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Ahlstrom
Contact: Beth Schivley Communications Officer Phone #: +1 860 654 8300 Fax #: +1 860 654 8364 Email: info@ahlstrom.com Website: www.ahlstrom.com	Address: Two Elm Street Windsor Locks, CT 06096 US

Company Description

Ahlstrom is a high performance materials company, partnering with leading businesses around the world to help them stay ahead. Our products are used in a large variety of everyday applications, such as filters, wallcovers, wipes, flooring, labels and food packaging.

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Ahlstrom is associated with the following categories Roll Goods Airlaid, Carded, Chemical Bonding, Composite, Meltblown, Needlepunch, Spunbond, Spunlace, Thermal Bond, Wetlaid Ahlstrom appears in the following articles Wipes: What, Where, Why & How? by Pranay Bhaskar Sahu, Welspun India Limited The Year That Was 2011 New investments dominated the headlines but that wasn’t the year’s only story. Filtration: Focus of Many Vast in the number of markets it serves and types of nonwovens technologies it uses, the filtration market has been the subject of much attention in recent years as older players broaden their scope and newcomers enter the fold. by Karen McIntyre, Editor International Top Company Report Expansion. Expansion. Expansion. by Karen McIntyre, Editor The Ups and Downs of the Needlepunch Market Surge in capacity shows strength of new applications for needlepunched nonwovens. by Karen McIntyre, Editor True Safety in the Operating Room Security and safety are key features driving the growth of single-use surgical drapes and gowns – in Europe and beyond. by Helena Engqvist, Contributor INDEX 2011 A look at what exhibitors showcased at INDEX 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. New Applications for Nonwovens Technical markets show how nonwovens aren’t just for disposables anymore. by by Karen Bitz McIntyre, Editor Index Preview Homeward Bound The home furnishings sector is rolling out a welcome mat and nonwovens suppliers are making themselves right at home. by by Sandra Levy, Associate Editor Spunlace Showdown Manufacturers balance catering to the wipes markets ever changing needs with the never ending search for new markets. by by Karen McIntyre, Editor Wild About Walls Nonwovens players are on a roll with innovative offerings in the wallcoverings market by by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor 2009 International Top 40 Waiting For Recovery After the Wipes Boom a decade of wipes growth, new investment and consolidation, have left manufacturers figuring out their strategy for the future. by Karen McIntyre INDA Hosts Filtration 2008 filtration industry meets in Philly to discuss recent developments Five Products To Vie For 2009 Visionary Award new nonwovens-based goods showcase expansion of technology in consumer markets Many Shapes And Forms no matter how you define it, composite technology is allowing nonwovens to penetrate new markets. by Karen Bitz McIntyre Coming Clean can nonwoven filters answer the call for better air & water quality? by Ellen Wuagneux International Top 40 Raw Material Prices, Raw Material Prices, Raw Material Prices The Smaller, The Better small fibers mean big business for nonwovens in filtration, medical, apparel, home furnishing & industrial uses by Ellen Wuagneux Stretching Sales with the focus clearly on fit, the nonwovens industry adds more elastics to give hygiene producers what they want by Karen Bitz McIntyre Filtration Market Continues to Evolve as customers demand more sophisticated, efficient and cost effective products by Chistine Esposito International Top 40 a look at the leading nonwovens producers in the world Companies To Watch profiles of other important nonwovens producers Expo In Print Spunlace: Still Wiping Up? overcapacity and pricing issues worry producers, but there is hope that product differentiation will lead the way by Ellen Wuagneux Household Wipes: Searching For The Next Swiffer growth slows as the market awaits its next blockbuster by Karen Bitz McIntyre Riding The Wave to stay afloat, producers of spunmelt nonwovens must balance high raw material costs, tough competition and overcapacity issues by Ellen Wuagneux Online Exclusive: Filtrex 2006 - Over 300 Delegates Flock to EDANA’s Filtration Conference EDANA’s second edition of the FILTREX conference and exhibition, which took place in Munich on 24th -25th October was judged a major success, according to an opinion survey of its 303 participants. Filtration Attracts A Crowd high volumes, high margins make filtration a winning bet for many nonwovens producers by Karen Bitz McIntyre The Comforts Of Home nonwovens make themselves comfortable in the home furnishing sector, from bedding and window treatments to wallcovering applications by Ellen Wuagneux 2006 Top 40 Company Report Investment Heavy In Global Nonwovens Industry Companies To Watch a look at some other important nonwovens producers by Staff Report Looking for Safety and Comfort? Medical Workers Give Nonwovens A Try nonwovens up the ante in innovation to give healthcare personnel what they want by Karen McIntyre Fiber Producers Search For New Ideas with pricing still high and demands for diversity increasing, fiber manufacturers are focusing on research and development for the nonwovens industry by Karen Bitz McIntyre It's Getting Personal personal care wipes makers look for the next blockbuster product by Karen Bitz McIntyre Spunlace Market Report with a slate of new capacity coming onstream, producers look beyond commodities to add value in wipes and other markets by Karen Bitz McIntyre ANEX 2006 Spunmelt: What’s With All The Hype? in response to demand from hygiene and medical markets, manufacturers add capacity throughout the world by Karen Bitz McIntyre Household Care: A Homerun For Wipes floor cleaning cloths boost household wipes market beyond baby wipes in North America by Karen Bitz McIntyre Spunmelt Directory The Filtration Evolution growth continues as this highly technical nonwovens sector faces new demands and challenges by Ed Homonoff Airlaid: State Of The Industry better...but not good by Phillip Mango International Top 40 a look at the leading nonwovens producers in the world INDEX Draws Largest Crowd Ever attendance tops 12,000 SPUNLACE: MARKET ON THE MOVE manufacturers scramble to take advantage of wipes market growth, but can it last? FINDING ROOM TO BREATHE breathability and barrier resistance are key requirements in the medical sector R&D Gains New Focus roll goods producers must innovate to ensure continued success The International Top 40 a look at the top companies in nonwovens Airlaid Grabs Hold In Food Packaging manufacturers develop new uses for technology IDEA Award Winners Announced industry honors innovation in a number of categories EXPO IN PRINT companies showcase products, services The Medical Market: Charting Progress manufacturers seek balance of protection and comfort Nonwovens Flow Into Filtration stringent standards and heightened awareness lead to innovation Nonwovens Hit The Wall wallcovering market receives boost from new applications THE TOP 40 profiles of the top worldwide manufacturers of nonwovens A Winning Combination composites gain importance as the nonwovens industry looks for new technology 21st Annual Expo in Print advertisers highlight company products, technologies and services Filter Focus roll goods producers view segment as a good one for growth and innovation by Karen Bitz The International Top 40 annual survey profiles the top nonwoven roll goods producers worldwide The Best Of Both Worlds composite structures combine multiple materials to create products with more function, better value and increased versatility by Karen Bitz Look What Happened At INDEX 02 a review of the year’s largest nonwovens exposition Techtextil North America Review a look at what exhibitors brought to Atlanta last month 20th Annual Expo In Print advertisers highlight company products, technologies and services Wipe Products Change The Way We Work And Play a look at the market for nonwoven wipes by Karen Bitz The International Top 40 annual survey profiles the top nonwoven roll goods producers worldwide by Karen Bitz IDEA 01 Review triennial event marked as largest gathering of nonwovens industry in North America The Year Of The Wipe roll goods producers see no end to the recent boom in the nonwovens wiping business by C.E. Pelc The Filtration Boom thanks to myriad new product opportunities in niche and traditional segments, the filtration market is gearing up for skyrocketing sales and even tighter competition by C.E. Pelc The International Top 40 annual survey profiles the top nonwoven roll goods producers worldwide A Glass Act with years of history behind it, glass is looking to find new markets, compete with synthetics and beat its lingering bad reputation Are We There Yet? air laid manufacturers head toward a market break-through by Ellen Lees Wuagneux The Top 40 International Roll Goods Manufacturers annual survey profiles the top producers worldwide Top 40 Roll Goods Companies There's Still a Place for Good Ole' Glass fiberglass continues to hold its rightful place in nonwovens despite competition from synthetics by Ellen Lees Wuagneux

Additional Roll Good Product Data Plant Locations: United States, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Finland, Italy, Spain, India, China, South Korea, Belgium, Sweden, Russia, Germany, Applications: Building, Energy, Food & beverage, Wipes, Medical, Filtration, Ahlstrom appears in the following news items Feb 2, 2012 Ahlstrom upgrades filtration technical center Jan 25, 2012 Holm honored by Rockline Dec 12, 2011 Ahlstrom buys into battery separator maker Dec 7, 2011 Ahlstrom adds warehouse in India Dec 5, 2011 Ahsltrom makes major wallcover investment in China Dec 1, 2011 Ahlstrom concludes profit improvement program Nov 16, 2011 Three-day conference started Tuesday Ahlstrom showcases Filtration business Ahlstrom continues profit improvement measures Nov 2, 2011 Becker to head Suominen Nonwovens Oct 24, 2011 Ahlstrom reports decline in demand Oct 21, 2011 Ahlstrom completes divestment of wipes business to Suominen Oct 18, 2011 Ahlstrom takes cost saving measures Oct 5, 2011 NWS names Tom Marth new sales VP Sep 27, 2011 Ahlstrom-Suominen Deal Approved Sep 22, 2011 Fire damages Ahlstrom Mozzate site Sep 7, 2011 Ahlstrom joins sustainable development group Aug 4, 2011 Ahlstrom to divest Home and Personal business to Suominen Jul 26, 2011 Ahlstrom announces leadership change Jul 21, 2011 Ahlstrom lowers outlook amid rising raw materials costs Jun 14, 2011 Ahlstrom To Make In Wall Coverings In Asia Jun 3, 2011 Ahlstrom Adds Capacity in Finland May 23, 2011 Ahlstrom To Add Capacity in Brazil May 11, 2011 Ahlstrom Posts Sales Increase Ahlstrom Donates To The Eva Ahlstrom Foundation Apr 13, 2011 Ahlstrom Beefs Up Wipes Offerings With SPC Soft Apr 10, 2011 INDEX Awards To Be Presented Tuesday Morning Exhibitor Presentations Planned At INDEX Apr 4, 2011 Nominees For INDEX 11 Awards Announced Mar 31, 2011 Ahlstrom Completes Divestment Of Wuxi Plant To Andrew Industries Mar 11, 2011 Luc Rousselet Named Executive Vice President, Supply Chain at Ahlstrom Mar 9, 2011 INDEX Finalists Announced Feb 28, 2011 Ahlstrom Unveils New Brand, Logo Feb 8, 2011 TSG Files Plan Of Reorganization Feb 1, 2011 Ahlstrom Announces 4Q Results Jan 19, 2011 Ahlstrom, Global Solutions Honored By Rockline Jan 17, 2011 Severe Weather Halts Production at Ahlstrom's Louveira Site Dec 22, 2010 Ahlstrom Adds To Transportation Filtration Business Dec 16, 2010 Ahlstrom Divests Dust Filtration Unit Dec 7, 2010 Ahlstrom To Exit Dust Filtration Material Businesses Dec 1, 2010 Ahlstrom Dazzles Filtration 2010 Attendees With Full Range Of Filter Media Solutions Nov 12, 2010 Ahlstrom To Close Spunlace Composite Production Line in Chirnside Oct 28, 2010 Ahlstrom, Longkou Yulong Paper Co. In Joint Venture Agreement Oct 27, 2010 Ahlstrom Announces Sales, Earnings Sep 28, 2010 Ahlstrom Opens New Facility in China Sep 23, 2010 Ahlstrom Restructures Executive Management Team Sep 21, 2010 Ahlstrom Considers Closing U.K. Line Aug 11, 2010 Ahlstrom To Buy Chinese Filter Maker Jul 19, 2010 Ahlstrom, Eureka Forbes Develop Water Purifier Jun 16, 2010 Ahlstrom Raises Wipes Prices May 27, 2010 Ahlstrom Indian Investment Complete May 10, 2010 Ahlstrom To Change Operational Model May 4, 2010 Ahlstrom to Consolidate, Expand Italian Wipes Business Apr 27, 2010 IDEA Awards Slated for Tomorrow Apr 15, 2010 WOW To Put The Spotlight On Wipes Feb 22, 2010 IDEA Awards Finalists Selected Feb 16, 2010 Ahlstrom Joins UN Global Compact Initiative Feb 3, 2010 Ahlstrom Announces 4Q Results Nov 18, 2009 Best Booth Awards Given Out At Filtration Ahlstrom Touts Filtration Capabilities Oct 28, 2009 Ahlstrom Ups Media Prices Oct 27, 2009 Ahlstrom Announces Sales, Earnings Oct 12, 2009 Finalists Named For Visionary Award Sep 14, 2009 Ahlstrom to Lay Off 100 in Karhula Jul 29, 2009 Ahlstrom Embroidery Fabrics Meet CPSIA Requirements Jul 16, 2009 Ahlstrom Enters Into Credit Facility Jul 6, 2009 Ahlstrom To Close Two Lines In Italy Jun 4, 2009 INDA Accepting Award Nominations May 26, 2009 Ahlstrom Continues Temporary Lay-Offs May 18, 2009 Ahlstrom Unveils Biodegradable Nonwoven May 4, 2009 Ahlstrom Announces Sales and Earnings Results Apr 29, 2009 Ahlstrom To Initiate Restructuring Mar 18, 2009 Ahlstrom Issues Warnings Feb 26, 2009 Ahlstrom Continues Temporary Lay-Off Negotiations Feb 9, 2009 Ahlstrom Receives Visionary Award Feb 5, 2009 Ahlstrom Achieves 2008 Sales Growth Feb 4, 2009 Ahlstrom To Start Temporary Lay-offs In Mikkeli Jan 13, 2009 Ahlstrom Adds To Executive Team Jan 7, 2009 Ahlstrom Streamlines Wipes Business Jan 5, 2009 Lang Starts as Ahlstrom CEO Dec 10, 2008 INDA Hosts Filtration 2008 Ahlstrom Touts Filtration Capabilities Dec 2, 2008 Ahlstrom To Unveil Embroidery Backings Nov 7, 2008 Ahlstrom Makes Changes to Management Team Nov 3, 2008 Ahlstrom Names New CEO Oct 29, 2008 Ahlstrom Sees Strong Organic Growth Oct 15, 2008 Five Finalists Named for Visionary Awards Aug 21, 2008 Ahlstrom To Downsize Plant Aug 13, 2008 Ahlstrom Names CEO Jul 29, 2008 Ahlstrom Revises Outlook Jul 8, 2008 Ahlstrom Increases Filter Prices Jun 25, 2008 Ahlstrom Splits Nonwovens Business Jun 19, 2008 Klenzpod Dispensing System Wins WOW Award Jun 10, 2008 NSC Supplies European Line For Ahlstrom Jun 9, 2008 Ahlstrom Adds To Wallcovering Range Jun 3, 2008 Ahlstrom Broadens Operations In Russia May 21, 2008 Flushability Guidelines Set May 14, 2008 Ahlstrom Sees Solid Sales Growth May 1, 2008 Fiberweb Sells Brazilian Bidim Apr 27, 2008 Ahlstrom Buys New Line Mar 27, 2008 Ahlstrom Adds to Filtration Offerings Mar 19, 2008 Ahlstrom Reorganizes Corporate Team Feb 28, 2008 Ahlstrom CEO Steps Down Feb 5, 2008 Ahlstrom Shows Growth In 2007 Jan 22, 2008 Avgol In Talks To Buy Fiberweb Jan 21, 2008 Equity Firm Buys Fibermark Jan 3, 2008 Ahlstrom Restructuring Continues Dec 13, 2007 Ahlstrom to Invest in India, Italy, U.S. Dec 5, 2007 Ahlstrom Develops Odor-Eliminating Technology Nov 19, 2007 Ahlstrom To Consolidate Plants Nov 15, 2007 Ahlstrom Raises Food Packaging Prices Nov 1, 2007 INDEX Awards Launched Oct 16, 2007 Ahlstrom Dedicates New Spunlace Line In Green Bay Oct 2, 2007 Price Increase For Ahlstrom Sep 27, 2007 Ahlstrom To Add Spunlace Line In Brazil Sep 12, 2007 Ahlstrom To Purchase Chinese Company Aug 1, 2007 Ahlstrom To Keep Thermalbond Business Active Jul 27, 2007 Ahlstrom Announces Q2 Financial Results Jul 12, 2007 Ahlstrom Completes French Expansion Jul 4, 2007 Fiberweb Sells Bleachery Jun 27, 2007 Ahlstrom To Close Old Lantor Site May 11, 2007 Ahlstrom Investment Targets Dust Filtration May 7, 2007 Ahlstrom To Buy Property In India May 2, 2007 Acquisitions To Spur Sales Growth For Ahlstrom Apr 4, 2007 Fiberweb Americas Names Leader Apr 1, 2007 Ahlstrom Buys Fiberweb's Consumer Wipes Business Feb 2, 2007 Ahlstrom Enhances Filtration Business Feb 1, 2007 Ahlstrom Acquires Orlandi's Spunlace Biz Dec 22, 2006 Ahlstrom's Green Bay Line Is Up Dec 12, 2006 Ahlstrom To Bolster Role In Infusion Nov 30, 2006 Ahlstrom Launches NanoAlumina Filtration Media Nov 13, 2006 Ahlstrom To Transfer Liquid Filtration Oct 30, 2006 Ahlstrom Announces Expansion In France, Brazil and China Oct 13, 2006 Ahlstrom To Transfer Equipment Sep 29, 2006 Ahlstrom To Shut Numbrecht Site Sep 6, 2006 Ahlstrom Adds To Glass Fiber Investment Aug 14, 2006 Ahlstrom Results Impacted By Raw Mat Pricing Jun 30, 2006 Ahlstrom Invests In Specialty Papers Jun 22, 2006 EDANA Schedules Second FILTREX Event May 10, 2006 Ahlstrom To Run Cotton In Green Bay Mar 22, 2006 Ahlstrom Will Build In Russia Feb 16, 2006 Ahlstrom Offers Logistics Platform For Filtration In China Feb 7, 2006 Ahlstrom Reports Improved Profitability Jan 20, 2006 Ahlstrom Invests In Filtration, Again Jan 3, 2006 Ahlstrom to Invest in Finland Plant Dec 22, 2005 Ahlstrom Continues To Invest In Filtration Dec 19, 2005 Ahlstrom Expands Filtration Through Lantor Buy Nov 23, 2005 Ahlstrom Invests In Turin Plant Nov 9, 2005 Ahlstrom To Expand In France Nov 8, 2005 Ahlstrom, SAAF Partner in Medical Market Oct 31, 2005 Ahlstrom Reports Third Quarter Results Sep 29, 2005 Ahlstrom To Add Spunlace Line In U.S. Sep 21, 2005 Ahlstrom To Add Nanofiber Line Jun 14, 2005 Ahlstrom Line To Target Filtration, Other Markets Feb 2, 2005 Ahlstrom To Expand in Filtration Nov 30, 2004 SAAF, Ahlstrom Strike Deal