March 19, 2025, Cary, North Carolina The first FiltXPO™ Awards finalists are officially announced by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, in collaboration with International Filtration News magazine. The awards honour innovative developments that make use of nonwoven fabrics and technology, and also recognise exceptional accomplishments throughout the whole filtering value chain.
These awards, which will be given out during FiltXPOTM from April 29 to May 1, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Centre in Florida, honour outstanding achievements in three areas:
- Filtration Media for Gas and Air
- Media for Water/Liquid Filtration
- Equipment for Filtration
Every product that has been nominated has proven to be innovative, distinctive, technically sophisticated, and capable of greatly enhancing sustainability and filtration efficacy. Voters can cast their ballots on the International Filtration News website until April 18, 2025. Filtxpo Innovation Awards: https://www.filtnews.com/#
The Finalists are as follows:
FiltXPO Award for Air/Gas Filtration
Vose & Hollingsworth – NanoWave® ESA
Presenting NanoWave®ESA, a PFAS-free, all-synthetic 3D filter medium. This ground-breaking innovation makes it possible to produce flexible, comfortable, and incredibly effective respiratory protection that may be used for a variety of protective purposes.
EcoStatic® ML Series Filter Media by Lanaco
Even in harsh environmental circumstances, Lanaco’s wool-based air filtration system offers remarkable efficiency and extremely low pressure drop thanks to its cutting-edge electrostatic technology. EcoStatic®, USDA-certified as 100% Biobased, guarantees sustainability without compromising functionality.
Greentech Filters with ODOGard®, a division of Greentech Environmental LLC
Odor-neutralizing polymers are deeply incorporated into nonwoven and nanofiber filters using ODOGard® technology, providing a novel, non-toxic solution for indoor air quality. The performance and longevity of filtration are greatly improved with ODOGard®.
FiltXPO Award for Water/Liquid Filtration
Ahlstrom’s BioProtectTM product
For washing applications, Ahlstrom’s eco-friendly BioProtectTM material provides exceptional dye-catching capabilities. BioProtectTM, which combines superior performance with environmental responsibility, is biobased and home compostable. It is made from 100% organically sourced fibres with OC-Biobinder®.
Periodic Products, Inc.: Filter Media MetalXtract®
MetalXtract® has exceptional metal adsorption capabilities throughout a broad pH range, 100–500 times more than conventional resins, thanks to its unique Chelok® Polymer Technology. This biodegradable solution efficiently manages contaminants at high flow rates, making it perfect for environmental cleanup and wastewater treatment.
FiltXPO Award for Filtration Equipment
MCV (Multiple Cell Filter) by Luwa America Inc.
When compared to conventional drum filters, the space-saving MCV drastically lowers the amount of floor space needed by about 70%. Its clever PLC-controlled design minimises energy consumption, maximises filter cleaning cycles, and significantly lowers operating expenses and carbon emissions.
Neumag Oerlikon-hycuTEC
By hydrocharging nonwoven filter media, Oerlikon Neumag’s ground-breaking hycuTEC technology achieves over 99.9% filtration efficiency with significantly reduced pressure loss and minimal resource usage. HycuTEC is a breakthrough in the development of high-efficiency filtration media that is simple to integrate and retrofit.
FA-TCO software is provided by Filtration Advice Inc.
For air filtration systems, this state-of-the-art software offers thorough Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and predictive modelling. By facilitating data-driven decision-making, FA-TCO improves overall sustainability in filtration management, prolongs filter lifespans, and lowers operating costs.
At FiltXPO, finalists will showcase their creative solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and sustainability in the filtration sector.
“We are excited to showcase these innovative breakthroughs that have the potential to transform the filtration industry,” stated Matt O’Sickey, Ph.D., Director of Education & Technical Affairs at INDA. “FiltXPO offers the ideal platform for acknowledging the most noteworthy advancements in the industry and motivating further advancements.”
The winners will be revealed at INDA booth # 2439 during FiltXPO. On the International Filtration News website, you can vote for your favourite innovation until April 18, 2025: https://www.filtnews.com/filtxpo-innovation-awards/#