Major filtration event in Cologne Highlights of the show

FILTECH 2016: FILTECH 2016: MAJOR FILTRATION MAJOR FILTRATION EVENT IN COLOGNE EVENT IN COLOGNE

FILTECH is the largest and most important filtration event worldwide. This exhibition is a must for all those concerned with designing, improving, purchasing, selling or researching filtration and separation equipment and services. FILTECH is the international platform and solution provider for all industries covering every market segment. The event will take place from October 11 to 13, 2016 and will once again be held at the new venue Koelnmesse in Cologne. Cologne is one of the most important centres for economy, trade and science. At the show, more than 350 exhibitors will feature targeted solutions for filtration tasks of all industries.

The show is set to be another success. In 2015, FILTECH attracted over 12,000 participants over three days. At FILTECH 2015 67.9 per cent of all foreign guests came from Europe. A substantial increase was also registered in the number of trade visitors from Turkey, Poland, Italy, USA, France, Israel, Japan and India. At FILTECH 2015 more than 54 per cent of the trade visitors came from outside Germany, from 76 nations and all continents – they even travelled to Cologne from Kazastan, Jordan, Kenya and Quatar. Companies reported an overwhelming number of contacts, a marked willingness amongst trade visitors to invest, promising new business contacts from all over the world, quite specific contract negotiations and concrete business deals.

FILTECH offers a unique opportunity to meet and do business with top-level decision makers, with 36 per cent of attendees being top executives.

Satisfied exhibitors

Exhibitors are pleased with what the show offers them. Peter Reich, Manager Filtration Products Division, Sandler GmbH, said about last year’s event: “In recent years, the number of visitors has increased along with the scale of the trade fair. Being a nonwovens manufacturer, the FILTECH brings together exactly the audience we are looking to address. Therefore, the FILTECH 2015 again was a great success for Sandler.”

Frank Steegmanns, Key Account Manager Adhesives, Stockmeier Urethanes GmbH & Co. KG was also pleased with the event: “This was our third time at FILTECH and each time we exhibit we see huge growth. We have grown with FILTECH to become a world leading supplier of bonding and sealing solutions for filtration. FILTECH 2015 once again proved to be the perfect place to meet our current clients, introduce ourselves to new ones and discuss new ideas and applications. FILTECH brings together all parts of the industry, from across the globe, to share experiences and information. We are looking forward attending FILTECH 2016.”

FILTECH 2016 conference

Accompanying the exhibition, a conference is organised. The FILTECH 2016 conference will once again feature the latest advances and techniques in liquid/solid and gas/particle separation (dust, gas & air

filtration) in three days of in depth exposure. Topics covered include solid-liquid separation, solid-gas separation, membrane processes, filter media, testing, instrumentation and control, product related processes, simulation and modelling as well as special topics.

The conference features close to 200 technical papers, a plenary lecture and six keynote lectures presented by leading experts. Delegates profit from high-level knowledge transfer and learn about future trends and perspectives.

Technology and know-how transfer is a main target. The FILTECH Conference is a must for everybody concerned with designing, improving, using, purchasing, selling or researching filtration and separation equipment – no matter from what industry, learn and network with an international audience.

Conference participation includes proceedings featuring all papers in an Abstract Book plus full papers on USB Stick, welcome reception on 11 October 2016, lunches & refreshments during breaks, a Cologne public transport ticket valid 11–13 October 2016 as well as admission to the FILTECH 2016 exhibition and the catalogue.

Learning about filtration

Also at FILTECH, there will be short courses available on October 10, 2016. Registration after July 28 costs €560.

The first course covers solid/liquid separation. This one day course is of interest to engineers, scientists, managers and other technical personnel involved in solid-liquid separation in the process and other industries. You will find this course informative, regardless of whether you design, purchase, research or use F&S equipment. Plant engineers, technicians and operators will find the material directly applicable. Research students will value the expert introduction to the technologies. It is a comprehensive review of the processes involved in the separation of solids from liquids.

The second course is all about fine dust separation, also lasts one day and is of interest to engineers, technicians, scientists, managers, and other personnel involved in gas-solid separation in the process and other industries. This course of interest, regardless of whether you design, purchase, research, or use dust separation equipment for product recovery, emission control, air cleaning or process gas cleaning. This course is a comprehensive review of the processes involved in the separation of solid or liquid particles from gases. n

FILTECH: The Filtration Event 2016 October 11 – 13 | Cologne, Germany More info: www.filtech.de