Mr. Len Castellano

April 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT

Full Course (4 hours, .4 CEUs)

$475 AFS Members
$545 Non-members

About the course:

Are you in or with the filtration industry? Do you need a basic understanding of filter media from a technical perspective? This course is key to working in Sales, Engineering, Design, and Development. This course is a key stepping stone to understanding the filter media choices and matching them to the appropriate application. Solids, Liquids, and Gas separations are covered with a targeted understanding of filter media and filter aids. Additionally, testing is covered for a more complete understanding of why a media is fit for the application.

Learning Objectives:

• Types and Uses of Media
• Introduction to the Markets
• Techniques for Selecting Media
• Basic Filter Aids and Testing

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone new to the industry
• Engineers and Product Designers
• Sales and Management
• Technicians and Problem Solvers

Instructor: 

Mr. Leonard Castellano is part of a leadership team that created a centralized R & D Filtration Innovation Center for Parker Hannifin from the ground up as part of the acquisition of CLARCOR. He led teams on construction, the procurement of equipment, developing systems and policies, and eventually created new developments, processes and services for the LOBs including applying and obtaining VPP status through OSHA.

Leonard has over 40 years of experience in the filtration industry and has expertise in Membranes, Fibers, New Product Development and Surface Modification. He is Project Management Professional Certified and Blue Belt Certified in New Product Blueprinting. He currently handles IP strategies for the Parker Filtration Group and Special Projects.