Ahlstrom to Add Nanofiber Production to its Filtration Portfolio

(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- Ahlstrom Corporation, a leader in high performance fiber based solutions, announced today that it will be adding proprietary nanofiber production capabilities in North America, particularly for its Filtration business.

This new line will allow Ahlstrom to apply nanofibers on a variety of filtration and nonwoven media that it produces. Nanofibers are recognized in filtration to enhance the efficiency and life cycles of filters, while maintaining other key performance characteristics.

The addition of this technology to Ahlstroms portfolio will bring significant advantages across our global product offering", commented Randal Davis, Sr. VP Filtration. Not only will our traditional engine filtration media be enhanced, but we plan on bringing nanofibers to other applications in air and liquid filtration".

The line will be located in Ahlstroms Madisonville, USA plant and will serve markets globally. It is planned to be operational by early 2006.

We have been developing the technology for the past three years through a consortium of experts in the field. The investment gives Ahlstrom an internal platform, strategically located in one of our filtration research centers. It will allow us to work in close collaboration with our customers to develop and deliver the best solutions for the market", added Scott Murdock, VP Filtration North America.

Contacts:

Randal Davis, Sr. VP Filtration, +1 860 654 8320,

Jerome Barrillon, Director Marketing Filtration, +1 860 654 8607.

Ahlstrom in brief:

Ahlstrom is the global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of high performance fiber-based materials. Nonwovens and specialty papers, made by Ahlstrom, are used in a large variety of everyday products, e.g. in filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and tapes. The company has a strong market position in all business areas in which it operates, built upon the company's unique fiber expertise and innovative approach. Ahlstrom's 5,700 employees serve customers via sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on five continents. In 2004, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.6 billion. The company website is www.ahlstrom.com.

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