Filtech, a global event event and platform that focuses on the filtration industry and adjacent sectors, brings together experts, researchers, and industry professionals to address pressing issues such as air pollution, climate impact, health hazards, and optimizing efficiency in solid and liquid separation processes to solve targets in demanding industries.

Once again the Filtech Show was an intercultural experience and a unique platform for exhibitors to generate new business. Companies reported a high number of contacts of decision makers, a marked willingness amongst trade visitors to invest, promising new business contacts from all over the world, specific contract negotiations and concrete business deals.

At Filtech 2024 61,4% of the participants came from outside of Germany. A substantial increase was registered in the number of trade visitors from Northern Africa (plus 7,8%), South America (plus 5,7%) and the Middle East (plus 4,6%). The experts came from 80 nations and all continents. A total of 18.760 participants took part in the event.

The exhibitors were very satisfied with the business opportunities and 94% of them would exhibit again in 2026. “Excited to wrap up three really busy days at Filtech 2024. Always an excellent event and Cologne is a joy to visit. Thanks to everyone who dropped by our booth! We had a great time connecting with old friends and new, and sharing with the industry all the great materials Filtura can offer the filtration world,” said Tim Johnson, Head of Business Development at Freudenberg Performance Materials (USA).

• textile network also visited the trade fair in Cologne and has captured a few impressions of the fair in a picture gallery.