Puragen: Advanced activated carbon solutions for chemical, environmental and industrial purification

Puragen combines advanced, full service activated carbon filtration services and PFAS destruction technologies to deliver integrated purification solutions across the global chemical and process industries.

Supporting applications in air, wastewater, biogas and industrial processing, Puragen brings together materials science expertise and operational capability to address complex contamination challenges. With major hubs across the UK, Europe and the US, the company supports customers at every stage of the treatment lifecycle, from design through to optimisation and compliance.

Collaborative partnerships at the core

Puragen works closely with chemical producers, OEMs and environmental service providers to co-develop application-specific purification solutions. This includes tailored activated carbon selection for process streams, emissions control and product purification. Backed by in-house chemists and engineers, Puragen provides analytical support and system design to optimise performance under demanding operating conditions and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Capabilities

Puragen’s capabilities span the full activated carbon lifecycle. Its portfolio supports critical applications including PFAS removal, solvent recovery, VOC abatement and H₂S removal in chemical processing and energy systems. The company also operates one of Europe’s largest mobile filtration fleets, enabling rapid deployment of plug-and-play systems for shutdown support, contingency planning and high-throughput operations.

Sustainability at the heart of operations

Puragen operates an advanced thermal reactivation network, enabling the recycling and reuse of spent activated carbon from a wide range of chemical and industrial applications, including PFAS laden spent carbon. Dedicated reactivation lines handle diverse feedstocks, delivering lifecycle carbon footprint reductions of over 90% compared to virgin carbon. Puragen is the only company in the UK capable of reactivating spent carbons from industrial processes.

Integrated services for reliable performance

Puragen provides integrated logistics, engineering, installation and maintenance services for fixed and mobile filtration systems. Operations are aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Delivering end-to-end purification solutions

Puragen delivers end-to-end purification solutions, combining scientific expertise and advanced activated carbon engineering to enable cleaner, safer and more sustainable operations.

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