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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Activated Carbon Solutions for Water Air & Industrial Purification
Calgon Carbon has been a global leader in activated carbon solutions since its founding in 1945. With over 23 international offices and 17 reactivation facilities, we specialize in manufacturing, reactivating, and supplying activated carbon products for water, air, and industrial purification. Our expertise spans granular, powdered, and pelletized activated carbons, carbon cloth, and ion exchange systems, serving diverse sectors including municipal water treatment, environmental remediation, and pharmaceutical purification. We pioneered the first granular activated carbon from bituminous coal and continue innovating with reactivation technologies that destroy over 99.99% of PFAS contaminants.Our commitment to sustainability drives recycling initiatives that reduce CO2 footprints by up to 90% compared to virgin carbon production. With comprehensive technical support and engineered systems, we deliver custom solutions for contaminant removal, mercury capture, and industrial process optimization. Our 70+ years of experience ensure clients receive unmatched expertise in adsorption science and system design. We maintain rigorous quality standards across all products, including FDA-compliant food-grade carbons and medical-grade purification materials. Our global service network provides emergency response, equipment leasing, and field testing to support critical operations worldwide.
Services
Activated Carbon Manufacturing
Carbon Reactivation Services
Water Treatment Solutions
Air Purification Systems
Mercury Removal
Ion Exchange Technology
Industrial Process Filtration
PFAS Contaminant Removal
Equipment Supply
Emergency Response
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of expertise in activated carbon technology and applications
- Our global network includes 23 offices and 17 reactivation facilities worldwide
- We pioneered thermal reactivation methods destroying >99.99% of PFAS contaminants
- We provide custom-engineered solutions for municipal, industrial, and medical applications
- Our sustainability initiatives reduce CO2 footprint by up to 90% through carbon recycling
Services
Activated Carbon Manufacturing
We produce granular, powdered, and pelletized activated carbons from bituminous coal for contaminant removal in water, air, and industrial processes. Our products meet ASTM standards for pore structure and adsorption capacity. Applications include municipal water treatment, pharmaceutical purification, and industrial solvent recovery.
Carbon Reactivation
Our thermal reactivation services restore spent activated carbon through high-temperature treatment that destroys adsorbed contaminants. This process handles PFAS and other emerging contaminants while maintaining carbon integrity. We offer custom reactivation for municipal, food-grade, and industrial applications with quality testing matching virgin material standards.
Water Treatment Solutions
We provide complete water treatment systems using activated carbon for contaminant removal in municipal drinking water, industrial wastewater, and environmental remediation. Solutions include engineered adsorption units, media selection, and pilot testing for applications ranging from TOC reduction to PFAS destruction through reactivation.
Air Purification Systems
Our activated carbon solutions remove volatile organic compounds, mercury, and industrial odors from air streams. Products include granular media, carbon cloth, and pelletized forms for environmental air treatment, personal protection equipment, and natural gas purification with specialized options for high-humidity environments.
Ion Exchange Technology
We offer ion exchange systems for contaminant removal in municipal water treatment and industrial processes. Our fixed bed and continuous systems handle nitrate removal, metal recovery, and pharmaceutical production applications using CALRES media and ISEP/CSEP technologies for high-purity water requirements.
Questions
What is activated carbon used for?
Activated carbon removes organic contaminants from water, air, and industrial processes through adsorption. Applications include municipal water treatment, PFAS removal, mercury capture in natural gas, and pharmaceutical purification.
How does carbon reactivation work?
Spent carbon undergoes thermal treatment at 800-1000°C without oxygen to destroy adsorbed contaminants. Steam reactivates the carbon structure, restoring adsorption capacity for reuse in municipal, industrial, or food-grade applications.
Do you provide custom carbon solutions?
We engineer custom activated carbon products with specific pore structures for unique applications. Our technical team collaborates on feasibility studies, system design, and process optimization for water, air, and industrial purification challenges.
What environmental benefits do you offer?
Our reactivation services reduce waste disposal and lower CO2 footprint by 90% compared to virgin carbon. We destroy PFAS contaminants during reactivation and offer recycling programs for spent carbon from municipal and industrial clients.
What industries do you serve?
We support water treatment, environmental remediation, pharmaceutical production, food and beverage processing, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors with activated carbon solutions and equipment.
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