PFAS Destruction System Deployed at Industrial Facility

MINNEAPOLIS and DECATUR, Ala., Oct. 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Claros Technologies, a global leader in permanent PFAS destruction and analytical services based in Minneapolis, has entered into a significant commercial agreement with Daikin America, a leading manufacturer of advanced materials for use in critical applications across various industries. This agreement marks the full-scale deployment of ClarosTechUV™ PFAS destruction systems at Daikin's manufacturing facility in Decatur, Alabama, establishing a high-flow, on-site solution for industrial manufacturing.

The announcement represents a watershed moment for the global PFAS industry, as this large-scale, long-term commercial deployment establishes the ClarosTechUV™ system as a proven solution for managing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in industrial settings. The ClarosTechUV™ system is a high-flow, on-site PFAS destruction technology that integrates directly into Daikin's manufacturing operations, creating a continuously operating PFAS destruction system engineered for industrial-scale performance.

This collaboration between Claros and Daikin builds on a multi-phase partnership that began with a successful pilot demonstration and culminated in the commercial optimization and permanent deployment of the ClarosTechUV™ system. The installation at Daikin's Decatur facility will be part of broader facility improvements currently underway at the campus over the next few years, combining permanent PFAS destruction through ClarosTechUV™ with continuous analytical testing and performance verification through ClarosLabs™.

The deployment of ClarosTechUV™ not only represents a significant commercial validation for Claros and the availability of its proprietary platform but also a defining moment in the evolution of industrial PFAS management. The system supports the continued use of PFAS in critical applications across industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices and healthcare, aerospace, and clean energy. By enabling the destruction of all target fluorine chemistries, including long, short, and ultra-short PFAS, the system mitigates environmental impact while providing a proven new approach for permanent PFAS elimination.

The agreement extends beyond a single installation, establishing a long-term strategic relationship between Claros and Daikin and creating opportunities for the companies to evaluate additional applications for ClarosTechUV™ across Daikin's global operations.

Claros Technologies, founded in 2018 and based in Minneapolis, deploys PFAS destruction solutions across industrial wastewater, groundwater, data center water, and municipal wastewater applications. The company operates through two core divisions: ClarosTech™, which delivers permanent PFAS destruction through commercially available, high-flow UV-based systems that permanently destroy 99.99% of target PFAS species, long, short, and ultra-short chains; and ClarosLabs™, its ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited analytical division and leading commercial laboratory specializing in PFAS detection, quantification, and exposure assessment. Claros is on a mission to take the "forever" out of "forever chemicals" and destroy PFAS for good.

Daikin America, Inc., established in 1991, is the world's foremost developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials with unique properties that make them critical for society's needs. The company's commitment is to develop products that do more with less, less waste, less energy, less material, yet produce increased performance and greater longevity. With advanced engineering and technical expertise, Daikin America backs its products with experienced service and support.

This announcement marks a defining commercial achievement in Claros' history, as it represents not only a single installation but a transformative shift in the industry's approach to PFAS management. The deployment of ClarosTechUV™ demonstrates that permanent PFAS destruction has crossed the threshold from scientific achievement to commercial reality, enabling manufacturers to move beyond PFAS management toward permanent PFAS elimination. As governments around the world continue to strengthen PFAS regulations, industries increasingly require technologies capable of permanently eliminating PFAS rather than simply transferring contaminants between waste streams.