FILTRATION WEEKLY: Water Treatment M&A, PFAS Innovation & Advanced Air/Liquid Filtration
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Issue: FW092026 Date: September 20, 2026
Industry Intelligence | Brief of the World Filtration Institute (WFI)
This issue covers SPX Technologies, PUR, AAF International, Atmus Filtration Technologies, iSpring, Glacier Fresh, and more.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The week of September 13ā20, 2026 combined a $410 million water-treatment acquisition with a steady stream of air and water filtration launches. SPX Technologies completed its purchase of FIS Water, adding cooling-water brands to its HVAC segment. PUR announced its PUR PLUS filters are certified for Total PFAS, while AAF International introduced a lighter USA-made HEPA filter. On the water front, iSpring and Glacier Fresh launched residential reverse osmosis systems, while Atmus released its sustainability report and INDA and Pentair announced leadership appointments. Together, these developments show bolt-on consolidation and PFAS-driven innovation sustaining momentum across the filtration industry.
TOP NEWS HEADLINES (LAST 7 DAYS)
1. [M&A] SPX Technologies Completes $410 Million Acquisition of FIS Water
SPX Technologies completed its roughly $410 million cash acquisition of FIS Water, whose LAKOS, Puroflux, Superior, VAF, and VSI brands serve commercial and industrial cooling-water applications with about $105 million in 2026 revenue. The business joins SPX's HVAC segment within its Cooling platform.
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2. [Technology] PUR PLUS Becomes First Consumer Pitcher, Dispenser and Faucet-Mount Filter Certified for Lead, Microplastics and Total PFAS
PUR, a Helen of Troy brand, said its PUR PLUS pitcher/dispenser and faucet-mount filters are certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401, with Total PFAS reduction of 99.75% and 99.92%, respectively. The filters also carry certified microplastics (99.65ā99.8%) and lead (99.7ā99.9%) reduction claims.
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3. [Innovation] AAF International Launches Lightweight, USA-Made AstroCel III Aero V-Bank HEPA Filter
AAF International announced a USA-made V-bank HEPA filter that is up to 40% lighter than metal-frame designs, with 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 microns and UL 900 classification. It targets healthcare, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, cleanroom, and data center applications.
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4. [Innovation] iSpring Unveils WRO4000 Whole-Home Reverse Osmosis System Rated at 4,000 Gallons per Day
iSpring launched a whole-home system combining sediment, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, UV, and carbon stages, rated at 4,000 gallons per day with a 2:1 pure-to-drain ratio. Smart features include TDS monitoring, filter-life tracking, and leak detection.
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5. [Innovation] Glacier Fresh Redefines Home Filtration With U03 Tankinside Reverse Osmosis System
Glacier Fresh introduced the U03 Tankinside RO system, which houses the storage tank inside the unit to eliminate the "first-cup TDS spike" common to tankless residential RO systems, combining tankless convenience with tank-based water-quality consistency.
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6. [Innovation] AirDoctor Introduces $399 AirDoctor 1500 Mini Tower With UltraHEPA and Carbon/VOC Filtration
AirDoctor introduced a $399 compact purifier with a CADR of 170, covering up to 320 square feet with a dual-stage UltraHEPA and carbon/VOC cartridge. The unit includes NFC filter detection and about six-month filter life.
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7. [Corporate] Levoit Brings HEPA Air Purification Range to Bunnings Stores Across Australia
Levoit, a VeSync brand, said its Core Series and Vital 100S HEPA air purifiers are now sold at Bunnings in Australia, adding to distribution through JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, and Bing Lee. The units use pre-filter, HEPA, and activated carbon stages.
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8. [Market] Pharmaceutical Filtration Market Outlook Projects Growth From $7.65 Billion in 2025 to $10.01 Billion by 2030
A ResearchAndMarkets outlook projects pharmaceutical filtration growing from $7.65 billion in 2025 to $10.01 billion by 2030, a 5.5% CAGR, driven by biologics, single-use systems, and aseptic processing. These figures are third-party estimates.
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9. [Market] U.S. Activated Carbon Market Outlook: PFAS and Mercury Rules Underpin Demand Growth to 270.5 Kilotons by 2031
A ResearchAndMarkets analysis projects U.S. activated carbon demand growing from 216.24 kilotons in 2025 to 270.52 kilotons by 2031, a 3.88% CAGR, driven by PFAS drinking-water limits and mercury-emission rules. Granular carbon held 46.37% of 2025 volume.
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10. [Corporate] Atmus Filtration Technologies Releases Second Annual Sustainability Report
Atmus released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting its Safety Pledge campaign and Design for Sustainability Standard, both launched in 2025, across a workforce of nearly 5,000. The report follows the completed Koch Filter Corporation acquisition.
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11. [Corporate] INDA Hires Ben Muller as Executive Director as Nonwovens Alliance Forms
INDA named Ben Muller executive director, effective immediately, bringing more than 20 years of nonprofit, corporate, and trade-association leadership. CEO Tony Fragnito will become an executive consultant in January 2027 and retire in December 2027, following the formation of the Global Nonwovens Alliance with EDANA.
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12. [Corporate] Pentair Appoints Former Regal Rexnord CEO Louis Pinkham to Board of Directors
Pentair appointed Louis Pinkham, Regal Rexnordās CEO from 2019 to 2026, to its Board of Directors and Audit and Finance Committee, effective September 17. Pinkham also serves as Lead Independent Director at Jacobs Solutions.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sales & Marketing in Filtration, September 22, 2026, Online.
Circular Design and Sustainability in Air Filtration,September 29,Ā 2026, Online
Advanced Data Center Filtration, October 13, 2026, Online
WEFTEC 2026, September 26ā30, 2026, New Orleans, LA
FiltXPOā¢ 2026, October 28ā29, 2026, Minneapolis, MN
WQTC 2026, November 15ā19, 2026, Memphis, TN
WFI 2026 Annual Virtual Conference, December 8-9, 2026
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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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