Ahlstrom is a 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, such as filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and tapes. Based upon its unique fiber expertise and innovative approach, the company has a strong market position in several business areas in which it operates. Ahlstrom's 6,500 employees serve customers via sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on six continents. In 2007, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.8 billion. Ahlstrom's share is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Ahlstrom¡¯s main geographic markets in terms of net sales are Europe (62%), North America (23%), Asia Pacific (7%), South America (6%) and the rest of the world (2%).
Ahlstrom reports its operations in two segments: Fiber Composites and Specialty Papers. Operatively, the segments comprise six business areas: Filtration, Advanced Nonwovens, Home & Personal Nonwovens Glass Nonwovens, Release & Label Papers and Technical Papers.
Ahlstrom estimates that the volume of the overall market for Fiber Composites segment is currently growing at an approximate annual rate of 6-7% and the overall market for Ahlstrom's specialty papers is growing at an average annual rate of 3-4%.
Company Profile
Company Name:
Ahlstrom
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Finland
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specialty papers and nonwovens
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Contact Detail
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P.O. Box 329FIN-00101 Helsinki,Salmisaarenaukio 1, FIN-00180 Helsinki, Finland
