6.00	6.00	CS600	BB150
GA80	3.00	3.00	ABA80A	VF80A	3.00	3.00	CS300	Flanged Mount
GA100	3.50	3.50	ABA100A	VF100A	4.00	3.50	CS400	Flanged Mount
GA110	4.00	3.50	ABA120A	VF120A	5.00	3.50	CS500	Flanged Mount
GA120	4.00	3.50	ABA120A	VF120A	5.00	3.50	CS500	Flanged Mount
GA135	5.00	5.00	ABA140A	VF140A	5.50	5.00	CS550	Flanged Mount
GA140	5.00	5.00	ABA140A	VF140A	5.50	5.00	CS550	Flanged Mount
GA150	5.00	5.00	ABA160B	VF160A	6.00	5.00	CS600	Flanged Mount
S78	N/A	2.50	AB80A	VF80A	3.00	3.00	CS300	BB80
S90	N/A	2.50	AB80A	VF80A	3.00	3.00	CS300	BB80
S110	N/A	3.50	AB100A	VF100A	4.00	4.00	CS400	BB100
S120	N/A	3.50	AB120A	VF120A	5.00	5.50	CS500	BB120
SA78	N/A	2.50	ABA80A	VF80A	3.00	3.00	CS300	Flanged Mount
SA90	N/A	2.50	ABA80A	VF80A	3.00	3.00	CS300	Flanged Mount
SA110	N/A	3.50	ABA100A	VF100A	4.00	3.50	CS400	Flanged Mount
SA120	N/A	3.50	ABA120A	VF120A	5.00	3.50	CS500	Flanged Mount

A downloadable PDF version of this chart can be found under the Literature section of the website.