Saudi Filters Industry Company (SFICO) was established in August 1987 as wholly owned subsidiary of  Rashed A. Al-Rashed & Sons Group (RAR).

RAR is the integrated source of trading, manufacturing, services, construction, contracting and development with a turnover US$ 2.5 Billion.

Moreover the company is a major investor in projects and entities globally, delivering on its promise to perform to the highest standard of quality.

later saudi filter went on on to establish its own brand called purex filters.

Purolator Filters were invented first by Ernest Sweetland in 1923 and stands for "Pure Oil Later".

At present , Saudi filters also produce filters in Purex brand , which was introduced in year 2001

SFICO is a leading manufacturer & supplier of Oil, Air, Fuel ,Hydraulic Transmission & Coolant Filters to meet the need of passenger cars, light and heavy trucks, off-road and industrial applications for both the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and the replacement parts markets.

About 80% of SFICO filters are sold in the local and the outside automotive aftermarket, with the other 20% sold to original equipment manufacturers in Europe.

Consumers all over the world know and trust the

Purex name. SFICO strengthens and builds on the strong brand name recognition with National advertising campaigns that let consumers know that Purex is  "The first name in filters".