FILTRATION WEEKLY: Filtration M&A, Water Innovation & Smart Filtration
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Issue: FW100426 Date: October 4, 2026
Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI)
This issue covers Brookaire Air Filters, Puremaxx Filtration Solutions, Veyra, H2O Innovation, Xylem, and WEFTEC, WFI, and more.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The week of September 27āOctober 4, 2026 brought continued developments across air and water filtration. Puremaxx Filtration Solutions merged with Brookaire Air Filters, while Integrated Water Services rebranded as Veyra. H2O Innovation's EkoFiber automatic screen filter received the Technical Evolution Award at EIMA International 2026, and WEFTEC 2026 highlighted circular water, AI and workforce development. WFI also released two WFI 2026 Session Chair previews featuring Richard Lydon on Sustainable Filtration & Circular Economy and Greg Hoverson on AI, Digitalization & Smart Filtration.
TOP NEWS HEADLINES (LAST 7 DAYS)
1. [M&A] Puremaxx Filtration Solutions Merges With Brookaire Air Filters
Puremaxx Filtration Solutions, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based air filtration company, has merged with Brookaire Air Filters and is now a Brookaire company. Puremaxx will retain its name, Knoxville location, team, ownership and management, while customers will have access to expanded products, technology and manufacturing capacity.
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2. [Corporate] Integrated Water Services Rebrands as Veyra
Integrated Water Services (IWS) officially changed its corporate name to Veyra, introducing a new corporate identity, the tagline āPurity by Design,ā and an upgraded digital platform launched at WEFTEC 2026. The company describes the rebrand as part of its transformation into a cohesive, technology-first water, wastewater and filtration solutions platform. PR Newswire
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3. [Innovation] H2O Innovation's EkoFiber Automatic Screen Filter Receives Technical Evolution Award
The FRP-housed EkoFiber won the award at EIMA International 2026 and is said to offer 33% greater flow capacity and filtration surface than existing solutions. It is available in 3-inch and 4-inch sizes and is already installed at two operating facilities.
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4. [Industry Event] WEFTEC 2026 Highlights Circular Water, AI & Workforce Development
WEFTEC 2026 opened in New Orleans with a focus on technologies, partnerships and workforce innovation addressing global water challenges. WEF highlighted the Circular Water Economy and development of the next generation of water professionals, with the technical program including more than 20 sessions focused on artificial intelligence.
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5. [Market] New Report Examines China's Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Through 2032
Research and Markets published a new report examining China's water and wastewater treatment equipment market through 2032. The study covers demand and supply conditions, growth drivers and restraints, competitive dynamics, and market segmentation by type, technology and application, including municipal and industrial applications.
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6. [Financial] Xylem to Release Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 27
Xylem will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 27 at 6:55 a.m. ET, followed by an investor conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET. A replay will be available through November 10.
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7. [Industry Event] Richard Lydon Previews Sustainable Filtration & Circular Economy at WFI 2026
WFI released a new Session Chair video featuring Richard Lydon, Secretary-General of The Filtration Society, along with the full program for Sustainable Filtration and Circular Economy. The December 9 session will cover advanced filtration materials for circular energy recovery, mine-waste and water recovery, and reuse of recovered reverse-osmosis membranes in industrial water treatment.
8. [Industry Event] Greg Hoverson Previews AI, Digitalization & Smart Filtration at WFI 2026
WFI released a new Session Chair video featuring Greg Hoverson, Vice President & CTO at Atmus Filtration Technologies, along with the full program for AI, Digitalization, and Smart Filtration. The December 9 session will cover real-time air-cleaning performance, AI and physics-based filter-media design, and AI/ML-driven advanced filtration and separation technologies. š Read More +
UPCOMING EVENTS
Advanced Data Center Filtration, October 13, 2026, Online
FiltXPOā¢ 2026Ā | Visit WFI at Booth 404, October 28ā29, 2026, Minneapolis, MN
WFI 2026 Annual Virtual Conference, December 8-9, 2026
About FILTRATION WEEKLY
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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