MOVERS & SHAKERS

INDA Receives United Nations Accreditation; Participates in Plastics Treaty Negotiations

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, was granted status last month as an accredited stakeholder with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which, among other privileges, will allow representatives from the association to observe the formal ongoing negotiations of the UN Global Plastics Treaty.

INDA Government Affairs Director Wes Fisher (at right) was on site at the second session of the treaty negotiations formally titled the “second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.” The negotiations took place from May 29 to June 2, 2023 at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Headquarters in Paris, France.

“We are excited to continue to enhance the capacity of INDA’s government affairs department to better serve the industry on a global scale,” said Fisher. “We look forward to working with the UNEP to provide technical input regarding ongoing plastics treaty issues specific to the nonwovens industry and engaging with other UN processes with our new status as an accredited stakeholder.” www.inda.org

FILTECH 2024 Scheduled for November 12-14

DESOTEC Completes Acquisition of Evoqua’s Carbon Reactivation and Exchange Services Business

DESOTEC, a leading provider in sustainable mobile filtration solutions in Europe, announced the completion of the acquisition of the carbon reactivation and exchange services business of Evoqua Water Technologies. With the integration of this U.S.-based organization, DESOTEC broadens its horizon as it takes its first steps into a new continent.

Evoqua Water Technologies is a renowned leader in missioncritical water and wastewater treatment solutions with a wealth of expertise and a strong product portfolio in the US. The acquisition includes Evoqua’s product lines’ workforce, reactivation facilities and associated equipment in Darlington (Pennsylvania) and Parker (Arizona), and the reactivation and carbon vessel manufacturing facility in Red Bluff (California). Upon closing, DESOTEC can now provide the necessary solutions to the growing filtration demands in North America by leveraging its extensive expertise in Europe, built up over many decades.

Through a unique, flexible, and circular service concept, DESOTEC unburdens its industrial clients. With its broad range of mobile filtration solutions, the environmental services company supports its clients in their efforts to enhance the sustainability of their operations or products. In addition, it helps companies comply with environmental regulations and sustainability requirements. As of today, DESOTEC employs a total of 355 employees. www.desotec.com

FILTECH 2024, slated for November 12-14, 2024, will offer a unique opportunity for professionals from a wide range of industries to expand their knowledge, discover new trends and gain valuable insights into the future of filtration and separation technology.

“FILTECH has firmly established itself as a global meeting place for experts and decision-makers in the filtration industry,” said Suzanne Abetz of FILTECH Exhibitions Germany. “We are thrilled about the great reception the event is receiving. FILTECH 2024 will provide exhibitors and speakers alike with the opportunity to showcase groundbreaking innovations and solutions and make valuable business contacts.”

“We expect more than 460 exhibitors at the upcoming show and will provide additional exhibition space,” added Abetz. “Already more than a year before the start of the event, exhibitors and visitors are showing an exceptionally high level of interest. A large part of the exhibitor space is already fully booked, which proves the high demand and the confidence of the companies in the importance of FILTECH as a leading industry platform.”

FILTECH 2024 also promises a diverse program of technical presentations, panel discussions and poster sessions. Abstracts can be submitted until May 2024.

FILTECH 2023, which was held in Cologne 14–16 February 2023, had 438 exhibitors, 160 speakers and 16,750 participants. www.filtech.de

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