Atmus Filtration Technologies Boosts Global Engineering and Testing Capabilities in India

PUNE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 21, 2024--

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (Atmus; NYSE: ATMU), a global leader in filtration and media solutions, proudly announces the inauguration of its Pune Technical Center in India. This state-of-the-art facility reinforces Atmus’ focus on advancing filtration technology across the commercial vehicle sector around the globe.

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“We are proud to demonstrate our commitment to provide world-class filtration solutions from India with the inauguration of the Pune Technical Center,” said Avani Shah, Atmus India Global Capability Center Leader. “By building upon our existing capabilities, we are able to better serve our customers when and where they need us. The Pune Technical Center further enhances the innovation and engineering excellence that define Atmus on a global scale.”

The Pune Technical Center includes a highly equipped laboratory to test and validate filtration products and prototypes, ensuring they meet the stringent performance standards of ISO and SAE bodies. The Center provides a comprehensive suite of advanced testing, including:

The Pune Technical Center is fully licensed by the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH). It has been designed with safety as a top priority, adhering to stringent safety policies and guidelines. The Center is staffed by a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence.

Atmus Filtration Technologies also has a strategic joint venture with Fleetguard Filters Private Limited (FFPL), headquartered in Pune. Established in 1987, FFPL is a leading provider of world-class filtration solutions for on- and off-highway applications catering to diverse markets and customers across India.

About Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc.

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. is a global leader in filtration and media solutions. For more than 65 years, the company has combined its culture of innovation with a rich history of designing and manufacturing filtration solutions. With a presence on six continents, Atmus serves customers across truck, bus, agriculture, construction, mining, marine and power generation vehicle and equipment markets, along with providing comprehensive aftermarket support and solutions. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee (U.S.), Atmus employs approximately 4,500 people globally who are committed to creating a better future by protecting what is important. Learn more at https://www.atmus.com.

Jack Kienzler, Steph Disher and Avani Shah join Atmus employees at the inauguration of the Pune Technical Center (Photo: Business Wire)

THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the war in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that triggered Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian territory.

The decision turns Netanyahu and the others into internationally wanted suspects and is likely to further isolate them and complicate efforts to negotiate a cease-fire to end the 13-month conflict. But its practical implications could be limited since Israel and its major ally, the United States, are not members of the court and several of the Hamas officials have been subsequently killed in the conflict.

Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders have condemned ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan’s request for warrants as disgraceful and antisemitic. U.S. President Joe Biden also blasted the prosecutor and expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas. Hamas also slammed the request.

“The Chamber considered that there are reasonable grounds to believe that both individuals intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity,” the three-judge panel wrote in its unanimous decision to issue warrants for Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said in September that it had submitted two legal briefs challenging the ICC's jurisdiction and arguing that the court did not provide Israel the opportunity to investigate the allegations itself before requesting the warrants.

“No other democracy with an independent and respected legal system like that which exists in Israel has been treated in this prejudicial manner by the Prosecutor,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein wrote on X. He said Israel remained “steadfast in its commitment to the rule of law and justice” and would continue to protect its citizens against militancy.

The ICC is a court of last resort that only prosecutes cases when domestic law enforcement authorities cannot or will not investigate. Israel is not a member state of the court. The country has struggled to investigate itself in the past, rights groups say.

Despite the warrants, none of the suspects is likely to face judges in The Hague any time soon. The court itself has no police to enforce warrants, instead relying on cooperation from its member states.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses lawmakers in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem. Monday Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)