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News Release from: Polymer Group | Subject: Aquapex
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 December 2004
Novel filter material hits the pool
Polymer Group and Midwest Filtration are to market a new pool and spa filtration product in North America, bringing a high performance alternative medium to the growing cartridge market segment.
Polymer Group and Midwest Filtration Co are to jointly market a new pool and spa filtration product in North America, bringing a high performance alternative medium to the growing cartridge market segment Aquapex is a pleatable 100% polyester (PET) filtration fabric that provides pool and spa owners with more balanced overall performance
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 Oct 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In independent comparison testing, Aquapex provided enhanced efficiency and turbidity reduction.
It also meets National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 50 for pools and spas.
The companies plan to expand the line to include antimicrobial fabrics.
Aquapex uses Polymer Group's proprietary Apex technology, which combines advanced web forming and hydroentangling techniques, along with highly developed finishing.
With its superior uniformity and tightly controlled pore size, PGI's Apex technology is becoming a widely used platform in the filtration industry.
"The pool and spa industry has long been looking for a product that performs and brings value as an alternative to traditional offerings", said Rick Pearce, PGI's Senior Director of Business Marketing.
"We are pleased with the performance of Apex technology in other filtration applications, and we are excited to be teaming up with Midwest on bringing Aquapex to the pool and spa market".
Cartridge filters are a growing segment of the market because of the convenience they offer pool and spa owners compared with sand and diatomaceous earth (DE) filters.
A recent study by Pool and Spa News found that 42% of builders nationwide rank cartridges as their number one filter preference.
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