Ion Exchange to manufacture PVDF hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes
Ion Exchange (India) Ltd, a leading provider of total water and environment management solutions globally, and MANN+HUMMEL, a world leader in filtration technology and intelligent separation solutions from Germany, have announced a strategic technology transfer and manufacturing collaboration for the production of advanced PVDF Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes with integrated UltraSKID systems, and subsequently a strategic technology transfer of Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR) solutions to India.
The collaboration brings together MANN+HUMMEL Water & Membrane Solutions’ global expertise in membrane technology with Ion Exchange’s strong manufacturing capabilities, engineering strength and established presence in water and wastewater treatment solutions across international markets.
Under the agreement, Ion Exchange will manufacture, undertake system integration and commercialize PVDF hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes along with integrated UltraSKID systems based on MANN+HUMMEL’s advanced technology. Production will take place at Ion Exchange’s expanded state-of-the-art HYDRAMEM® membrane manufacturing facility in Goa, India supporting both domestic and international demand.
The collaboration further strengthens Ion Exchange’s HYDRAMEM® solutions to offer an integrated portfolio of membrane-based technologies, including Ultrafiltration (UF), Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems. By combining global technology with localized manufacturing, the partnership aims to improve supply resilience, reduce lead times and deliver advanced membrane solutions more efficiently to customers worldwide.
Sridhar Padmanaban, Senior Vice President, Ion Exchange (India) Limited, said on 29 April, “This collaboration is a significant milestone in delivering world-class solutions through our advanced HYDRAMEM® membrane manufacturing capabilities. It marks an important step in our journey to deliver differentiated, high-performance and sustainable solutions to customers across global markets.”
Rohit Sathe, Senior Vice President and General Manager, MANN+HUMMEL Water & Membrane Solutions, added, “This partnership with Ion Exchange reflects a strong global collaboration focused on technology transfer and localized manufacturing of advanced membrane solutions. It brings together complementary strengths to enhance the availability of high-performance filtration solutions, supporting evolving customer needs across markets.”
Ion Exchange (India) Ltd is a global leader in total water and environment management with over 60 years expertise. The company provides integrated solutions for water and wastewater treatment, recycling, desalination and high-purity water across industries, municipalities and communities operating advanced manufacturing and assembly facilities globally.
The company established a fully integrated Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane manufacturing plant in Goa in 2017 under the ‘Made in India’ initiative, helping save foreign exchange.
Its portfolio includes HYDRAMEM® membranes, INDION® ion exchange resins, specialty chemicals and engineered systems, supported by R&D, digital water solutions and a global service network.
MANN+HUMMEL is a global leader in filtration technology. Headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, the group develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions for Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment. Founded in 1941, this family-owned company enables cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry worldwide. In 2024, approximately 21,200 employees at over 80 locations generated sales of EUR 4.5 billion. Fiinews.com
