Polypore International, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets specialized microporous membranes for use in separation and filtration processes. The company operates in three segments: Energy Storage-Electronics and EDVs, Energy Storage-Transportation and Industrial, and Separations Media.
The company provides a range of patented polypropylene and polyethylene monolayer and multilayer membrane separators for lithium batteries that are used in various applications, such as consumer electronics devices, electric drive vehicles (EDVs), cordless power tools, and energy storage systems.
It also offers polymer-based membrane separators for lead-acid batteries for automobiles and other motor vehicles. Additionally, the company produces filtration membranes and modules that are used in healthcare applications comprising hemodialysis, blood oxygenation, plasmapheresis, and other medical applications.
Furthermore, these membranes are employed in various filtration and specialty applications, such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and gasification/degasification applications. The company sells its products to manufacturers and converters through direct sales force, distributors, and agents.
It operates primarily in the United States, Germany, France, China, and other countries. Polypore International, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.