Industrial performance. Domestic reliability.
Operation Bedrock delivers activated carbon solutions for air, water, and process systems in industries where performance, supply security, and cost stability matter most.
Industrial markets face rising quality standards, tighter regulations, and increasing pressure to control costs. From beverage bottling to biogas purification, Operation Bedrock ensures your carbon supply is U.S.-based, consistent, and backed by application-specific expertise for air, water, and process applications for the removal of a wide variety of organic compounds.
Industrial results backed by domestic manufacturing, expertise, and a strategic shift away from volatile international sourcing.
Broad Contaminant Control
From PFAS to VOCs, siloxanes, and a wide range of organic compounds, our carbon solutions address critical performance targets.
Supply Chain
Stability
Domestic manufacturing and reactivation minimize risk from global shipping delays or import tariffs.
Application-Specific Engineering
Carbon grades designed for a wide range of specific use cases, as well as environmental compliance in industrial air and water systems.
Full Lifecycle
Services
Carbon media supply installation and exchange, disposal through thermal reactivation, equipment support, and technical service from one partner.
Performance hinges on supply reliability.
Relying on unpredictable supply chains can lead to:
- Missed production targets from delayed shipments
- Rising material costs with no long-term hedge
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Performance issues from inconsistent
carbon quality and supply - Lost opportunity to reduce emissions and waste
Operation Bedrock closes the loop and the risk gap, delivering U.S.-based supply and proven expertise that keep operations stable and compliant.
“Industrial markets need certainty in supply, performance, and compliance. That’s where we deliver.”
Lisa Reese
Senior Vice President,
Calgon Carbon
Frequently Asked Questions:
Industrial Solutions
How quickly can Calgon Carbon mobilize a carbon filtration system?
We have an inventory of carbon adsorbers/filters for sale and rental for vapor and liquid applications. In rapid response or emergency scenarios, we can ship and install carbon filtration systems within 24-48 hours.
Can hazardous spent carbons be returned for reactivation?
In many cases, yes. Our Catlettsburg, KY and Pittsburgh, PA industrial carbon reactivation plants are designed and permitted to accept and process spent carbons identified as RCRA hazardous wastes. There are, however, some RCRA codes that cannot be accepted for reactivation by permit and all prospective carbons for reactivation must be tested through our Carbon Acceptance process, so please be sure to evaluate your case with a Calgon Carbon representative.
