American firm NanoForge Technologies plans to establish a manufacturing facility in the Philippines dedicated to producing high-efficiency air filters using activated carbon from coconut shells.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in a statement said this was discussed by Secretary Alfredo Pascual with representatives of Wagmi Solutions (WS), parent company of Nano Forge, on the sidelines of the US-Japan-Philippines trilateral meeting last week.
The DTI said WS registered NanoForge Technologies in the Philippines in a move to diversify manufacturing operations currently based in China and Mexico.
The DTI said the proposed facility will specialize in the production of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, designed to remove a significant percentage of airborne particles, including dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and viruses.
NanoForge will manufacture and export these HEPA filters to its main customer Medify Air, a major air purifier brand in the US.
DTI said the manufacturing process will utilize activated carbon sourced from coconut shells, directly benefiting Filipino coconut farmers.
The DTI said NanoForge’s advanced air filters offer innovative solutions tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
The company intends to register with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority for incentives.
