FILTRATION WEEKLY: Innovation & Sustainability Advances

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Issue: FW041926 | Date: April 19, 2026

Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI)

This issue covers Ahlstrom, Camfil, Donaldson, Atmus, Parker Hannifin, and more.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This week highlights a strong push into healthcare diagnostics, with Ahlstrom validating filtration media as a clinical platform, while Atmus reinforces investor confidence through strong financial positioning and upcoming earnings visibility. Meanwhile, Camfil addresses the logistical backbone of the economy with specialized warehouse air quality strategies. Regulatory momentum continues, as the EPA is taking steps toward PFAS and microplastics oversight. As Donaldson reports major decarbonization milestones and Atmus and Parker prepare for critical Q1 earnings disclosures, the industry remains a critical enabler of global health and environmental compliance. TOP NEWS HEADLINES (LAST 7 DAYS)

• [Innovation] Ahlstrom Filter Media Enables Breakthrough Dried Urine STI Diagnostic (April 15, 2026)

  Ahlstrom’s Ahlstrom 226 filter paper has been validated in a new diagnostic method for chlamydia and gonorrhea by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The dried urine strip (DUS) approach achieves >91% sensitivity and >98% specificity while preserving DNA/RNA integrity across storage conditions.

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• [Technology] Camfil Addresses Air Quality Challenges in Warehouse and Distribution Centers (April 14, 2026)

  Camfil published new technical guidance on managing air quality in warehouses and distribution centers. The report highlights the impact of filtration on worker health, equipment reliability, and inventory protection, recommending zone-based monitoring and tailored filtration strategies.

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• [Regulatory] Are You Drinking Microplastics? EPA Adds Them to List of Water Contaminants (April 2026)

  The Environmental Protection Agency has taken its first step toward regulating microplastics in drinking water by adding them to its contaminant monitoring list, signaling future regulatory and technological shifts in water filtration.

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• [Sustainability] Rethinking Hospital Air Filtration: Energy Efficiency Without Compromise (April 13, 2026)

  Camfil USA released new guidance focused on low-resistance HEPA filtration systems that reduce energy costs while maintaining patient safety and meeting stricter indoor air quality standards.

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• [Sustainability] Donaldson Company Releases FY25 Sustainability Report, Advancing Filtration for a Thriving Future (April 13, 2026)

  Donaldson (NYSE: DCI) released its FY25 Sustainability Report, highlighting a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions against its FY21 baseline. The report details the company's progress toward its 2030 environmental goals, including an 80% increase in renewable energy use and a focused expansion into filtration solutions for clean-energy and semiconductor markets.

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• [Financial] Atmus Filtration Technologies to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on May 1, 2026 (April 17, 2026)

  Atmus (NYSE: ATMU) has officially scheduled its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call for May 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT. Following its strong FY2025 close and recent acquisition of Koch Filter, analysts are looking for the company to confirm its momentum toward a projected $2B annual revenue target and provide updates on its global supply chain scaling.

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• [Financial] Parker Hannifin Shares Surge 3.3% as Filtration Group Integration Approaches (April 17, 2026) Parker Hannifin (NYSE: PH) saw its stock reach a near-record high of $988.80 this week. Investors are responding positively to the company's transformation into a global filtration powerhouse following the announced $9.25 billion acquisition of Filtration Group. 

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• [Financial] Parker to Announce Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Earnings on April 30; Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for 11 a.m. Eastern (April 14, 2026)

  Parker (NYSE: PH) announced it will release its fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings before the market opens on April 30, 2026. The subsequent conference call will provide critical updates on the company's performance and the continued integration of its high-growth filtration acquisitions.

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• [Market] PFAS Filtration Market In-depth Insights, Business Opportunities and Top Companies Analysis Forecast by 2031 (April 17, 2026) The global PFAS filtration market is poised for exponential growth as regulatory frameworks tighten worldwide. Leading companies are focusing on innovative technologies such as activated carbon, ion exchange, and membrane filtration. The PFAS Filtration Market is projected to grow from USD 2.34 billion in 2026 to USD 3.28 billion by 2031

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• [Market] Global Industrial Filtration Market to Reach Up to $56 Billion in 2026 Amid Strategic Mega-Mergers and Tightening Emissions Standards (April 2026)

  New research projects the global filtration market will reach up to $56 billion in 2026, driven by consolidation, stricter emissions regulations, and increased demand for high-performance filtration systems across industries.

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UPCOMING COURSES:

• Particle/Air Separation, April 21, 2026

• Gas Phase Filtration, May 5, 2026

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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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