Just days after making it official, Ahlstrom and Munksjö Oyj (Munksjö) were jointly exhibiting at INDEX under their new name Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj. The two companies announced last week that they had resolved to complete the merger of Ahlstrom into Munksjö in accordance with the merger plan, effective April 1.
 
The combination of Ahlstrom and Munksjö creates a global leader in sustainable and innovative fiber-based solutions with a combined annual net sales of approximately €2.2 billion, approximately 6200 employees and 41 production and converting facilities in 14 countries.
 
At INDEX, Ahlstrom Munksjö displayed its range of fiber-based nonwoven products including filters, medical fabircs, life science and diagnostics, wall covers, tapes and food and beverage products.

Prior to the acquisition, Ahlstrom’s nonwovens were a little above $1 billion.