FILTRATION WEEKLY: Record Q3 Earnings, Desalination Contracts & Filtration Innovation
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Issue:Ā FW110826 | Date:Ā November 8, 2026
Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI)
This issue covers Atmus Filtration Technologies, Veolia, Donaldson, Watts Water Technologies, Camfil, Solventum, and more.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The week of November 1ā8, 2026 highlighted strong financial performance, expanding water infrastructure investments, and continued innovation across the global filtration industry. Atmus Filtration Technologies and Watts Water Technologies reported robust third-quarter results and raised their full-year outlooks, while Veolia secured major desalination contracts in the Middle East and reaffirmed its 2026 guidance. On the technology front, Donaldson introduced its Alpha-Pore sterile filtration platform, and Camfil earned industry recognition for energy-efficient air filtration. Together, these developments reflect ongoing demand for advanced filtration solutions across water treatment, industrial processing, and air quality applications.
TOP NEWS HEADLINES (LAST 7 DAYS)
1. [Financial] Atmus Raises Full-Year Guidance as Q3 Sales Rise 13.9% to $510 Million on Koch Filter Acquisition
Atmus Filtration Technologies reported third-quarter net sales of $510.0 million and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77. The company raised its full-year net sales guidance to $2,010ā$2,035 million and announced a new $300 million share repurchase authorization, reflecting its expanded business following the Koch Filter acquisition.
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2. [Water] Veolia Wins Nearly ā¬200 Million in Middle East Desalination Contracts
Veolia secured a five-year operations contract for Oman's Al Asilah desalination plant and a design contract for the 410,000 mĀ³/day Al Hamriyah plant in the United Arab Emirates. The latter targets energy consumption of 2.75 kWh per cubic meter. Veolia aims to double its operated desalination capacity by 2030, reinforcing its position in the growing water infrastructure market.
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3. [Financial] Watts Water Reports Record Third-Quarter Sales of $728 Million and Raises 2026 Outlook
Watts Water Technologies reported record third-quarter sales of $728 million, representing 19% reported growth and 12% organic growth. Adjusted EPS reached $3.40, while the company raised its full-year reported sales growth outlook to 17ā18%.
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4. [Financial] Veolia Confirms 2026 Guidance as Q3 Revenue Grows 5.0%
Veolia reported nine-month revenue of ā¬33.3 billion and EBITDA of ā¬5.4 billion, with EBITDA increasing 5.1%. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance and reported ā¬570 million in signed divestitures toward its target of more than ā¬2 billion, reflecting ongoing portfolio optimization.
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5. [Innovation] Donaldson Introduces Alpha-Pore Platform for Extended Sterile Filtration Performance
Donaldson introduced its Alpha-Pore sterile filtration platform for food and beverage applications. Based on internal testing, the company reports up to 2.5 times longer run time than conventional polyethersulfone (PES) cartridges and compatibility with up to 150 sterilization-in-place cycles, supporting improved filtration performance and operational efficiency.
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6. [Innovation] Camfil Malaysiaās Opakfil ES Wins MARVEX Excellence Award 2026
Camfil Malaysia received the MARVEX Excellence Award 2026 for its Opakfil ES air filtration solution, marking the company's third consecutive MARVEX award. The product is classified under ISO 16890 and Eurovent certified, with Environmental Product Declarations available for selected models, highlighting its focus on energy-efficient air filtration.
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7. [Financial] Solventum Raises 2026 EPS Outlook; Filtration Business Now Divested
Solventum reported third-quarter sales of $1.949 billion, down 7.0%, while raising its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $7.20ā$7.30. The company's Purification & Filtration business was divested in September 2025, reflecting its ongoing portfolio transformation.
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UPCOMING EVENT
Join Global Experts at WFI 2026!
Dec. 8ā9, 2026 | Live Online
WFI 2026 SPOTLIGHT
December 9 | 10:40ā11:50 AM EST | Live Online
Meet Our Distinguished Speakers ā Watch Their Videos
Andreas Wiegmann, PhDĀ ā MATH2MARKET, Germany
Stanton WongĀ ā RESET Standard, Canada
Rigoberto Advincula, PhDĀ ā ORNL / University of Tennessee, USA
Session Chair: Greg HoversonĀ ā Atmus Filtration Technologies, USA
Distinguished Panelists:
Jatin Khanpara, PhDĀ ā AprilAire, USA
Arun RamaratnamĀ ā Atmus Filtration Technologies, USA
Ryan PastranaĀ ā Parker Hannifin, USA
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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