First Person: Filter King’s Expansion Playbook
August 20, 2025
As demand for fast, flexible delivery surges in the e-commerce era, Miami-based Filter King is building a national footprint to keep up. The direct-to-consumer HVAC filter manufacturer has opened new facilities in Las Vegas and Pennsylvania, with plans to expand further in 2026. In this conversation, CEO Rick Hoskins walks us through the company’s site selection criteria, facility needs, and workforce strategy — and why simplicity, proximity, and word-of-mouth hiring are at the heart of Filter King’s growth model.
Rick Hoskins is CEO of Filter King, a direct-to-consumer air filter manufacturer that began operations in Miami and now operates out of three national facilities — with more on the way. In this Q&A, he walks us through the company’s location strategy, workforce needs, and facility requirements as Filter King expands its reach in the e-commerce age.
