FILTREX 2025, EDANA’s flagship event for the filtration industry, wrapped up last week after two dynamic days of discussions, technical advancements, and industry collaboration. This 10th edition brought together more than 100 professionals to explore the latest developments in air and liquid filtration, sustainability, and regulatory challenges.

“Hosting the 10th edition of FILTREX in Vienna was an honor, and I was truly encouraged by the level of expertise and engagement in the room,” says general manager Murat Dogru. “What stood out to me was the diversity of perspectives — from materials science and testing methodologies to regulatory foresight and sustainability strategies — all contributing to a shared ambition: driving meaningful innovation in filtration.

The structure of the program built by the EDANA Filtration Committee and Marines Lagemaat, the EDANA Scientific and Technical Affairs Director, encouraged both deep technical dialogue and open exchange.

“Our intent was to create more than just a conference — we wanted to provide a space where standards are challenged, new ideas are tested, and cross-disciplinary thinking is encouraged. I believe we delivered on that,” Dogru continues. “Filtrex continues to demonstrate its value not only as a barometer for industry trends but as a catalyst for collaboration and long-term impact. EDANA is proud to support this momentum and to help steer the industry toward solutions that will benefit both our environment and our society in the decades to come.”

The FILTREX 2025 conference brought together experts from across the filtration industry to discuss innovation, sustainability and regulatory challenges shaping the sector. The event opened with a keynote by Dr.-Ing. Frank Möbius, Senior Innovation Advisor at UnternehmerTUM and former BMW Group Manager, highlighting the role of Open Innovation in maintaining competitiveness in an evolving market. 

Throughout the sessions, industry leaders addressed major trends influencing filtration. Dr. Marc Schmidt (AAF-Lufttechnik) explored how economic and social shifts are reshaping filtration markets, while Anthony Lawson (Hengst Filtration) examined the impact of evolving air quality guidelines and PFAS restrictions on filter design. Experts such as Cédric Vallet (Ahlstrom) and Christof Keppler (Gessner) presented innovations in filtration efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and the development of biodegradable filter media. Meanwhile, Dr. Pero Mićić (FutureManagementGroup AG) offered a strategic framework for future-proofing businesses against industry disruptions. 

Reflecting on the event, Dr. Anthony Lawson, Senior Filtration Specialist at Hengst Filtration, emphasized FILTREX’s unique role in fostering meaningful discussions on critical industry topics. “FILTREX is unique in the calendar of conferences for filtration as it takes a step back and allows for a considered look at the broader aspects of the global issues that affect the entire supply chain from raw materials, through nonwovens to final filters in a single setting. The FILTREX 2025 event allowed for a healthy debate and discussion on the topics of innovation, sustainability, and the critical issue of PFAS use and its replacement. The nature of the conference allows for presentations from all sectors of the industry as well as ensuring maximum participation with round table discussions on the themes presented. As always, this was impeccably organized by EDANA—thank you.”