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FILTRATION WEEKLY: Market Validation & Breakthrough Innovation
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue: Â FW040526 | Date: Â April 5, 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue features developments from Atmus, Parker-Hannifin, Claros Technologies, Rice University, Donaldson Company, and more. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The filtration industry is entering a phase of strong institutional validation and technological acceleration. Atmus Filtration Technologiesâ inclusion in the S&P SmallCap
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FILTRATION WEEKLY: Strategic IP Shifts, Innovation & PFAS Battles
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue: Â FW032926 | Date: Â March 29 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue covers PGI, Donaldson, DuPont, Waterdrop, Toray, ECHA, and the U.S. EPA. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The final week of March 2026 marks a decisive pivot toward infrastructure-critical filtration and high-stakes regulatory defense. Headlines are led by Premium Guardâs (PGI) strategic acquisition of First Brandsâ IP to
Mar 294 min read


FILTRATION WEEKLY : Strategic Growth & Sustainable Innovation
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue: Â FW032226 | Date: Â March 22 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue covers Parker, Atmus, Johnson Controls, H&V, M+H, Donaldson, and more. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The week of March 16â22, 2026, showcased a surge in institutional investment and strategic consolidation. Atmus Filtration Technologies gained traction as key investors increased their stakes, buoyed by a 9.8% revenue r
Mar 223 min read


FILTRATION WEEKLY: Real-World Performance & Infrastructure-Driven Growth
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue:  FW031526 | Date:  March 15, 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue covers Freudenberg, Gore, Ahlstrom, Donaldson, Atmus, Camfil, and more. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Freudenberg Filtration Technologies  leads this weekâs developments by introducing new standards focused on long-term filter stability, emphasizing sustained arrestance and reduced pressure drop to lower total cost of
Mar 153 min read


CFSS 2026 Launches: A Global Filtration Forum Now Live
A huge thank you to our distinguished speakers for an inspiring kickoff to CFSS 2026 ! With participants from 30 countries joining live, the opening session sparked an engaging and insightful discussion on the global filtration industry. The panel explored the latest market statistics, technological innovations, emerging trends, and future opportunities shaping the ever-evolving filtration sector worldwide. The session was chaired by Mr. Nick Agopian , Director, CBU â Smardt
Mar 103 min read


FILTRATION WEEKLY: Strategic Growth & Technology Leadership
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue: Â FW030826 | Date: Â March 8, 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue covers Camfil, Ahlstrom, Pall, Mavie, Atmus, TANAKA, and more. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The filtration industry enters the second week of March 2026 characterized by a strategic focus on large-scale acquisitions , sustainability-driven innovation , and digital transformation . A major highlight this week is Camfil
Mar 83 min read


FILTRATION WEEKLY : Innovation & Strategic Intelligence
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue:  FW030126 | Date:  March, 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue covers Donaldson, Atmus, Parker, Danfoss, Claros, EPA, M+H, and more. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The filtration industry enters March 2026 at a critical intersection of extreme-environment engineering and heightened environmental accountability. Strategic momentum is defined by Donaldsonâs launch of ArmorSeal⢠precisi
Mar 13 min read


Global Filtration Outlook 2026
Global Filtration Market, Trends, and Opportunities Join global industry leaders at the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony for a comprehensive executive briefing on the latest market dynamics and the forces reshaping the global filtration industry. As regulatory pressure intensifies, energy systems evolve, and infrastructure modernization accelerates, filtration is increasingly positioned as mission-critical across mobility, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, water reuse, and digita
Mar 13 min read


FILTRATION WEEKLY: Market Intelligence & Industrial Expansion
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue:  FW022226 | Date:  February 22, 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue covers Atmus, Camfil, Ahlstrom, DuPont, etc. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The penultimate week of February 2026 is defined by record-breaking margins and a consolidation of power among industrial giants. Parker-Hannifin  highlighted record industrial margins at the Citi Global Industrial Tech Conference, while Atm
Feb 223 min read


The Return on Investment of Healthier Buildings
At the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony , the World Filtration Institute is honored to feature Mr. Tyler Smith , Vice President, Global Lifecycle Solutions, Johnson Controls, USA, presenting: The Return on Investment of Healthier Buildings The expected benefit of operating a healthier building is straightforward and compelling. However, the average building owner/operator doesnât take that benefit into account when constructing a new building. This session will explore how leading
Feb 202 min read


FILTRATION WEEKLY: Digital Intelligence & Climate Resilience
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue:  FW021526 | Date:  February 15, 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue covers Atmus, Camfil, Ahlstrom, DuPont, Cleanova, MANN+HUMMEL, etc. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The filtration industry is currently propelled by a "supercycle" in AI-driven data center cooling and a mandate for digital transparency. Atmus  punctuated this shift with record FY2025 revenues, while Cleanova  and Ha
Feb 153 min read


New Filtration Technologies for Rising Market Demands
At the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony , the World Filtration Institute is honored to feature Dr. CĂŠdric Vallet , Head of Business Development, Ahlstrom, France , presenting: New Filtration Technologies for Rising Market Demands The filtration market faces rising demands for cleaner air and liquids, lower energy use, longerâlasting performance, and more sustainable solutions. This presentation outlines emerging approaches and technologies that enhance efficiency, durability, and s
Feb 122 min read


Water Bankruptcy: Water, Water Everywhere yet not a drop to drink - Trends, Technology and Potential Solutions
At the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony , the World Filtration Institute is honored to feature Mr. Scott Yaeger , President, FAST, USA , presenting: Water Bankruptcy: Water, Water Everywhere yet not a drop to drink - Trends, Technology and Potential Solutions This presentation will provide insight into Water Bankruptcy could be mitigated by the current Membrane Revolution. Membrane development activity has expanded significantly in the last 5 years to create membranes that typicall
Feb 122 min read


Global Filtration Market Trends & Opportunities in an Era of Rapid Change: Building the Capabilities to Effectively Respond
At the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony , the World Filtration Institute is honored to feature Mr. Greg Hoverson , Vice President & CTO, Atmus, USA , presenting: Global Filtration Market Trends & Opportunities in an Era of Rapid Change: Building the Capabilities to Effectively Respond Amid unprecedented shifts in energy, the global filtration market faces dynamic challenges from emerging fuels, fluctuating supplies, and advanced system chemistry. These disruptive contamination tren
Feb 92 min read


Accelerating liquid/solid separation with high performance polymer activation
At the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony , the World Filtration Institute is honored to feature Mr. Kevin Jameson , Founder, PureAir, USA , presenting: â Accelerating liquid/solid separation with high performance polymer activation â The optimization of polymer use in water and wastewater treatment processes remains a challenge, leading to high recurring expenses and sub-optimal process performance. This presentation emphasizes the critical role of polymer activation and its direct
Feb 92 min read


FILTRATION WEEKLY: Strategic M&A & Innovation
đ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence Issue:  FW020826 | Date:  February 8, 2026 Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI) This issue covers  Donaldson, Parker, Atmus, Rice University, Claros, ASHRAE, and more. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The filtration industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward mission-critical infrastructure and sustainable remediation, led by strategic expansions from Donaldson  and Parker-Hannifin  into high-margin
Feb 83 min read


Filtration Hour: Filtering the Air Quality Noise
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Date: Feb 19, 2026 â° Time:  10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) đ¤ Topic:  Filtering the Air Quality Noisehnologies đ Join Now - It is free! Register Now! In an era of abundant data yet elusive clarity, the global air quality landscape has become overwhelming and "noisy." We are inundated with conflicting approaches, fragmented regulatory standards, and a proliferation of "green" technologies that often promise more than they
Feb 73 min read


Filtration Weekly Brief - Feb 5
WFI Leadership team at ASHRAE 2026 Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Feb. 2, 2026 Filtration Weekly Brief 5 filtration signals this week in 60 seconds  â markets, technology, testing, standards, and what to watch next.  Top 5 Signals (Jan 29âFeb 5) Donaldson to Acquire Facet  â M&A AHR Expo IAQ innovation winner highlights âbuilt-inâ filtration  â HVAC integration Cleanova contract for HyNet Liverpool Bay CCS  â COâ transport/storage Bottled vs. tap micro/nanoplastics â methods m
Feb 51 min read


ASHRAE 2026 Las Vegas Recap
ASHRAE 2026 Winter Conference & AHR Expo Review The ASHRAE 2026 Winter Conference and AHR Expo concluded on February 4, 2026, in Las Vegas. The combined events drew a record-breaking crowd, welcoming an estimated 50,000 attendees over three days. Key Statistics and Participation Winter Conference Registrants: The conference specifically drew 3,825 registrants. Exhibitor Presence: The AHR Expo hosted 1,945 exhibitors, including 601 international companies and 186 first-time
Feb 52 min read


From Lab to Road: Cathode Air Filters Built for Global Fuel Cell Scale-Up
As fuel cell technologies move from pilot projects to global deployment, filtration performance becomes a critical enabler of reliability, efficiency, and scale. At the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony , the World Filtration Institute is honored to feature Mr. Martin Klein , Senior Vice President of Engineering for Filter Elements and Filtration Materials at MANN+HUMMEL , presenting: âFrom Lab to Road: Cathode Air Filters Built for Global Fuel Cell Scale-Up.â Fuel cells are moving
Feb 22 min read
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