Cologne, Germany – November 12, 2024 – The World Filtration Institute (WFI) and Filtration + Separation Magazine (FISE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FILTECH 2024 in Cologne, Germany. This collaborative agreement strengthens ties between the two leading organizations in the filtration and separation industry, emphasizing their shared commitment to advancing technologies and supporting initiatives that foster a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Founded in 2019, the World Filtration Institute (WFI), based in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA, is a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing filtration and separation sciences. FISE, a trusted resource for industry news and insights, shares WFI’s mission to push boundaries in filtration technology. This partnership aligns the strengths of both organizations to address industry challenges and promote innovative solutions.
Dr. Christine Sun, President of WFI, commented on the importance of this collaboration: “This MoU represents a significant step toward unified industry leadership, where both organizations can amplify their impact. By combining WFI’s expertise in scientific research and technologies with FISE’s extensive media reach, we are better positioned to serve the global filtration community and drive advancements that benefit society as a whole.”
David Binge, Executive Brand Manager of FISE, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “Filtration + Separation Magazine is excited to formalize this collaboration with WFI. This MoU sets the foundation for ongoing dialogue, shared advocacy, and joint initiatives that will offer valuable insights to our readers and members alike. Together, we can foster growth and innovation across the industry.”
"Closer ties between these like-minded organizations will help foster the development, promotion and growth of new F&S solutions for our changing world." said Richard Lydon, Secretary-General, Filtration Society, UK.
The MoU outlines several key initiatives, including consistent leadership communication, joint educational programs, mutual support for each organization’s conferences, and cooperative advocacy efforts. Both organizations will share resources to promote industry events, publications, and updates on cutting-edge technologies, ensuring that the latest advancements are accessible to their global audiences.
The partnership between WFI and FISE is set to enhance the filtration and separation industry’s capacity for innovation, leveraging each organization’s strengths to support sustainable practices and to advocate for industry-wide advancements. Through this collaboration, both organizations look forward to continued growth and engagement with industry professionals worldwide.
For more information on WFI and FISE, please visit WFI’s website (http://www.wfius.org) and FISE’s website (https://www.filtsep.com/).