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Local business moves forward with product commercialization

Accelerated Filtration Inc., a high-tech water filtration company, will begin commercializing the AFX filter in the Great Lakes Bay Region. The AFX filter is a product that filters water streams…

Midland startup to commercialize industrial water filtration technology

Here in the Great Lakes Bay Region, we’re surrounded by freshwater. Water is an integral part of our lives. However, 40% of the world’s population now faces water scarcity. And,…

Midland company, Accelerated Filtration, Inc., wins state award

A high-tech Midland company that develops industrial water filtration technologies has been named a recipient of a Michigan Celebrates Small Business Award.

Mar 17, 2023

Accelerated Filtration’s Scott Burr Named to Crain’s Detroit Business List of Notable Leaders in Sustainability

The people featured on this list are leading the way by reducing waste, eliminating coal use and building with sustainable products. Among them are top executives, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs…

Mar 21, 2023

Grand Rapids venture capital firm leads $4M seed round for water filtration tech startup

A local venture capital firm recently led a seed funding round for a Michigan tech startup producing an innovative water filtration system. Grand Rapids-based Michigan Capital Network, along with members…

Mar 22, 2023

Midland business receives $4 million in funding, says area is ideal for startups

A Midland startup tech company specializing in water filtration just received four million dollars in seed funding. The company says it will allow it to double the production space at…

Mar 19, 2023

Michigan Business Network Podcast

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Scott Burr, Founder, and CEO, of Accelerated Filtration, Midland, MI, a SmartZone Best Small Business award winner. In the interview, they cover Scott's career path, the…

Mar 18, 2023

Water Filtration Company in Midland Closes $4M Seed Funding Round

Accelerated Filtration Inc. (AFI) of Midland, a technology company that produces a first-of-its-kind industrial water filtration system, has closed a $4 million seed fund raise.

Mar 20, 2023

Midland startup’s impact on global water scarcity

A local startup company is creating products that will help municipalities around the world with their water systems. Scott Burr started Accelerated Filtration, located in Midland, because he noticed the…