News & Events

H&V’s commitment to continuous innovation has grabbed the attention of Battery Council International, which recently awarded the company the 2026 BCI Innovation Award for technology that is significantly improving lead acid batteries. Known as Glass Electrode Media, the new technology improves recharge efficiency through enhanced charge acceptance, reducing fuel-related emissions while improving battery performance, durability […]

EAST WALPOLE, Mass. – H&V has named longtime finance executive Nick Deldon to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Deldon brings a wealth of experience in financial leadership, particularly within global and family-owned enterprises. Additionally, he has a strong background in Information Technology, including the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning systems, […]

Years in the making, PlusZero spotlights H&V’s commitment to sustainability, innovation EAST WALPOLE, Mass. – As part of its mission to create a cleaner, healthier more sustainable world, Hollingsworth & Vose, a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions, is introducing PlusZero, a comprehensive line of high-performance solutions manufactured without using per- and polyfluoroalkyl […]

Hollingsworth & Vose, a global leader in filtration and energy solutions, proudly announces its recent achievement of the Silver EcoVadis Certification, which places H&V in the top 25% of companies rated by EcoVadis. This prestigious recognition underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability. “Receiving the Silver EcoVadis Certification recognizes our ongoing efforts to create a cleaner, healthier […]

EAST WALPOLE, Mass. – Grades of porous materials produced by Hollingsworth & Vose have passed the evaluations needed to meet Germany’s updated Kunststoff-Trinkwasser (KTW) drinking water standards, allowing their use in consumer water treatment applications. In Germany, materials that come into contact with drinking water must meet the hygienic and toxicological requirements of the guidelines […]

EAST WALPOLE, Mass. – Hollingsworth & Vose®, a global leader in filtration, separator and energy storage solutions, is pleased to announce that the company has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative. This voluntary leadership platform is for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. The U.N. Global Compact is a call to […]

EAST WALPOLE, Mass. – Hollingsworth & Vose is proud to announce that Sandra Martinez will be the company’s new Vice President & Chief People Officer on April 18. Martinez brings a strong blend of human resource experience from her extensive 20-year career. “At H&V, our people are our most important resource, and Sandra was the […]

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Hollingsworth & Vose (H&V), a global manufacturer of advanced materials used in filtration, battery, and industrial applications, will invest $40.2 million to expand its operation in Floyd County. The company will add over 28,000 square feet to its facility at 365 Christiansburg Pike Northeast to accommodate […]

EAST WALPOLE, Mass. – Hollingsworth & Vose has promoted Mark Freeman, the company’s deputy general counsel since 2017, to the role of vice president and general counsel. A nearly 15-year veteran of H&V, Freeman takes over for Deirdre Murphy, H&V’s vice president and chief legal officer, who retired at the end of April. “There’s no […]

EAST WALPOLE, Mass. – After a multi-year succession process, H&V’s Board of Directors has chosen H&V Chief Operations Officer Josh Ayer as the company’s new CEO. Ayer will succeed Val Hollingsworth, who is stepping out of the role of CEO after 24 years – and after 42 years with the company. Hollingsworth will continue as […]