Acme Mills named U.S. distributor of Ahlstrom’s Optipad

Great Lakes Filters, a division of Acme Mills LLC, announced a strategic partnership with Ahlstrom to designate Acme Mills as the U.S. distributor of Optipad™, a pre-impregnated filter pad designed for the frying oil filtration process.

Optipad extends oil life by up to 50%. Combining advanced fiber-based filtration material, Optipad™ removes impurities more effectively, improves oil quality, and reduces waste and operating costs for foodservice operations.

“We’re excited to partner with Ahlstrom to bring Optipad™ to customers across North America,” says Jim Colman, CEO of Acme Mills. “This product perfectly aligns with our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering smarter filtration solutions to our customers. The ability to extend oil life, reduce consumption, and improve operational efficiency is a true game changer for the foodservice industry.”