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Over 150 delegates attend EDANA's Filtrex Asia conference

21 Mar '15

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EDANA, which hosted the Filtrex Asia conference from March 17 to 18, 2015 in Hong Kong, saw more than 150 delegates attending the conference.

According to an EDANA press release, Filtrex Asia saw presentations highlighting ongoing need for filter media in their essential role to resolve pollution challenges and improve quality of life.

“The expert speakers discussed new ways of collecting finer particles from the air, preventing the invasion of insects, separating contaminants from water, and reducing energy consumption,” it added.

Godfrey Leung, under secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said, EDANA’s choice of the location was most appropriate, thanks to Hong Kong’s reputation as the best business destination.

“Additionally, its Scientific Park hosts a range of high-tech and innovative industries, among which nonwovens filter media could feature, both thanks to the technologies involved, and their end uses,” he added.

“Nonwoven filter media are essential in protecting our health and our lives,” said Pierre Wiertz, general manager at EDANA.

“A report released last week stating the European Union’s early mortality rate due to poor indoor and outdoor air quality, provides a sobering reminder that clean air is critical to our health and survival,” he too added.

He lauded the efforts of the Chinese government by declaring a war on pollution in 2014 by saying “Our industry has the technology to help improve this situation, and deliver a very real benefit for our society.”

“Filtrex Asia was an outstanding event, discussing new solutions to solve the problems of air and water pollution,” said Dr Joerg Sievert, chair of the EDANA Filtration Committee.

“Clean air and water are basic requirements of human health and well-being. Specifically in Asia, air and water pollution are of major concern, and have been addressed by local governments,” he observed.

The conference featured expert speakers who discussed these issues, identifying possible solutions to ensure a higher quality of life both in Asia and across the globe.

Designed uniquely for the nonwoven filter media industry, Filtrex Asia supports the market for filtration across Asia and the Indian subcontinent, bringing together technical specialists and management.

“The event provides a forum for filtration professionals to share information and new developments, and to meet and do business,” EDANA noted. (AR)

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