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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 Donaldson’s launch of ArmorSeal™ precision spin-welding for heavy-duty reliability and Danfoss’ introduction of AI-ready active filters at Data Centre World London to manage escalating GPU power demands. Simultaneously, the regulatory landscape is tightening as the EPA initiates new fluoride toxicity surveys, coinciding with Claros Technologies’ breakthrough validation of 99.99% PFAS destruction at scale. Centralizing these shifts, the World Filtration Institute (WFI) has finalized its CFSS 2026 agenda, convening global leaders from Atmus, Camfil, and MANN+HUMMEL to address the "Membrane Revolution" and the engineering truths required to navigate "Water Bankruptcy" and emerging fuel contamination.

TOP NEWS HEADLINES (LAST 7 DAYS)

1. [Intelligence] Atmus Executive Greg Hoverson to Present WFI CFSS 2026 

   Greg Hoverson (VP & CTO, Atmus) will share his vision and lead a session titled “Global Filtration Market Trends & Opportunities in an Era of Rapid Change: Building the Capabilities to Respond Effectively.”

   👉 Read More + (Feb 26, 2026)

2. [Regulation] EPA Releases Fluoride Toxicity Assessment Plan The EPA released a Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey for fluoride, a key step in developing new human health toxicity assessments. This will inform future potential revisions to existing fluoride drinking water standards under the SDWA.

   👉 Read More + (Feb 27, 2026)

3. [Technology] Claros Technologies Achieves 99.99% PFAS Destruction In a commercial-scale run at a Daikin facility in Alabama, Claros Technologies validated its UV-photochemical platform, treating 170,000 gallons of industrial process water. The system achieved over 99.99% destruction of long, short, and ultra-short chain PFAS.

   👉 Read More + (Feb 25, 2026)

4. [Event] Data Centre World London: AI-Ready Filtration Solutions Opening March 4, Danfoss (Stand B80) will showcase the Advanced AAF 007 Active Filter. As AI and GPUs drive power consumption to its limits, these active filters are critical for reducing harmonic distortion and improving energy efficiency in power-constrained data centers.

   👉 Read More + (Feb 28, 2026)

5. [Innovation] Donaldson Launches ArmorSeal™ for Heavy-Duty Integrity Donaldson introduced ArmorSeal™, utilizing precision spin-welding to replace legacy snaps and adhesives. Designed for extreme construction and mining environments, the technology reduces filter removal force by 30% while eliminating common failure modes.

   👉 Read More + (Feb 23, 2026)

6. [Intelligence] WFI Releases Full Agenda for CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony The World Filtration Institute will kick off CFSS 2026 on March 10 online. Industry leaders from Atmus, Johnson Controls, Camfil, MANN+HUMMEL, Ahlstrom, PureAir, FAST, INDA, TFS, and H&V will provide their executive insights on briefing on the forces reshaping the global market.

   👉 View Full Agenda + (March 1, 2026)

WFI Upcoming Event

• CFSS 2026 Opening: Global Filtration Market, Trend, and Opportunities

Monthly Recap: February 2026

• [M&A] Donaldson Acquires Facet for $820M: Donaldson (NYSE: DCI) entered a definitive agreement to acquire Facet Filtration, its largest deal ever, targeting high-margin aerospace and defense recurring revenue.

• [M&A] Atmus Closes $450M Koch Filter Acquisition: Atmus (NYSE: ATMU) successfully completed the acquisition of Koch Filter, establishing a new Industrial Solutions segment targeting data centers and HVAC markets.

• [Financials] Parker-Hannifin Hits $11.7B Backlog: Parker (NYSE: PH) reported an all-time record backlog, fueled by a historic $8B surge in the Aerospace segment.

• [Sustainability] MANN+HUMMEL Wins German Design Award: M+H was honored for its lignin-based filters, which reduce crude oil consumption by 27% during production.

• [IAQ] Camfil Atlanta Transit Initiative: Camfil launched a major air safety program for Atlanta’s MARTA stations, utilizing advanced HEPA to combat urban engine emissions.

Reference: FW020826, FW021526, FW022226

About WFI

The World Filtration Institute (WFI) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the filtration and separation industry and advancing the science and technologies for a cleaner, healthier, smarter, and more sustainable future.

Learn more: https://www.wfius.org/

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