Industrial Filters Market

• HIGH DEMAND FOR INDUSTRIAL FILTERS IN WATER TREATMENT

Industrial wastewater is effluent that results from raw-material processing and manufacturing from industrial and agro-industrial manufacturing plants. These wastewater streams arise from cooling, heating, extraction, reaction by-products, separation, conveyance, and quality control resulting in product rejection. Water pollution occurs when potential pollutants in these streams reach certain amounts, causing undesired alterations to a receiving waterbody. Industrial wastewater includes effluent from chemical, pharmaceutical, electrochemical, electronics, petrochemical, and food processing industries. Agro-industrial wastewater includes those arising from industrial-scale animal farming, slaughterhouses, fisheries, and seed oil processing, amongst others.

Agro-industrial wastewater can be very strong in terms of pollutant concentrations and hence can contribute significantly to the overall pollution load imposed on the environment. This necessitates the need for treating the effluent water because, if not treated, the contaminated water may cause gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, and even death.

Industrial filters are used to reduce total dissolved solids, heavy metals, organic pollutants, viruses, and bacteria and synthetic organic chemicals in the wastewater generated by the industrial sector. There are various types of industrial filters available that are widely used by industries worldwide. One of the major reasons for the use of industrial filters is stringent government regulation on the disposal of wastewater. For instance, the Clean Water Act established by the US Environmental protection Agency has set NPDES, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program for setting waste discharge limits from industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities.

Additionally, the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive established by the European Union has set norms for the discharge of urban waste from industrial sectors and municipalities. Therefore, the imposition of stringent government regulation on wastewater disposal has led to an increase in the demand for industrial filters globally. Additionally, the need for zero discharge of industrial water has led to the adoption of industrial filters to enable plants to reuse and recycle water by numerous end-use industries, including oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and printing, among others.

Moreover, the global chemicals and petrochemicals industry is experiencing exponential growth over the decades. This is due to an increase in the demand from the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. This rapid growth is likely to increase the demand for industrial filters and shape the volume demand in the market. Moreover, manufacturers are investing heavily in research & development, which leads to innovation in industrial filters. They are mainly focused on developing energy-efficient filtration systems, reducing resistance to flow, and enhancing the performance of the filtration.     

Thus, high demand for wastewater treatment, and consequently industrial filters, in diverse industries is expected to drive the growth of the global industrial filters market during the forecast period.January 2024 — The SF-Filter Group, based in Bachenbülach (Canton of Zurich), announced the acquisition of Hermans Brems NV at the start of the year, a former distribution ally headquartered in Halen, Belgium. With this deal, the company consolidates its rank as one of the prominent individual distribution platforms for mobile and industrial filters across the European market and grows its presence in Belgian Flanders.

Since its establishment in 1968, SF-Filter has emerged as a prominent supplier of filter solutions for applications in areas such as oil, fuel, air, hydraulics, and pneumatics. With a wide variety of end-users and resellers, the organization has launched itself as a relevant one-stop shop. As per the guidelines of the investments addressed by the funding company Equistone, SF-Filter has started a passionate development plan since 2022, focusing on constantly growing its market position as the selected filter partner throughout Europe through further acquisitions.

Only in October 2023 the group announced the acquisition of Busse & Kuntze Filter GmbH, one of the most famous full-range suppliers for industry and commerce in Germany. With this deal of the former distribution partner backed by Livingstone Partners, SF-Filter got access to customers in the charming Flemish aftermarket. Hermans Brems' location will continue to function as per the present management, and the team members will be fully retained.

The Global Industrial Filters Market Industry is experiencing growth due to the rapid pace of industrialization across various sectors. As countries continue to develop their manufacturing capabilities, the demand for effective filtration solutions rises. For instance, the manufacturing sector's expansion in regions such as Asia-Pacific and North America necessitates advanced filtration systems to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This trend is expected to contribute to the market's valuation of 3.87 USD Billion in 2024, with projections indicating a potential increase to 7.67 USD Billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6.42% from 2025 to 2035.

The global industrial filters market has been studied for five key regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Among these, Asia-Pacific emerged as the leading and fastest-growing segment which is attributed to the rapid industrialization in emerging economies such as India, South Korea, and Thailand. Rising industrial growth in the region results in high demand for industrial filters due to the increasing number of initiatives to minimize harmful emissions.

This is exemplified by establishing the Asian Industrial Gases Association for promoting safety and industrial awareness of harmful gases and the implementation of air filters for restricting its flow.

North America emerged as the second-leading regional market owing to the presence of various companies in oil & gas, food & beverages, metal & mining, power generation, and pharmaceutical industries. The expansion of the manufacturing sector and the large consumer base in the region drive the demand for industrial filters in this region.

The competitive landscape offers an analysis of the key developments by the companies operating in the global market. The market is competitive, with all the players competing to gain significant market share. The global market for industrial filters is projected to register healthy growth during the assessment period. The key players are engaged in the manufacturing of industrial filters and are investing in R&D activities to gain an edge over competitors.

Valmet Corporation, Sefar AG, Lydall AG, Ahlstrom-Munksjö, 3M, Clear Edge Filtration Inc., Freudenberg, Fibertex Nonwovens, Nordic Air Filtration, Sandler AG, and Johns Manville are the prominent players operating in the global industrial filters market. These players account for a significant share of the global market owing to their large production capabilities, global revenue base, large production capacities, and global distribution network.

VALMET CORPORATION: Valmet Corporation (Valmet) is a global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. In December 2013, Valmet was reborn with the demerger of the paper, pulp, and power businesses from the Mesto Corporation. The company serves various industries, including board and paper, pulp, tissue, automation, energy, filtration, chemical, food and biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, marine, oil and gas, wastewater, petrochemicals, and others. The company has a global presence across Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

SEFAR AG: Sefar AG (Sefar) is a manufacturer of precision fabrics, filter components and products for separation/filtration, high precision screen printing fabrics, functional fabrics with integrated conductive components. The company serves various end-use industries, including electronics, medical, graphics, automotive, food and pharmaceutical, aerospace, architecture, mining, and refining. The company has fabrication centers and subsidiaries in 26 countries and has weaving plants across Switzerland, Romania, and Thailand. Sefar also serves filtration products through its subsidiaries.