Since its establishment, MANFORDA has been dedicated to the research and development of advanced filtration materials and water treatment technologies. Through years of development and innovation, it has gradually grown into a leading company in the industry. Its development process can mainly be divided into several key phases:
1977 Establishment of the Core R&D Laboratory: The founder of MANFORDA Group, David Buryard Manforda, collaborated with the membrane technology R&D team from Winter University to begin developing organic polymer, inorganic, and composite filtration materials, laying the groundwork for future technological breakthroughs.
1996 Development of Anti-fouling Composite Filter Membrane Material Technology: In this year, MANFORDA developed anti-fouling composite filter membrane material technology, significantly enhancing the durability and filtration efficiency of membranes in harsh environments.
2009 Acquisition of FILAIR-AFFLUX: MANFORDA acquired FILAIR-AFFLUX, focusing on the R&D of multi-channel ceramic ultrafiltration membranes made from α-AI2O3 material, bringing new technological advancements to the company.
2015 Merger of Multiple Companies: FILAIR-AFFLUX, MNTE, SOLEY, and SMRCH merged to form the new MANFORDA, integrating advantages from various technological fields, further enhancing the company's R&D and market competitiveness.
November 2015 International Patent Technologies: The company received international patent technologies such as M-AFFLUX™ multi-channel, organic anti-fouling filtration materials, providing a technical foundation for promoting its products globally.
2016 Launch of M-AFFLUX-XLTM Series Products: MANFORDA launched the M-AFFLUX-XLTM series of multi-channel ceramic ultrafiltration membranes (high flow rate, anti-fouling, chemical resistant), achieving successful applications in multiple water treatment projects in the Middle East, marking the company's technical strength in the international market.
2017 Entry into the Chinese Market: MANFORDA officially began serving the Chinese market in 2017, achieving successful applications in various industries including chemical, power, steel, coal mining, and food.
May 2024 Acquisition of Vectura Water Technologies Ltd: In May 2024, MANFORDA acquired UK-based Vectura Water Technologies Ltd, further expanding its influence in industrial applications and water filtration areas, providing more comprehensive solutions for sustainable development.
July 2024 Establishment of a Wholly-Owned Enterprise in Beijing: To better serve the Chinese market, MANFORDA established a wholly-owned enterprise—MANFORDA Environmental Protection Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.—in July 2024, marking a deeper layout in the Chinese market.
Through these critical technological breakthroughs and strategic acquisitions, MANFORDA continuously expands its technological advantages in the global water treatment and filtration field, committed to providing sustainable solutions for industrial applications and environmental protection.