In the dynamic and global filtration industry, news and information is breaking on a daily basis. International Filtration News is tracking stories relevant to our industry from air and gas filtration to liquid filtration and the various end-uses for filtration technology. Here we will post news stories relevant to filtration and its downstream applications on an ongoing basis. Please check back for regular updates. If you have news that you feel should be added to this summary report, please email it to Ken Norberg: ken@filtnews.com
Most recent update: March 26, 2026
Hengst Filtration Acquires the B&S Filtration Group
Hengst Filtration is taking another significant step in its corporate transformation from an automotive supplier to a cross-industry filtration specialist. The German company, based in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, is acquiring the B&S Filtration Group from Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, consisting of B&S Filtration GmbH, Bestair GmbH, and FTS GmbH & Co. KG. Hengst is thus expanding its portfolio with a specialist in air filtration focused on particulate filters, gas filters, and combinations thereof.
“B&S is an exciting filtration specialist with a deep understanding of filter media and adsorption—an ideal complement to our portfolio and expertise. Following financial challenges in recent years, we aim to put B&S back on a solid footing and leverage shared synergies,” says Christopher Heine, CEO of Hengst Filtration.
B&S was founded in 1992 and currently employs 150 people. The company manufactures particle and carbon filters, HEPA/ULPA filters, activated carbon filters, and other air filtration products for the automotive sector, building services, industry, power generation, and cleanroom technology. Business relationships already exist with Hengst and its subsidiary artemis control AG for cleanroom filters in semiconductor production.
B&S’s technical expertise, particularly in the field of adsorption, and its ability to achieve “quick to market” with small series production, complement Hengst’s existing product lines and capabilities.
With the acquisition of the B&S Group, Hengst strengthens its position as a full-service provider for various industries and expands its expertise in filter media technology. This is another step in the company’s strategic development toward becoming a leading, globally active filtration partner.
Carbon Capture Cleans 96 Percent of GHG Gas, Waste Product Transformed Into Fibers for Textiles
Eco Green Solutions and its sister company GCS Fibers are relocating manufacturing and operations to the U.S., with a site selection team considering coal states Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia as the final locations. The founder says the new operation will create as many as 500 good-paying U.S. jobs. State Economic Development Authorities are encouraged to provide final bids.
Eco Green Solutions (EGS) delivers a high-efficiency, multi-pollutant emissions capture system from coal plants that strengthens U.S. industrial capacity, supports domestic energy production, and unlocks valuable American resources from legacy waste streams. The resultant coal fly ash is now being converted to synthetic fibers for textile and housing insulation needs from the waste product. Energy companies like Dominion and Duke Energy and home builders associations like NAHB call it the “best rock wool or mineral fiber” product available for commercial re-use.
Coal ash disposal is a massive environmental and public health issue in the U.S., representing one of the nation’s largest industrial waste streams. With over 1,400 disposal sites in 45 states, over 90% of monitored coal ash ponds may be leaking toxic metals into groundwater.
Last month, the Trump Administration delayed mandatory clean up of coal ash deposits for 33 months with an extension to monitor coal ash holding ponds or reduce the ash on-site.
According to Ato Andoh, an 11-year member of the U.S. Marine Corps and CEO of the company, who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom: “The EGS technology provides a cost-effective way for energy and manufacturing facilities to reduce operational liabilities, meet federal performance requirements, and enhance long-term reliability—with minimal regulatory burden or disruption.” His capture and fiber production firms can convert the waste product.
By transforming industrial by-products into valuable mineral fibers and supporting rare-earth element recovery from waste streams, EGS contributes directly to U.S. critical-minerals independence, and American supply-chain resilience, without relying on China.
Southern Water Purchases Phosphorus Filtration Technology
Southern Water, one of the largest wastewater companies in the southeast of England, has purchased two phosphorus filtration units after a successful trial of the technology at its Storrington wastewater treatment works in Sussex, UK.
The two Flocell XFM20 filtration units, comprising four modular filters, were supplied by wastewater treatment specialist Marlowe Environmental Services, and the system can process flows of up to 40 l/s collectively. Supplied in a 6 m container and requiring no additional civil engineering, the technology has been installed to enhance existing tertiary treatment processes at the plant.
At peak flows of 47 l/s, the installation enables Storrington WwTP – which serves a population equivalent of around 8,000 – to consistently meet its phosphorus consent limit of 0.5 mg/l.
The investment comes as utilities contend with tightening environmental regulations. The Environment Act of 2021 requires 80% reduction in phosphorus from treated wastewater by 2038, with interim targets prompting upgrades across treatment works in England and Wales.
For the Storrington wastewater treatment plant, operators required a compact solution capable of improving treatment performance without extensive civil engineering works and with a short lead time. The plant must meet a permit of 15 mg/l biological oxygen demand, 20 mg/l total suspended solids, 0.5 mg/l phosphorus, 4 mg/l iron and 10 mg/l ammonia.
DuPont Wins WateReuse Award for Wastewater Reuse Membrane
DuPont announced it has received a 2026 WateReuse Award for Excellence in the Transformational Innovation category for its FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC160UHP elements. The reverse osmosis solution is designed to help industrial users advance wastewater treatment and reuse while enabling minimal‑ and zero‑liquid‑discharge (MLD/ZLD) strategies.
The FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC16UHP, a reverse osmosis element designed to concentrate wastewater streams, enables a more efficient and sustainable approach to water reuse and wastewater treatment. With the ability to operate under ultra-high-pressure conditions, FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC160UHP elements enable high water recovery to support industrial users facing stringent discharge regulations while reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operational costs.
Aston University and Mondelēz Launch Flavor Filtration Research
Aston University in the UK and Mondelēz International have launched a research and innovation partnership to develop filtration-based technologies that can fine-tune the flavors, nutrients and aromas of food.
The collaboration brings together membrane science experts in the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) with the global confectionery and snacks manufacturer’s Bournville-based R&D team.
It will be the first time that AIME’s expertise in biological and industrial membranes has been applied within the food sector. The team will explore a range of applications for next-generation filtration techniques to support new approaches in food engineering. These were originally developed at Aston University for water and waste processing through the BIOMEM and MEMetic projects.
Through PhD and research projects supported by Mondelēz, AIME researchers will focus on harnessing taste receptor proteins found on the tongue. These will be used to develop experimental techniques that can capture and filter specific compounds in food, like those responsible for flavour or aroma.
Once developed, the technology has several potential uses. These include capturing and enhancing highly desirable food aromas, or removing unwanted compounds during production, such as those responsible for bitterness, so high-cocoa chocolate can be made without the need for additional sugar.
The partnership between Aston University and Cadbury owner, Mondelēz, underscores both organisations’ commitment to anchoring innovation in the West Midlands supporting food enterprise in the region where Cadbury’s legacy began. The research aims to advance food chemistry and engineering to transform how food and snacks are developed with highly distinctive flavour profiles.
AIME was established as a first-of-its-kind institute housing one of the UK’s largest groups of protein membrane experts. It works to advance the science underpinning membrane technologies and develop new industrial applications.
Yardney Water Filtration Systems New Patent Advancing Water Filtration Technology
Yardney Water Filtration Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-performance water filtration solutions for agriculture, golf, turf, landscape, industrial, commercial and municipal markets worldwide, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to the company for its Valve with Stepped Bushing Design. This patent expands Yardney’s intellectual property portfolio and demonstrates its leadership in, and ongoing commitment to, innovation in water filtration technologies.
The awarded U.S. Patent No. US 12,352,370 B2: “Valve with Stepped Bushing Design” covers a valve design featuring a specialized bushing that applies controlled axial pressure to its seals, enabling easier assembly and disassembly. This configuration streamlines maintenance and helps protect the seals from damage.
“This patent underscores our ongoing investment in developing cutting-edge solutions that provide reliable, long-term value for our customers,” said Chris Phillips, president of Yardney Water Filtration Systems. “It reflects our team’s creativity, technical expertise, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in water filtration.”
The company remains focused on performance, engineering-driven design, and long-term results, providing proven, innovative filtration technologies. In addition to this issued U.S. patent, Yardney has two additional patents pending, covering innovations across the agriculture, golf, turf, landscape, industrial, commercial and municipal water filtration markets.
Mark Turpin Becomes Co-Owner of Duperon Corporation
Duperon Corporation, a global leader in preliminary liquid/solids separation technologies for water, wastewater, and industrial applications, announced that its President, Mark Turpin, has become a co-owner of the company alongside Founder Terry Duperon and CEO Tammy Bernier.
Expanding ownership within Duperon has long been a shared vision for Terry Duperon and Tammy Bernier—one rooted in stewardship, continuity, and recognizing leaders who embody the company’s values and long-term mission. Mark Turpin joined Duperon as President in 2016 and has played a pivotal role in guiding the company’s sustained growth, innovation, and culture.
With more than two decades of experience in manufacturing and extensive executive leadership roles across both private and public companies, Turpin brings a proven track record of delivering organic growth and innovation. Under his leadership, Duperon has experienced continuous growth, launched six new products, advanced multiple industry-first innovations, and earned top honors from local, regional, and national organizations.
Jowat’s Forward-Looking Adhesives
Jowat will present forward-looking adhesive solutions that combine technological progress with environmental responsibility at the upcoming Techtextil in Frankfurt in April 2026. Wether it’s the use of renewable raw materials, conservation of resources, or the safety of processors, Jowat provides the products and expertise to support them.
A key highlight of Jowat’s portfolio are the PUR hot melt adhesives with hazard-free labeling of the Jowatherm® PUR MR range. These high-performance adhesives, free from GHS pictograms, offer exceptional bonding capabilities—and, since August 2023, have helped exempt operations from the EU mandatory training requirement for products containing isocyanate.
Jowatherm® PUR MR 630.99 is already being used successfully in the industry for textile and membrane lamination. This innovative PUR hot melt adhesive stands out for its broad range of adhesion, high green strength and low processing temperature starting from 100°C. It can be applied with engraved rollers as well as with slot nozzle methods, facilitating reliable manufacturing processes.
Jowatherm® PUR MR 614.70 was developed specially for binding activated carbon in filter media manufacturing and demonstrates how innovation can solve concrete application challenges. Used for joining multilayer filter materials, the adhesive offers a very long open time of 15 to 25 minutes and delivers impressive results with low application amounts. This preserves the maximum possible surface area of the activated carbon uncoated, supporting the function of the filters used in vehicle interiors and buildings. Additional advantages include very low fogging and emission values and a neutral odor.
PUR hot melt adhesive for automotive parts
Among the products showcased at Techtextil 2026, Jowat will also be presenting the PUR hot melt adhesive Jowatherm® PUR MR 642.90 with hazard-free labeling—developed for laminating automotive interiors. This versatile adhesive impresses with its high green strength and creep resistance, exceptional resistance to plasticizers, and can be applied using all established methods, with spraying being especially effective.
Jowat can be found at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt: hall 11.0, booth D10.
DuPont Water Solutions Expands Data-Driven WAVE PRO Design Tool
DuPont Water Solutions announced the expansion of Water Application Value Engine (WAVE PRO), its advanced online water treatment modeling tool, with the addition of reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) capabilities. The enhanced platform now integrates ultrafiltration (UF), ion exchange (IX), RO, and NF into a single, comprehensive water treatment design solution for applications including drinking water, industrial utility water, wastewater, and seawater desalination.
WAVE PRO is the next generation of the Water Application Value Engine (WAVE) software platform, guiding water professionals through the treatment design process with a robust calculation engine that enables highly accurate system modeling. As a data‑driven software tool, WAVE PRO leverages real performance data to model complex water treatment systems. Through an intuitive digital interface, users can adjust model parameters to simulate specific feedwater conditions and operational scenarios, helping determine optimal system configurations while incorporating project specific economics to improve operating expense and water balance calculations.”
Pall Corporation Appoints Dr. Roland Folz as President
Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, announced the appointment of Dr. Roland Folz as President, Pall Corporation, effective March 3, 2026.
As President, Dr. Folz will lead Pall’s global business and set the company’s strategic direction, working closely with the leadership team to drive long-term growth, advance innovation and strengthen operational and commercial execution across the organization.
“Pall is shaping how critical industries operate, enabling them to be more efficient, more sustainable and drive greater impact,” said Dr. Roland Folz. “I am excited to work with the team to translate Pall’s deep scientific expertise and engineering strength into solutions that help customers solve increasingly complex challenges while building long‑term value.”
Dr. Folz brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the industrial, food and beverage and water technology sectors, along with a strong commitment to agility, innovation, collaboration and efficiency. He joins Pall from Pentair, where he spent the past 12 years and most recently served as Group President, Industrial Solutions. In that role, he led a diverse portfolio spanning food and beverage, sustainable gas, membrane technologies, air systems, oil and gas and water applications.
Registration Opens for FiltXPO 2026 in Minneapolis
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has opened registration for FiltXPO™ 2026, the premier global conference and exhibition dedicated to filtration technologies. The event will take place October 28–29, 2026, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
FiltXPO will bring together innovators from across the filtration supply chain to showcase next-generation solutions, advanced materials, and breakthrough technologies shaping the industry’s future. Attendees will gain valuable market insights, explore emerging applications, and connect with key decision-makers driving industry progress.
Co-organized by INDA and the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS), the Advances in Filtration Conference will feature expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and technical posters highlighting the latest research and real-world applications. Students, researchers, and industry leaders will present innovations addressing today’s most critical challenges.
Conference topics include:
- Artificial intelligence in filtration and data centers
- E-mobility and battery applications
- Nonwoven media for water filtration and PFAS mitigation
- Sustainability in filtration systems and materials
For more information visit www.filtxpo.com
Water Collaborative Delivery Association Announces 20th Anniversary Symposium
The Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA) has announced its upcoming 20th Anniversary Symposium, a three-day gathering designed to bring water utilities, practitioners, and industry partners from around the nation together for high-value learning and connection. The symposium marks two decades of WCDA’s work advancing collaborative approaches that help utilities deliver projects more efficiently, manage risk and strengthen long-term system resilience.
The event will take place July 27-29 in Denver, Colorado, and will feature a mix of education sessions, facilitated discussions, a project site tour, golf tournament, and additional opportunities for utilities to engage with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities across the municipal sector.
