Since its formation in 2009, Buffalo-based CerMedia LLC has manufactured highly porous ceramic structures that give beneficial bacteria a place to grow for biological filtration. Its MarinePure media serves aquariums, ponds, and aquaculture, while BioVast brings the same open-pore ceramic approach to industrial wastewater and waste-gas remediation. The company operates more than 10,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Buffalo’s historic Black Rock neighborhood and reports more than 2,000 clients worldwide.
Filtros LimitedSince 1913, East Rochester’s Filtros Limited has manufactured industrial porous ceramics and refractory components, with all products made on site. Its specialty is custom-shaped ceramic technology, including one-piece, gasket-free diffusers developed for corrosive ozone systems and filtration components built for demanding heat and chemical environments. Filtros also makes custom refractory supports and kiln furniture for high-temperature processing.ROCHESTER, NY
Jet IncSince 1955, Jet Inc. has designed and manufactured onsite wastewater treatment systems for homes and commercial properties, building its reputation around biological treatment rather than conventional septic tanks. Cleveland-based founder David S. MacLaren patented the company’s original residential aerator while working with his father, and Jet continues that inventive streak with its patented BATA® media and commercial plants for locations beyond sewer lines. A distributor network supports installation, maintenance, and factory training for Jet systems.CLEVELAND, OH
Lamports Filter Media, IncSince 1928, Cleveland-based Lamports Filter Media has manufactured filter bags, filter cloths, filter discs and other engineered filtration products. As a specialty cut-and-sew house rather than a distributor, it makes made-to-order replacement and custom filtration media for both small and large production runs. Its sewing department can work from a customer drawing or develop a filter from start to finish, with particular experience matching replacement media to existing industrial equipment.CLEVELAND, OH
Ceramics Creates ChangeBased in Alfred, Ceramics Creates Change develops ceramic technologies intended to expand access to clean water, cleaner indoor air, and local manufacturing in low- and middle-income communities. Its work trains predominantly women potters and local carpenters to make candle water filters, insulating rocket stoves, and sanitary stoneware toilets using locally adaptable forming and firing methods. The organization’s projects have included water-filter production in Nepal, Kenya, Burundi, and Rwanda.ALFRED, NY