Press release
March 2023

RATH doubled its production capacity for hot gas filter elements in Meißen

Recently, the Austrian refractory manufacturer RATH has doubled its production capacity for both catalytic and non-catalytic hot gas filter elements at its Meißen production facility in Germany.

 

Vienna, March 17, 2023

As the only remaining European manufacturer of filter elements, RATH can produce 25,000 pieces of filter elements per year up to a length of six meters from its own fiber, which is also produced by RATH, at its production facility in Mönchengladbach (Germany). The new production line is already in operation and running at the highest efficiency level.

About RATH´s hot gas filtration in Meißen
For many years, the company has been developing innovative ceramic hot gas filter elements that make it possible to filter particle-laden industrial flue gases at temperatures up to 1000 °C and reduce emissions of nitrogen and sulfur oxides, as well as reduce the emission of fine particulates. Since 2016, all resources, capabilities and expertise in hot gas filtration have been pooled in the Meißen facility. This research and production site of the company is home to cutting-edge facilities for the manufacture of RATH´S FILTRATH® non-catalytic and FILTRATH®CAT catalytic filter elements.

About RATH
RATH specializes in refractory technology with a broad product range of refractory materials for application temperatures of up to 1800 °C. RATH AG, headquartered in Vienna, has established itself internationally as a renowned supplier of refractory solutions, with around 550 employees and sales representatives in more than 30 countries.

The RATH Group manufactures a wide range of innovative, high-quality refractory products at a total of seven production sites in Europe (Austria, Hungary, Germany) and the USA. The company produces dense bricks, unshaped products, lightweight refractory bricks, pre-cast blocks as well as high-temperature insulation wool and vacuum-formed parts. Whether it's in the aluminum, glass, ceramic or iron and steel industries, RATH's specialists have extensive expertise for these and many other sectors, and understand their specific requirements and processes.

In addition to supplying standard materials, RATH provides support in the form of complete solutions and a comprehensive range of services – from planning, assembly and site supervision to maintenance and repair.

www.rath-group.com/glass