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: May 21, 2026
Memsift Launches Membrane Platforms for Water Recovery and Ultra-Pure Water Production
Memsift Innovations announced the launch of three transformative membrane technology platforms designed to solve some of the world’s most difficult industrial water and resource recovery challenges.
The newly launched systems – NUCLEX™, HYPER-X-RO™, and MISTIL-PURE™ – represent a major leap forward in industrial sustainability, enabling industries to recover more water, extract valuable materials from waste, and produce ultra-pure water with unprecedented efficiency and stability.
Together, these technologies form a new generation of thermodynamically engineered separation systems developed to support the growing global demand for circular manufacturing, high-recovery water reuse, and low-carbon industrial operations.
NUCLEX™ – Engineering Crystallization Beyond Conventional Limits
NUCLEX™ introduces a fundamentally different approach to hypersaline wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Unlike conventional thermal crystallizers, the platform integrates advanced membrane distillation with controlled crystallization into a single energy-efficient architecture.
HYPER-X-RO™ – Redefining the Limits of Membrane Concentration
HYPER-X-RO™ is a next-generation Hyper Saline Batch Reverse Osmosis platform engineered to overcome the thermodynamic limitations of conventional reverse osmosis systems.
MISTIL-PURE™ – Engineering Water Purity Beyond Conventional Limits
MISTIL-PURE™ is a next-generation Improved Membrane Distillation-based Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system engineered for advanced semiconductor and AI-driven manufacturing facilities.
LiqTech Secures Largest QlariFlow™ Pool Project to Date
LiqTech International, Inc., a clean technology company specializing in advanced ceramic filtration solutions, announced its largest commercial pool project to date with the installation of five QlariFlow™ systems at Aquacentrum Den Helder in the Netherlands. The project has been secured in partnership with Lotec, a specialist in commercial pool engineering and water treatment solutions and LiqTech’s exclusive distributor in the BENELUX region.
The project includes five QlariFlow™ systems and two AutoCIP units, incorporating a total of 56 silicon carbide membranes. The first three systems were installed in January 2026, with the remaining systems scheduled for installation in August 2026.
Aquacentrum Den Helder is a municipal aquatic facility where space constraints and limited access required a compact and adaptable filtration solution. QlariFlow™ was selected for its ability to integrate within these constraints while maintaining high filtration performance and operational reliability.
The Den Helder project reflects adoption of advanced filtration technologies in municipal aquatic infrastructure, where operators are prioritizing system performance, operational efficiency, and reliability. Across the BENELUX region, this shift is driving demand for compact, high-performance filtration systems in both new-build and retrofit projects.
INDEX™26 Awards Winners Announced: Setting New Benchmarks in Nonwovens
The nonwovens industry has officially crowned its new winners. At the opening of INDEX™ 2026 on May 19, five companies were honored with the INDEX™ Awards, the industry’s highest accolade for technical excellence and forward-thinking design.
From high-speed machinery to breakthroughs in molecular chemistry, this year’s winners were selected for their ability to merge top-tier performance with the urgent requirements of a circular economy. Here are the winners:
Category: Nonwoven roll goods. Winner: Lenzing – LENZING™ Dualwipe
LENZING™ Dualwipe is a high-performance cleaning wipe crafted from regenerated cellulose using LENZING™ Nonwovens Technology. Its innovative dual-surface design integrates abrasion and absorbency in a single material, enabling efficient cleaning without relying on fossil-based synthetic materials, binders, or chemical additives.
Category: Finished products made from, or incorporating nonwovens – Single-use application. Winner: Corman – Organyc brand “Personalized Protection” Light Incontinence Pads
Corman’s new light incontinence pads deliver personalized protection through three key innovations. The Smart-Cotton™ cover with a citric acid buffer maintains an ideal skin pH of 5.5, reducing irritation, cahnnels liquid to superabsorbent polymers, and a natural odor control.
Category: Finished products made from, or incorporating nonwovens – Durable application.
Winner: Confitex Technology – Reusable Nonwoven Bed Pads
This new Confitex technology has enabled the world’s first machine-washable and tumble-dryable nonwoven bed pads, opening a significant new application for nonwoven materials.
Category: Raw materials or components of special relevance to the nonwovens and related converted products industry. Winner: Bostik – Kizen™ Miles 9.0
Bostik’s latest innovation, Kizen™ Miles 9.0, is the first adhesive designed for disposable hygiene article construction, that offers the unique feature of debonding on demand: when exposed to a specific chemical key, combined with controlled temperature and mechanical stress, the adhesive allows clean, rapid separation of plastic components in minutes.
Category: Innovation in machinery of special relevance to the nonwovens industry.
Winner: ZUIKO – Recloseable Baby Diaper Converting Machine
ZUIKO – Converting machine for recloseable baby diapers
ZUIKO has developed a converting line to produce adjustable pull-on pant diapers that address the challenge of achieving a secure fit around a baby’s waist and legs while maintaining softness and stretchability. The design of such a diaper combines the adjustability of open diapers with the stretch characteristics of pant diapers.
Nonwovenn Starts Next Phase of Investment Program
Nonwovenn, one of the world’s leading nonwoven fabric-tech companies, announced the next phase of a £10 million investment across its divisions which will start with upgrades and capability enhancements in its PouchTech division.
During the last 12 months, Nonwovenn has made substantial investment in the PouchTech division. This included two new production lines which are now operational and delivering a step-change in capacity as part of the broader transformation program. This formed part of the wider first phase of investment, which also launched a new ‘operational excellence model’, an end-to-end operational efficiency program and an enhancement in R&D and innovation capability.
Looking towards the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, the business is entering the next phase of expansion, including a further £5 million investment to deliver additional capacity, including a major line upgrade adding up to 3,000 tonnes and a new PouchTech line coming on stream in Q3 2027. The upgrades will ensure the business continues to deliver the service expected as demand grows.
Alongside the above, the research and development teams within Nonwovenn continue to work on advancing the next generation of materials across nicotine, wellness, and traditional pouch segments. The launch of the CarbonTech business sector has further strengthened Nonwovenn’s technology platform and creates new opportunities to enhance product performance.
Nonwovenn’s Commercial Director, Silke Brand, said: “Over the last two decades, Nonwovenn has built a world-wide reputation for supplying the finest technical fabrics used in the manufacture of oral pouch products and more. This is something we remain focused on building even further as we move into the future. We are actively shaping the next phase of the category, with a growing focus on modern nicotine pouches supporting smoking cessation, alongside new applications in caffeine, CBD, and nutritional delivery system.”
Integrated Water Services Announces Acquisition of Complete Filtration Resources
Integrated Water Services, Inc. (IWS), a pioneer in modular wastewater treatment and reuse systems, announced the acquisition of Complete Filtration Resources, an industry leader in process filtration and industrial wastewater solutions, with deep expertise in the food and beverage industry—specifically in the dairy sector. The combination brings together two teams with shared values, complementary technologies, and a common purpose: improving water infrastructure through innovative, scalable solutions.
The acquisition represents a significant step forward in IWS’s long-term strategy to build a diversified, purpose-driven water infrastructure platform. While Complete Filtration is widely recognized for its leadership in the dairy and protein industries, a primary driver of this partnership is the immediate synergy between the two companies’ wastewater capabilities. By combining Complete Filtration’s specialized industrial wastewater team with IWS’s membrane bioreactor (MBR) and aeration technologies, the group is now uniquely positioned to provide end-to-end water reclamation solutions for the food and beverage industry.
The combination creates compelling strategic synergies:
- Expanded solution set that spans process filtration through wastewater treatment.
- Cross-selling opportunities across industrial and food and beverage markets.
- Modular and scalable system designs, enabling faster deployment, cost advantages, and flexibility for customers.
- Enhanced digital, remote monitoring, and system optimization services, addressing workforce constraints and lifecycle service needs.
In addition to technology and market expansion, both organizations emphasized that people and culture were central to the decision to come together. Complete Filtration has built a strong reputation for treating employees and customers with care, respect, and integrity—values that align with IWS’s own culture and purpose-driven approach.
Flocean and WaterConnect Partner to Advance Subsea Desalination Project
Norwegian company Flocean and WaterConnect based in Kansas City, MO, announced the signing of a development agreement to jointly prepare and structure a first-of-its-kind subsea desalination project in the Maldives, to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient water supply to Malé and Hulhumalé.
The partnership will pair WaterConnect’s catalytic, impact-driven financing capabilities with Flocean’s pioneering subsea desalination system, creating an investment-ready project that will improve the reliability of water supply while reducing the total cost of water for the two Maldivian islands. By locating desalination infrastructure underwater, Flocean’s system harnesses natural ocean pressure to reduce energy consumption by approximately 40%, while minimizing onshore footprint and limiting brine discharge and related environmental impacts.
The project will be developed in close coordination with the Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) and is anchored in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between MWSC and Flocean. The first stage of the collaboration is a feasibility study, aimed at providing MWSC with the data and analysis required to evaluate the project and determine the optimal path forward, including business model and technical solution. The partnership aims to support MWSC in delivering reliable, high-quality, and cost-competitive water to the households and businesses in Malé and Hulhumalé.
Donaldson Honors Patent Recipients and Inventor Award Winners
Donaldson Company, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer of innovative filtration products and solutions, announced its calendar year 2025 Patent Recipients and Inventor Award winners. The annual recognition celebrates employees whose ideas, inventions, and technical leadership strengthen Donaldson’s technology leadership and enduring culture of innovation.
In 2025, 213 Donaldson employees were named on patents granted during the year, contributing to an intellectual property portfolio that includes more than 2,800 active U.S. and international patents, with over 120 patents awarded in the past year alone. These innovations support Donaldson’s leadership across a wide range of filtration markets and applications worldwide.
“At Donaldson, innovation begins with solving real‑world problems,” said Dave Mulder, chief technology officer, Donaldson. “The employees recognized this year represent the technical depth, collaboration, creativity, and commitment to excellence behind our growing patent portfolio and our continued leadership in advancing filtration technologies.”
In addition to honoring employees named on patents granted during 2025, Donaldson recognized select individuals and teams for exceptional innovation, technical leadership, and long‑term impact. These peer‑ and company‑nominated awards highlight contributions in five key areas: Emerging Innovator, Manufacturing Excellence, Technology Champion, Technology Achievement, and the Frank A. Donaldson Award.
2025 Inventor Award Recipients:
Emerging Innovator Award
This award recognizes innovative technical leadership from relative newcomers to Donaldson.
2025 recipient: Matt Goode
Richard M. Negri Manufacturing Excellence Award
Named for a former vice president of operations whose contributions greatly advanced Donaldson’s global manufacturing capabilities, this award honors excellence in manufacturing innovation.
2025 recipients: Jon Wood and Jeff Ptacek
Technology Champion Award
This award recognizes an individual who advances a technology or process, often against prevailing opinion that is later recognized as the right path forward.
2025 recipient: Patricia Ignacio‑de Leon
Technology Achievement Award
This award recognizes a material, product, process, or method that has made an extraordinary contribution to Donaldson’s long‑term success.
2025 recipients: Quick Lock Yoke team of Ben Nichols, Dominique Renwart, Jimmy Vanderlinden, and Erwin Verbelen
Frank A. Donaldson Award
Named after Donaldson’s founder, this award recognizes outstanding, long‑term engineering achievements.
2025 recipient: Brian Tucker
The patents and achievements recognized in 2025 reinforce Donaldson’s intellectual property strength and support its continued innovation and competitive advantage in the global filtration market.
Camfil Malaysia Breaks Ground on New Expansion Site
Camfil Malaysia recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 14,400-square-metre site next to its existing Plant 1 and Plant 2 facilities in Malaysia. This is the company’s third land purchase at the location and marks another step in its expansion in Malaysia.
The event brought together Camfil Group management along with regional and local teams to mark the start of development.
“We’ve been growing here for years, and this expansion is the next practical step,” said Mark Simmons, CEO of Camfil Group. “It gives us the space we need to increase capacity and support our customers in the region.”
Camfil Malaysia has been operating since 1997 and has developed into an important manufacturing hub for the Asia-Pacific region. The new site will allow for further expansion beyond current R&D, warehouse, and production facilities, supporting increased capacity and more stable supply.
The company continues to focus on responsible operations, including environmental, social, and governance priorities, in line with its global standards.
The additional land strengthens Camfil’s presence in the region and supports its ability to supply customers across Malaysia and the wider APAC market.
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Atmus Announces Kevin Carpenter as SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc., a global leader in filtration and media solutions, announced the appointment of Kevin Carpenter as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective immediately.
Carpenter brings more than 25 years of experience leading global industrial organizations through transformation, growth and operational excellence. He joins Atmus from The Toro Company, where he served as Vice President of Global Operations and Integrated Supply Chain.
In this role, Carpenter is responsible for procurement, manufacturing, health, safety and environment transportation and logistics across the enterprise, advancing Atmus’ strategy specific to transforming its supply chain to better support its global customers.
Prior to Toro, Carpenter held senior operations leadership roles at Carrier Global Corporation and Rockwell Automation, Inc., and earlier in his career served in engineering and operations roles at General Electric, Magna International, Nexxus Lighting and General Motors/Delphi.
Air Filtration Specialist AAF International Had Role in Artemis II Mission
Air filtration manufacturer AAF International, a member of the Daikin Group, supplied a custom-engineered HEPA filter for NASA’s Artemis II spacecraft, supporting the system that kept four astronauts breathing safely during their historic 10-day journey around the moon and back. The mission marked the first time humans have traveled to the moon in more than half a century.
Image Credit: NASA/Mark Sowa
NASA’s Artemis II lifted off April 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft. Over the course of a nearly 10-day mission covering 694,481 total miles, the crew completed a lunar flyby that took them 252,756 miles from Earth. The crew and spacecraft splashed down safely off the coast of San Diego on April 10.
AAF supplied a custom-built HEPA filter, a high-efficiency particulate air filter capable of capturing 99.97% of airborne particles, engineered to meet the precise air filtration system design and air quality specifications required for deep space travel, an AAF press release said.
AAF International’s relationship with NASA and human space flight spans more than five decades. The company provided filtration solutions in support of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969, when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. AAF has also supported filtration needs aboard the International Space Station, contributing to the life support systems that allow astronauts to live and work in the extreme environment of space.
KKR and XPV Water Partners Agree to Sell Axius Water
KKR, a leading global investment firm, and XPV Water Partners, a leading water-focused investment firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Axius Water to CRH, a leading building materials company.
Formed in 2019 by KKR and XPV to unify high-potential companies across nutrient management, Axius has grown into a global leader in advanced water quality solutions.
“As pressures on global water systems intensify, water quality challenges in developed markets are mounting. We formed Axius alongside XPV to help address these challenges, bringing together specialized businesses into a scaled platform with real depth of talent and expertise,” said Kyle Matter, Managing Director and Head of North America Global Impact at KKR.
“Over the past several years, we’ve assembled a talented team and a unique set of capabilities in water quality, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built with KKR and XPV. We’re excited to enter this next chapter with CRH, whose resources and reach will allow us to bring our solutions to even more communities facing these challenges,” said Chris McIntire, Axius Water CEO.
“Together with KKR, we’ve supported the company in building out its core scaling capabilities, enabling a broader deployment of water quality solutions that are needed to meet a growing demand,” said David Henderson, Managing Partner at XPV Water Partners. “We’re proud of the progress to date and believe CRH is well positioned to take that platform to the next level.”
The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Donaldson Completes Acquisition of Facet Filtration
Donaldson Company, Inc., a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Facet Filtration, an innovator in mission-critical fuel and fluid filtration solutions.
Facet is a pioneer in the jet fuel filtration market where its products are utilized at multiple stages of the supply chain from refinery to end fueling point. The acquisition broadens Donaldson’s exposure to durable end markets including aerospace and defense, and power generation.
“Facet brings a highly complementary product portfolio with attractive margins and growth rates, enhancing our Industrial Solutions business,” said Rich Lewis, president and chief executive officer. “We are excited to welcome the Facet team to Donaldson Company.”
Donaldson will provide additional details about Facet’s expected impact on fiscal 2026 performance on its upcoming third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Acquisition Set to Bring More Water Treatment Solutions From Membracon
In response to the increasing demand for its high-performance water treatment systems, services, and advanced technologies, Membracon in Wolverhampton, UK has acquired Specialist Plastic Manufacturing (SPM), and with it, 8,000 sq ft of fabrication and warehouse space.
Offering advanced water treatment solutions that include ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, clean water and effluent treatment, this important move by Membracon is set to strengthen its control, delivery, quality and lead times to its fast-growing customer base of UK utilities/Tier 1 contractors, industrial/AD-Biogas clients, as well as strategic partners.
Speaking from the newly acquired facility in Willenhall, Walsall, UK, Matt Williams, Membracon’s Managing Director, commented:
“We’re consistently showing how our water treatment technologies improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. This important and very timely acquisition greatly enhances our in-house capabilities for stainless-steel fabrication, GRP and plastic process components, pipework assemblies, plus structural and mechanical builds.”
