Press releases 2026

10.02.2026

17^th Expert Talk on ‘Particle Precipitator’: The technological standard is high, but demand remains too low

At the 17^th expert talk on ‘Particle Precipitator in domestic combustion systems’, jointly organised by the DBFZ and the Technology and Support Centre (TFZ), more than sixty experts gathered on 4 February 2026 to discuss, among other things, the outlook for future European air pollution control regulations as well as catalytic and electrostatic emission reduction techno-logies. The participants' conclusions were mixed: the state of development of dust Precipitators is now very advanced, but the market penetration of furnaces with sophisticated separation technology remains low due to costs, and the necessary incentives are lacking, particularly in the area of single-room fireplaces. Read more