(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, achieving an improved score of 86 out of 100 and ranking within the top one percent of companies assessed globally. The recognition reflects the company’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Ahlstrom Strengthens Global Sustainability Leadership with Platinum-Level EcoVadis Score, corporate responsibility, EcoVadis, Environment, ethics, fiber-based materials, global leadership, GRI standards, ILO, INNOVATION, ISO 26000, Labour and Human Rights, Platinum medal, responsible business, supply chain, sustainability, sustainability rating, sustainable procurement, UN Global Compact, Wouter Hut
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched its Flame-Gard™ flame-retardant paper, an innovative material engineered for industrial environments such as spray booths and workshops. The paper provides self-extinguishing protection when exposed to fire while maintaining strong mechanical durability and low water absorption, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Ahlstrom Unveils Flame-Gard™ Paper to Redefine Fire Safety in Industrial Workspaces, Eva Thunholm, fiber-based technology, filtration materials, fire resistance, Flame-Gard, Flame-Gard™ by Ahlstrom Sets a New Standard for Flame-Resistant Industrial Materials, flame-retardant materials, industrial innovation, industrial safety, manufacturing safety, spray booths, surface protection, sustainable materials, technical materials, workshop protection
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced GreenPod Home, a pioneering fiber-based coffee pod solution that is officially certified OK compost HOME by TÜV Austria. The innovation allows consumers to compost their used coffee pods at home, ensuring full biodegradability without toxic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Ahlstrom Expands Coffee Pod Portfolio with Innovative GreenPod Home Certified for Domestic Composting, Ahlstrom Introduces Home-Compostable GreenPod Solution for a More Sustainable Coffee Experience, beverage packaging, biodegradable materials, circular economy, coffee pods, compostable packaging, eco-friendly solutions, fiber-based innovation, food packaging industry, GreenPod Home, OK COMPOST HOME, Patrice Blanc, Philippe Sevoz, sustainability, sustainable coffee, TÜV Austria
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has appointed Johan Lindh as Vice President, Investor Relations, effective November 17, 2025. He joins from Ahlstrom, where he served as Vice President of Group Investor Relations, and previously held senior positions at UPM, Ålandsbanken, and SEB. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Ålandsbanken, capital markets, Corporate Communications, EVOLVE strategy, Helsinki, institutional investors, Investor Relations, Investor Relations to support EVOLVE strategy and investor engagement, Johan Lindh, Johan Lindh joins Outokumpu as Vice President, Marc-Simon Schaar, Nordic equities, Outokumpu, Outokumpu appoints experienced capital markets professional Johan Lindh to lead Investor Relations, SEB, strategic communications, UPM
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been awarded an A score in the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment for its leadership in sustainable procurement and climate action. The evaluation recognizes companies that set high standards in governance, Scope 3 emissions management, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Awards, Bernard Arrateig, CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment, Climate Action, EcoVadis Platinum, ESG, fiber-based specialty materials, leadership, net-zero targets, SBTi, Scope 3 emissions, SEA score, sustainability, sustainability leadership, sustainable procurement
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched a state-of-the-art molecular filtration media production line at its Turin site, enhancing its leadership in sustainable specialty materials and meeting growing global demand for configurable, high-performance filtration solutions. The new infrastructure features advanced process controls … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged 2024 announcement, Ahlstrom, Ahlstrom Trinitex® Carbon platform, cabin air intake filtration, cleanroom, customization, design flexibility, fuel cell air intake, Giuseppe Costa, global filtration, hvac, molecular filtration media, next-generation filtration, partnership, production line, sustainability, sustainable specialty materials, test bench, Turin
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has inaugurated its new parchmentizer, PMZ5, at its Saint-Séverin plant in France, with an investment of EUR 15 million. The new machine enhances the company’s ability to produce durable, grease- and water-resistant vegetable parchment, which is essential … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, cellulose-based paper, Charente, Dordogne, economic driver, EUR 15 million investment, fiber-based specialty materials, Food Packaging, Helen Mets, local community, parchmentizer, partnership, PMZ5, Saint-Séverin, sustainability, sustainable innovation, sustainable solutions, vegetable parchment
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a leader in fiber-based specialty materials, is advancing its global capabilities in filtration with 15 strategically located manufacturing sites across North America, Europe, and Asia. By ensuring uniform quality in filtration materials across all regions, the company … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, air filters, ASIA, dust collection, engine filtration, Europe, filtration solutions, fuel filters, gas turbines, Giuseppe Costa, global filtration, global operations, industrial filtration, liquid filtration, manufacturing network, North America, oil filters, partnership, product localization, regional supply chain, specialty fiber materials, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stevens Point—a key provider of advanced solutions in the food, consumer packaging, and e-commerce sectors—from Pixelle Specialty Solutions. This strategic purchase, bolstered by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 260 employees, abrasives, Ahlstrom, Beverage & Casing, consumer packaging, customer service, E-Commerce, fiber-based specialty materials, FOOD, Helen Mets, INNOVATION, Konraad Dullaert, Performance Materials cluster, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, precision coating, Q2 2025, regulatory approvals, Release Liners, restructuring, Stevens Point, Strategic Acquisition, Sustainable packaging, USD 600 million financing, Wisconsin, Wolfgang Laures
(IN BRIEF) The global industrial filtration market is experiencing significant growth, with the air-oil separator sector projected to grow at over 5% annually over the next decade. These separators are critical in applications such as compressors and vacuum pumps, where … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched a PFAS-free filtration platform for air-oil separation applications, addressing the growing demand for sustainable and efficient industrial filtration solutions. Designed to replace traditional PFAS-based technologies, the new filtration media offers advanced water-repellent properties, maintaining filtration … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sophie Haan, EVP of Ahlstrom’s Protective Materials division and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, will leave the company at the end of January 2025 to pursue a new career opportunity. Ahlstrom has begun the search for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Ahlstrom, appointment, EVP, Helen Mets, leadership, Sophie Haan
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed for sustainability over the past year. The recognition reflects Ahlstrom’s strong performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has completed the sale of its Aspa pulp mill to Sweden Timber, a move that allows Ahlstrom to concentrate on its specialty materials portfolio as part of its growth strategy. Sweden Timber plans to expand its product … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Ahlstrom, Aspa Pulp Mill, partnership, sustainability, Sweden Timber
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to collaborate with industry leaders in addressing major environmental issues like climate change, decarbonization, and biodiversity loss. Guided by its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, biodiversity loss, climate change, decarbonization, Global Sustainability Movement, Helen Mets, Johan Lunabba, partnership, Peter Bakker, sustainability, World Business Council for Sustainable Development Membership
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Lipid Saver™, a new solution designed for the collection, transport, and storage of fatty acids from whole blood samples. The innovative card allows for easy sample collection and long-term preservation at room temperature, eliminating the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Collection and Storage, Fatty Acid, Giuseppe Costa, Healthcare, INNOVATION, Lipid Saver™, RESEARCH, sustainability, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, as part of the Ahlström Collective Impact initiative, will invest nearly EUR 800,000 in UNICEF’s global educational program in 2024. This collaboration aims to address the digital divide by bringing digital learning to millions of children, training … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Global Education Program, investment, Johanna Talvela, Mary Puddepha, partnership, UNICEF
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom is reinforcing its position as a leader in the global filtration industry by investing in a new production line for molecular filtration media in Turin, Italy. With a focus on improving air quality in closed environments like … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, has unveiled PureLid™, a revolutionary fiber-based lid for single-serve coffee capsules aimed at supporting the coffee industry’s sustainability efforts. PureLid™ offers a high-performing, home-compostable alternative to aluminum or plastic lids … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Jyrki Vainionpää has been appointed as a member of Ahlstrom’s Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2023. He also takes on the role of President and CEO of A. Ahlström Corporation as of the same date. Lasse Heinonen, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Ahlstrom, appointment, Board of Directors, CEO, Ivano Sessa, Jyrki Vainionpää, Lasse Heinonen, leadership
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