Welcome Jowat to WFI Membership

Clarksville, TN, USA – September 22, 2025 – The World Filtration Institute (WFI) is honored to welcome Jowat, a global leading supplier of industrial adhesives, to WFI Corporate Membership.

Jowat Headquarter in Detmold, Germany

About Jowat

Welcome to the World of Adhesives

Jowat is a family-owned enterprise and one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial adhesives. Founded in 1919 as a wholesaler of glue and supplies for carpenters, we have grown into a global company with more than 1,400 employees and manufacturing sites in Germany, Switzerland, Malaysia, China and the USA. Over more than a century, we have built extensive expertise in the most diverse fields of applications and industries.

Our focus is clear: to develop market-leading adhesive products and innovative bonding solutions that deliver the best fit for each individual customer’s applications.

At Jowat, our commitment goes far beyond supplying products. We see ourselves as partners to our customers, providing dedicated support from the very first application through to long-term use. Whether it’s optimizing processes or solving specific technical challenges, our cross-industry expertise ensures reliable answers and tailored service at every step.

Worldwide competence is more than a slogan to us. With six global manufacturing sites, 26 subsidiaries and a strong partner network, we guarantee close customer contact, resilient supply chains and comprehensive local service in more than 80 countries.

With the opening of our facility in High Point, North Carolina, in 1979, we laid the foundation for a successful entry into the U.S. market. Today, Jowat Corporation is our largest subsidiary worldwide and serves as the headquarters for all operations across North and South America. More than 225 employees at six locations ensure close proximity to our customers throughout the Americas.

In the filtration industry, adhesives have transformed how filters are designed and manufactured. From filter media production and lamination to pleating and frame bonding, our tried-and-trusted solutions ensure strong, durable connections and enable new possibilities for filter performance and design. By supporting efficient production and ensuring consistently high quality, Jowat adhesives help filter manufacturers meet the evolving demands of automotive, residential and industrial filtration alike.

Filters play a vital role in protecting health and quality of life—whether by keeping indoor air clean, safeguarding vehicle cabins or shielding engines from harmful particles. With our adhesives at the core of these applications, we are proud to contribute to cleaner air, safer environments and a more sustainable future.

For more info: https://www.jowat.com/en/

Jowat Corporation in High Point, USA

About WFI

The World Filtration Institute (WFI) is a global non-profit organization. Our mission is to support the growth of the global filtration industry and advance the science and technologies of filtration and separation processes for a clean, healthy, and sustainable world. Through the joint efforts of leading experts worldwide, we proudly promote the global filtration industry with the most comprehensive, efficient, practical, cost-effective, dynamic, and flexible professional programs to accelerate individual, team, and business growth.

Your WFI membership opens doors to unmatched opportunities for innovation and business growth. It demonstrates your leadership and commitment to building a stronger team, shaping the future, and contributing to a cleaner, healthier, and better world. As a member company, you can access all our advanced professional programs, the Filtration Knowledge Hub, and services for free or at half price. Discover more about WFI member benefits and why to join here.

We are thrilled to have Jowat join the WFI global community and look forward to the opportunities ahead as we work together to advance sustainable filtration solutions and drive innovation across the industry.

Once again, welcome Jowat to WFI Membership!