Porex

Fairburn, GA 30213-2828
Automotive Filter Technology from Porex Reduces Vehicle Emissions and Optimizes Engine Performance
Porex to share new filtration technology at SAE International’s WCX Digital Summit on April 13 (Atlanta, GA – April 12, 2021) Porex, a global leader in porous polymers, offers automotive manufacturers a unique filtration technology that improves engine life and compliance with environmental legislation limiting greenhouse gas emissions. The POREX® CCV Filter for closed crankcase ventilation...
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New CARB-compliant Insecticide Wicks Offer Greater Consumer Safety, Reduce Environmental Impact
(Fairburn, Georgia – November 15, 2018) – To meet market demand and new environmental regulations for safer, more natural insecticides, Porex is set to debut sintered polypropylene (PP) wicks that are compatible with newer water-based formulas. The new technology, which delivers enhanced product performance, durability and longevity over traditional ceramic wicks, complements Porex’s...
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New Multilayer Material Innovates Formula Dispensing for Jarred Cosmetics
Fairburn, GA (January 18, 2018) – A new patent-pending composite material combines the reservoir and applicator in a single product to provide consistent dosage for cosmetics formulas packaged in jars. By combining layers of fiber and/or foam with layers of Nubiform®, a porous elastomer from Porex Corporation (“POREX®”), the material performs as both a gateway and selective barrier to...
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Porex Unveils Results of New Study Verifying CERTIFIED PURE POREX Media as Effective for Greater Accuracy in Clinical and Analytical Methodologies
(Fairburn, GA—July 31, 2019) – A recent independent study conducted for Porex on a set of expanded offerings in the CERTIFIED PURE POREX® product lineup found that the media and filters have virtually no material additives, contaminates or heavy metals that can cause interferences in clinical, analytical and blood transfusion testing. For the study, Porex expanded its CERTIFIED PURE POREX®...
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Porex to Debut Suite of Porous Polymer Sensor Components Improving Response Time and Enabling Greater Sensitivity for Gas Sensors at SENSOR+TEST 2019
Innovative sensor line streamlines efficiency and cost for sensor manufacturers during production Fairburn, GA—USA (June 25, 2019) – Porex, a global leader in porous solutions, has designed a new line of sensor components that are critical for improving safety and performance for electrochemical gas sensor applications. These POREX® solutions will be unveiled at SENSOR+TEST 2019 at the...
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POREX® Launches Second Cushion Compact Innovation at Cosmoprof Asia for Clean and Convenient Portable Makeup Application
Fairburn, GA (Oct. 19, 2018) – To meet market demand for cushion compacts in China’s mainland, Porex Corporation (“Porex”) will introduce a new cushion compact product at this year’s Cosmoprof Asia in Hong Kong (November 13 – 15, AsiaWorld-Expo/Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre). Engineered with region-specific needs in mind, this latest advancement retains the same core...
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New Technology for Cosmetics Applicators Offers Top-Notch Hygiene
Fairburn, GA (October 31, 2017) – Cosmetics designers can now achieve superior hygiene with an applicator material featuring enhanced antimicrobial protection. This new alternative for applicator tips uses an innovative technology that kills bacteria directly on the applicator surface. Introduced by Porex Corporation (“POREX®”) for use with foundations, concealers, lip stains and other...
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Diagnostics Made Simple with POREX®'s Collection to Detection Testing Solutions
Diagnostic testing has traditionally remained in the control of clinics and typically comes at no small cost, but POREX® is shaking up the status quo with a new suite of unmatched industry innovations. With its “Collection to Detection” diagnostics solutions, POREX® aims to both place power in the hands of the patient and cut operational costs for clinicians. By carefully engineering smart,...
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POREX® Antimicrobial Wound Care Innovation Reduces Healthcare-Associated Infections and Enhances Patient Comfort
Fairburn, GA (April 25, 2018) – Fast and effective wound healing is critical as part of continuing efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in clinical settings. To help wound dressing manufacturers improve infection control options for clinicians and provide enhanced patient comfort, Porex Corporation (“POREX®”) has introduced a broad-spectrum antimicrobial foam...
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POREX® Plastic Filter Housings Extend Life of Ergonomic Vacuum Lifting Systems, Reduce Overall Costs of Workplace Safety
(Fairburn, GA – December 6, 2018) –Porex has engineered plastic filter housings that offer enhanced longevity for ergonomic vacuum lifting systems through active filtration of debris within system vacuum pumps. Debuting in the U.S., the Porex technology helps to prevent box -handling equipment from malfunctioning or wearing out prematurely, making workplace safety more cost-effective for...
Read More »Automotive Filter Technology from Porex Reduces Vehicle Emissions and Optimizes Engine Performance
Porex to share new filtration technology at SAE International’s WCX Digital Summit on April 13 (Atlanta, GA – April 12, 2021) Porex, a global leader in porous polymers, offers automotive manufacturers a unique filtration technology that improves engine life and compliance with environmental legislation limiting greenhouse gas emissions. The POREX® CCV Filter for closed crankcase ventilation...
Read More »New Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE) Testing Shows Efficacy of Porex Medical Device Filtration Materials in Helping to Protect Against Spread of Bacteria and Viruses
Porex is one of the first in industry to initiate VFE testing for its porous polymer-based materials; results show components protect against certain aerosolized viruses (Fairburn, GA – January 6, 2021) To address the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) from aerosolized viral particles, Porex Corporation, a global leader in porous polymers, has pioneered the use of VFE testing...
Read More »Porex Launches Sustainable Product Development Capabilities for Three Porous Polymer Platforms
New capabilities allow global manufacturers to design more sustainable products with sintered particles, bonded fiber and open-cell foam materials (Fairburn, GA – November 18, 2020) To continue the mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive, Porex, a global leader in porous polymers, has announced sustainable product development capabilities to help manufacturers with early...
Read More »Innovative Face Masks with Comfort Foam Eliminate Eyeglass Fogging
Unity PPE Partners with Porex During Pandemic to Help Consumers Stay Safe and See Clearly (Fairburn, GA – March 2, 2021) It’s a common complaint that has vexed eyeglass wearers during the COVID-19 pandemic: how to wear a face mask without fogging up glasses due to excessive moisture and humidity. Now, an innovative personal protective equipment provider, Unity PPE, has introduced SEALS,...
Read More »Porex Wins 3M 2020 Supplier of The Year Award
Award recognizes suppliers who improve 3M’s competitiveness [St. Paul, Minn. February 5, 2021] — Porex Corporation, a global leader in porous polymers, was honored with the 2020 3M Supplier of the Year Award in recognition of the company’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness. This year,3M recognized 20 suppliers supporting the U.S. and Canada, among thousands in its global...
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New CARB-compliant Insecticide Wicks Offer Greater Consumer Safety, Reduce Environmental Impact
(Fairburn, Georgia – November 15, 2018) – To meet market demand and new environmental regulations for safer, more natural insecticides, Porex is set to debut sintered polypropylene (PP) wicks that are compatible with newer water-based formulas. The new technology, which delivers enhanced product performance, durability and longevity over traditional ceramic wicks, complements Porex’s...
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New Multilayer Material Innovates Formula Dispensing for Jarred Cosmetics
Fairburn, GA (January 18, 2018) – A new patent-pending composite material combines the reservoir and applicator in a single product to provide consistent dosage for cosmetics formulas packaged in jars. By combining layers of fiber and/or foam with layers of Nubiform®, a porous elastomer from Porex Corporation (“POREX®”), the material performs as both a gateway and selective barrier to...
Read More »POREX® Offers Unmatched Customization for Cosmetics Designers
Paris, France (June 22, 2017) Porex Corporation (Porex®) will present Nubiform® an innovative new material to help cosmetics brands shine at MakeUp in Paris (Carrousel du Louvre; June 22-23, 2017). A high-performance elastomer, Nubiform offers designers an alternative material that is specially engineered for numerous cosmetics applications including foundation applicators, liquid eye...
Read More »POREX® Offers Unmatched Customization for Cosmetics Designers
Paris, France (June 22, 2017) – Porex Corporation (“POREX®”) will present Nubiform® – an innovative new material to help cosmetics brands shine – at MakeUp in Paris (Carrousel du Louvre; June 22-23, 2017). A high-performance elastomer, Nubiform offers designers an alternative material that is specially engineered for numerous cosmetics applications including foundation applicators,...
Read More »Porex to Showcase The Science of Ink Flow Management at Paperworld
Frankfurt, Germany (January 25, 2019) At Paperworld today, Porex Corporation (Porex), a market leader and innovator in advanced porous solutions, is offering a rare glimpse into the science of ink flow management upon which coloring, highlighter, whiteboard, and permanent markers rely for their user experience. One notable innovation is the new high-efficiency reservoir technology designed to...
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