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Arq Achieves Major Milestone with First Granular Activated Carbon Line

WaterSurplus’ OxiPlus Paves Way for Drinking Water

Arq, Inc., a producer of activated carbon and other environmentally efficient carbon products for use in purification and sustainable materials, announced that it has successfully completed commissioning of its first Granular Activated Carbon (“GAC”) production line at the Company’s Red River Plant in Colorado, marking a major milestone in Arq’s ongoing business transformation.

Initial production of GAC at the Red River facility was successfully achieved this summer. With this milestone achieved, the facility has now completed its commissioning phase and formally commenced ramp-up. Arq’s operations team is now focused on optimizing production processes to achieve targeted nameplate capacity. Management anticipates that the plant should reach its full nameplate capacity of 25 million pounds within the next six months.

With this announcement, Arq confirms successful commercial-scale GAC production at Red River and reports first sales revenue from initial GAC shipments to customers for previously announced testing programs. As production increases, the company will begin fulfilling its existing supply agreements while finalizing contract negotiations for the remaining production capacity. www.arq.com

WaterSurplus, a leader in sustainable water treatment, offers a line of high-performance catalytic filter media designed to remove tough contaminants from groundwater more effectively and affordably. Costcompetitive, long-lasting, and NSF/ ANSI/CAN 61 certified, these products include OxiPlus12™ and OxiPlus75™

The latest addition to this media line is OxiPlus12, a U.S.-made catalytic filter media certified to meet NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standards for safe drinking water. It significantly reduces contaminants such as iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, arsenic, and radium from groundwater – and does so with great efficiency, surpassing many traditional methods.

OxiPlus12 features a durable silica sand core coated with 12% manganese dioxide, more than the level found in competing products. This enhanced coating accelerates chemical reactions needed to turn dissolved iron and manganese into particles that can be easily filtered out. Unlike conventional systems that require large, costly tanks and extended contact times with oxidizing chemicals, OxiPlus12 enables faster reactions and smaller system footprints – making it ideal for upgrades or retrofits.

Certified for flow rates of two to eight gallons per minute per square foot, OxiPlus12 works well in both vertical and horizontal filters, as well as gravity systems. It is Buy America Build America Act (BABAA) certified, making it suitable for federally funded infrastructure projects. www.watersurplus.com

Getek Launches CHEMSORB-R for Airborne Molecular Contamination Removal

Getek – an ODM supplier to top semiconductor and cleanroom facilities – has introduced the CHEMSORB-R Series filters. This innovative chemical filter is designed to effectively eliminate Airborne Molecular Contaminants (AMC) and control Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contamination, significantly advancing ESG compliance.

With full in-house production, Getek customizes chemisorptive media using the TAFS Engineered Approach to match each site’s needs, ensuring precise alignment with each client’s specific contaminant-removal needs. The CHEMSORB-R filter efficiently targets ACIDs, BASEs, Molecular Gases, IPA, Acetone, O3, RC, Boron, and phosphorus gases. Its precise media design ensures peak filtration performance and low pressure drop, optimizing energy efficiency and reducing maintenance frequency.

The CHEMSORB-R Series features a modular tray system designed for MAUs. Its tool-free maintenance capability allows teams to easily replace media trays independently, reducing downtime and waste. Tray dimensions and frame materials (SUS, Galvanized Iron, ABS Plastic) can be customized to specific site requirements, providing robust anti-corrosion properties and optimized specifically for critical HVAC systems in semiconductor and cleanroom applications. The tray design eliminates the need for filter cotton linings, preventing media leakage through its precisely engineered structure. It also allows for easy on-site replacement and refilling of the media mix, further simplifying maintenance and extending product life. www.ge-tek.com/amc-solutions