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About Ceramic Filter Alliance

At Ceramic Filter Alliance (CFA) we aim to provide our clients not only with the most widely installed, high quality and cost-effective ceramic filter available on the market today, but to work with our clients to offer services that can help mitigate the risk and cost to of operating ceramic filter systems. We work with both equipment OEMs and end users to provide both the premier product, and an overall solution that can help provide certainty and control.

Our Partner

Clear Edge is a world leading provider of industrial filtration solutions, serving customers across the globe for over 200 years.

They develop and manufacture industry-leading process critical filtration media, drying products, and industrial pollution control solutions. In 2013, Clear Edge was acquired by Filtration Group. With revenues of $2 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world, having a global footprint of 170 facilities in 30 countries. Filtration Group has approximately 9,000 employees who are united in their mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.

In the early 2000s, Clear Edge brought the very first catalytic ceramic filters to market, Cerafil TopKat. These bifunctional filters were the first to remove particulates, NOx, SOx, VOCs, Dioxins, and other Noxious gases in a single process step at elevated temperatures. Cerafil TopKat received the ABB Environmental Award 2005 at the annual award ceremony of the Institute of Chemical Engineers in London. Through a process of continued product development, Clear Edge continues to widen the Cerafil product portfolio to meet the needs of ever increasing applications and markets.

Our Team

The CFA business combines the extensive capabilities of the Clear Edge manufacturing business, with the industry experience of the CFA team. In working together, CFA provides our clients with unrivalled service and support. Whether working directly with the equipment OEM, or directly with the owner/operator of the ceramic filter systems, we are available to provide advice and support whenever you require it.

Our aim is to continue to evolve to meet the ongoing services you require. We are committed to maintaining stock of ceramic filters within North America, providing you the assurance that CFA is there when you need us. We are also expanding our range of services to support your ongoing risk assurance by providing filter assessments when you need them.

Steve Bender

General Manager

Steve is responsible for all hot gas filtration opportunities worldwide outside of Asia. He has an extensive technical background and has been actively involved in the filtration market for over 38 years.

Dr. Ian Chisem

Technical Director

Ian has over 16 years’ experience in the design, development, and implementation of ceramic filters, having established a new production facility for Clear Edge along the way. As CFA Technical Director, he aims to provide unparalleled levels of customer service and support.

Sophie Chisem

Process Engineer

Sophie is a process chemist, working with CFA alongside her studies for a MChem degree at the University of Leeds, UK. She has a background in physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry and is developing information management systems across the company.

Roberto Cravero

European Sales Consultant

Roberto has been supporting the sales, installation, and commissioning of ceramic filters across a wide variety of industries. He is fluent in English, German and Italian and is ready and available to provide you with the knowledge and support you need for your project.

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