INDA and International Filtration News Announce FiltXPO 2026 Innovation Award Finalists
Six companies shortlisted for awards recognising new filtration technologies in air, gas, water and liquid applications
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, in partnership with International Filtration News, has announced the finalists for the FiltXPO™ 2026 Innovation Awards. The awards recognise new products introduced to the filtration industry since the previous FiltXPO event in 2025.
The awards cover innovations in air and gas filtration as well as water and liquid filtration. Entries are evaluated based on creativity, novelty of approach, uniqueness and technical sophistication.
The winners in both categories will be announced during FiltXPO 2026, scheduled for 28–29 October at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis.
FiltXPO 2026 Innovation Award Finalists
FiltXPO Innovation in Air/Gas Filtration Award
- Hifyber: CombiNano
- Leanfil Oy: Leanfil®
- Solberg Manufacturing, Inc.: Fully Automated Liquid Management System
FiltXPO Innovation in Water/Liquid Filtration Award
- Acuriant Technologies Inc.: CUF Flow – More Water, Same Footprint
- Ahlstrom: Ahlstrom OptiPad™
- Gessner, a Mativ Brand: GESSNER PFAS Filter Media
Voting for the winners in each category is open through the International Filtration News website. The award winners will be announced on 28 October during FiltXPO 2026.