Clear Edge Joins the International Lithium Association to Strengthen Lithium Filtration Expertise

2026-03-20

Clear Edge Filtration, a global leader in industrial filtration media and filtration fabrics, has joined the International Lithium Association (ILiA), becoming the first filtration media member of the association. This membership reinforces Clear Edge’s commitment to supporting the rapidly growing global lithium industry and the transition toward electrification and sustainable energy.

For more than 100 years, Clear Edge has been at the forefront of industrial filtration technology, serving industries such as mining, chemicals, food and beverage, and wastewater treatment. Through advanced material science and engineering expertise, the company develops high-performance filter cloths and filtration fabrics that improve process efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability.

As demand for lithium continues to grow due to the expansion of electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and battery technologies, efficient processing of lithium resources has become increasingly critical.

Clear Edge has expanded its focus on lithium processing filtration, developing specialized filtration solutions designed for:

  • Lithium extraction processes
  • Lithium beneficiation and refining
  • Lithium chemical processing
  • Battery materials processing
  • Battery recycling and resource recovery

With deep expertise in filter press cloths and industrial filtration fabrics, Clear Edge supports lithium producers in optimizing solid-liquid separation processes, improving filtration performance, and reducing operational costs.

Clear Edge works closely with OEMs, lithium producers, engineering companies, and pilot plants involved in lithium processing technologies. This collaboration has enabled the company to gain valuable insights into the evolving technical challenges associated with different lithium extraction and processing methods.

By combining its filtration media expertise with industry collaboration, Clear Edge delivers tailored filtration solutions that help:

  • Improve filtration efficiency and throughput
  • Enhance lithium product purity
  • Reduce water and chemical consumption
  • Support sustainable lithium production

Clear Edge operates a global manufacturing network with facilities located in Germany, Poland, the United States, Mexico, India, Malaysia, and South Africa. This global footprint enables the company to provide localized technical support and reliable supply to lithium processing facilities around the world.

Through its international presence, Clear Edge ensures consistent product quality, faster response times, and strong technical collaboration with customers and partners across the lithium industry.

By joining the International Lithium Association, Clear Edge aims to contribute its expertise in filtration technology for lithium processing while collaborating with industry leaders to support the responsible and sustainable development of the lithium value chain.

Clear Edge is proud to be the first filtration member of the association and looks forward to supporting ILiA and its members in advancing innovation, sustainability, and best practices across the global lithium industry.