Ahlstrom OptiPad recognized with 2026 FiltXPO filtration award
Ahlstrom received the 2026 FiltXPO Innovation in Water/Liquid Filtration Award for its OptiPad product, designed for high-temperature oil filtration.
Ahlstrom, a manufacturer of fiber-based specialty materials, has been awarded the 2026 FiltXPO Innovation in Water/Liquid Filtration Award. The recognition was announced on October 28 at the FiltXPO conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The award, presented by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and International Filtration News, acknowledges the performance and sustainability improvements offered by the OptiPad system. The product is specifically engineered for the filtration of hot cooking oil.
The industry recognition highlights the role of material science in optimizing filtration efficiency. As the manufacturing sector seeks more sustainable solutions, the adoption of specialized fiber materials continues to be a focus area for firms like Ahlstrom.