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FILTRATION WEEKLY: Membrane Innovation, Water Investment & Mining Consolidation

šŸŒ FILTRATION WEEKLY: Global Industry Intelligence

Issue: FW090626 Date: September 6, 2026

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


This issue covers Sandvik, Toray Industries, Global Water Intelligence, LiqTech, Metso, Sonoco, and more.


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The week of August 31ā€“September 6, 2026 highlighted membrane innovation, wastewater investment, and consolidation in mining filtration. Sandvik completed its acquisition of Diemme Filtration, establishing a new Filtration division within its Rock Processing business, while Toray introduced two nanofiltration membrane models targeting PFAS removal, industrial wastewater treatment, water reuse, and zero-liquid-discharge applications. Meanwhile, Global Water Intelligence launched EuroWIN, mapping ā‚¬100 billion in European wastewater investment, LiqTech expanded its ceramic-membrane partnership in Finland, and Sonoco increased U.S. manufacturing capacity for DE filter grid frames. Together, the developments point to continued opportunities across advanced membranes, water infrastructure, and industrial filtration.


TOP NEWS HEADLINES (LAST 7 DAYS)


1. [M&A] Sandvik Completes Acquisition of Filter Press Manufacturer Diemme Filtration

Sandvik completed its acquisition of Italy-based Diemme Filtration, a leading filter-press and dewatering-equipment provider to the global mining industry, forming a new standalone Filtration division within its Rock Processing business. Terms were undisclosed; 2026 revenue is estimated at roughly SEK 1.1 billion.

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2. [Innovation] Toray Launches Two New Nanofiltration Membrane Models for PFAS Removal

Toray Industries introduced the NE8040-XDM and NE8040-90F nanofiltration membrane elements, offering up to five times greater chemical resistance and high-efficiency PFAS removal for industrial wastewater treatment, water reuse, and zero-liquid-discharge applications.

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3. [Market Intelligence] Global Water Intelligence Launches EuroWIN Platform Mapping ā‚¬100B in Wastewater Investment

Global Water Intelligence launched EuroWIN, a commercial platform spanning 30 European markets that tracks over 27,000 wastewater projects, 400 utilities, and 45,000 tenders tied to the EU's revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.

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4. [Partnership] LiqTech Expands Aquatics Partnership with Pool4You in Finland

LiqTech International expanded its partnership with Finnish pool-treatment specialist Pool4You to grow adoption of its QlariFlow ceramic membrane filtration across public, municipal, and institutional aquatic facilities in Finland.

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5. [Corporate] Metso and GTK Mintec Sign Agreement for Minerals-Processing Pilot Plant

Metso will engineer and deliver process technology, including flotation and separation equipment, for a new pilot plant at Finland's GTK Mintec designed to test lower water- and chemical-consumption mineral-processing methods. Note: this is a mineral-processing plant order, not a filtration-specific product.

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6. [Product] Sonoco Expands Filtration Portfolio with U.S.-Made DE Filter Grid Frames

Sonoco announced a six-figure tooling investment in U.S.-manufactured diatomaceous earth filter grid frames, giving filter manufacturers a domestic sourcing option for pool, spa, and industrial liquid-clarification assemblies.

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7. [Financial] Global Water Resources Declares Monthly Dividend

Global Water Resources declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.02533 per share, payable September 30, 2026, continuing its regular return of capital to shareholders as a regulated water and wastewater utility.

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FILTRATION WEEKLY delivers a 5-minute executive snapshot of the global filtration industry. Each week, it highlights key developments across air, water, and industrial filtration ā€” from major acquisitions and regulatory updates to technology breakthroughs and market trends ā€” helping industry professionals stay informed and ahead in a rapidly evolving market.


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