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Filtration Market Is an Aggregation of Niches
The most profitable market for filter suppliers should be the lowest cost of ownership for the end user. The expenditure is determined by relevant facts. The quantities needed are determined …

Do Filtration Mesh Micron Ratings Have You Nominally Confused or absolutely Confused?
Among the specifications used to describe wire mesh are the terms “nominal” and “absolute.” Initially there seemed to be a bit of confusion about their meaning and the distinction between …

Legislation to Wipe Out Non-Flushables from Wastewater Infrastructure Introduced
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has teamed up with Maine’s U.S. Senator Susan Collins and U.S. Representatives Mary Peltola (D-AK) and Lisa McClain (R-MI-09) to introduce the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution …

Post COVID-19 Provides Opportunity to Realign Meltblown Capacity
One of the stories from the pandemic was the rapid industry response to the need for meltblown nonwoven fabrics for facemasks and respirators. In mid-2021, Nonwovens Industry reported that globally, …

Biodegradable Filter Media for the Metalworking Fluid Applications
In an effort to evaluate the salient points of the metalworking industry, the hope is that the potential for biodegradable products can be seen by the manufacturers of filter media. …