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Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, announces price increases on its specialty paper materials produced by the Label and Processing business area, as a consequence of the recent rises in raw material and energy costs.

The price increase will affect all Label and Processing products worldwide and will be effective for all shipments made as of June 1, 2012. The increase range will vary depending on the products and markets. Specific details will be discussed with each customer individually.

Products manufactured by Ahlstrom's Label and Processing Business Area include graphic, packaging, processing, release and label papers. Their main end-use applications are release liners, self-adhesive labels, metalized wet glue labels, flexible packaging and repositionable notes. They are also used for the production of posters, abrasive materials and furniture foils. These specialty papers are manufactured in Brazil, France, Germany and Italy.

Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, will extend the range of release papers produced at its Jacareì plant in Brazil with the introduction of calendered Ahlstrom SILCA(TM) Soft grades.

The Pressure Sensitive-Adhesive (PSA) labelling market is estimated to grow approximately by 5-7% per year in Brazil and South America. By extending its release papers product range in Brazil, Ahlstrom aims at better serving the growing market needs and offering further local supply alternatives to imported glassine or supercalendered kraft release papers.Equipment modifications to enable larger production volumes are planned for August 2012.

In developing Ahlstrom SILCA(TM) Soft, the company relied on its broad expertise in the production of high quality release liners. This new calendered backing paper, particularly well adapted for labelstock applications, offers the required properties for secure siliconizing and reliable converting process. It complements the existing range of Ahlstrom SILCA(TM) calendered release papers manufactured in Europe and used by the PSA industry worldwide.

Ahlstrom's Jacareì plant is already well known for its high quality clay-coated release papers and facestock label papers. With the addition of calendered Ahlstrom SILCA(TM) Soft to the range, the company offers the most complete portfolio of release and label papers to the PSA industry in South America.

"The extension of our local product offering is a sign of increasing commitment to our customers in the region, who will benefit from a local supply, flexible lead times and a responsive service for an increasing number of products," said Valmir Piton, Vice President, Latin America, Label and Processing.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in release papers, with widest product range on the market for any PSA application. Its release papers are manufactured in Europe and South America and are part of the offering of Ahlstrom's Label and Processing business area.

Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, will launch products for Transportation Air Filtration during the 11^th World Filtration Congress in Graz, Austria.

Ahlstrom XAIR is a new portfolio of Automotive and Heavy Duty Air Filter media achieving exceptional efficiency in Soot filtration and Dust Holding Capacity having positive impact on engine lifetime, engine emission and fuel consumption. 

The media can be processed in traditional high speed pleating machinery and is available with no curing, fast curing, flame retardant and water durable functionalities.

Ahlstrom will be located in booth C4 in World Filtration Congress 11 during April 16-20, 2012.

Ahlstrom is a leading manufacturer of filtration materials globally with 11 production sites across four continents.

Ahlstrom, a high performance materials company, announces that its ownership in associated company Jujo Thermal Ltd. will increase to 50% from the current 41.7%.

Jujo Thermal has decided to redeem the shares of its minority shareholder Mitsui & Co. Ltd. As a result, Jujo Thermal's remaining shareholders Nippon Paper Group and Ahlstrom Corporation each own 50% of the company. Ahlstrom will continue to include Jujo Thermal's financial figures in its consolidated financial statements as an associated company.

Jujo Thermal is one of the world's leading suppliers of durable direct thermal papers for label, tickets and tags and point-of-sales use. The company is based in Kauttua, Finland.

Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high performance materials company, estimates that the transfer of the Brazilian operation of its former wipes fabrics business, Home and Personal, to Suominen Corporation will take place in the second quarter of 2012.  

Ahlstrom had previously anticipated that the transfer would have taken place in the first quarter of 2012. The transfer is subject to the acquiror receiving all necessary Brazilian regulatory permits for its operations.

The Home and Personal business area excluding the Brazilian part of the operation was transferred on October 31, 2011 to Suominen Corporation. Receiving an approval from the competition authorities in Brazil is not a prerequisite for completing the transaction.

Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, announced today that it will present its revised Ahlstrom EasyLife(TM) product range at China Wallcovering Expo 2012, in Beijing, China on March 2-5, 2012. China Wallcovering Expo is one of the major wallcovering tradeshows in China.

The revised EasyLife product range will feature new embossable materials, offering additional 3D capabilities which will enhance the design possibilities in wallcovers. All new products have been developed sustainably to minimize their environmental impact. All Ahlstrom wallcoverings utilize certified pulp, and the materials conform to the industry standards (CE and RAL). Recycled polyester is used in several new products and Ahlstrom is reducing the use of chemical binders, through substitution with natural binders.

At the tradeshow, Ahlstrom, together with the China Wallcovering Association, will present a catwalk show, where models will be dressed in clothes made of wallcovering. This demonstrates the link wallcover has with fashion, and illustrates the textile like touch and aesthetic features of Ahlstrom EasyLife. Additionally, Ahlstrom and its Chinese partner, Shanghai East Star Environmental Inks, which is China's leading supplier of water-based inks to the wallcovering industry, will introduce a "Certificate of Authenticity" which will enable customer wallcover collection books to be clearly identified as exclusively containing high performance Ahlstrom materials.

China is the biggest and fastest-growing market for premium wallcovering products. According to Strategic Analysis Inc., the demand for nonwoven based premium wallcoverings will increase by an annual rate of 39% (CAGR) from 2010 to 2015. Ahlstrom is one of the leading suppliers of nonwoven substrates to China and the company has been present in the market for 10 years. Ahlstrom recently announced plans to invest EUR 30 million in a new wallcover substrates production line at its Binzhou plant.

Ahlstrom is a global leading producer of wallcover substrates, producing the widest product range on the market. Its materials are manufactured in Europe and North America and are part of Ahlstrom's Building and Energy business area.

Immediately following the Beijing Wallcover show, HP will be presenting Ahlstrom EasyLife materials on Build Decor, March 5 -8, illustrating HP Latex qualified Ahlstrom products.

Ahlstrom booth at China Wallcovering Expo is D6.

Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, announced today it will launch a new metalized poster paper for outdoor billboards at Fespa Digital 2012, the largest European event for digital wide format print industry, held in Barcelona on February 21-24.

Advertising today requires companies and brand owners to continuously develop innovative marketing activities for maximum impact. Out-of-home advertising is no exception.

To help companies making their brands stand out boldly from the crowd, Ahlstrom has developed Ahlstrom ChantafficheTM Metalized, the first metalized poster paper for outdoor billboard. This new one-side coated paper provides a premium metallic effect to posters for enhanced brand image. It is a supreme medium for advertising high-end cars, watches, perfumes, beers or fashion lines.

To develop the new paper, Ahlstrom combined two unique areas of competence: expertise in base paper for metalization and know-how in blueback poster paper for optimal visual impact, easy posting and lasting stand-out.

"As a leading producer of base paper for metalization, which we traditionally produce for labeling and packaging end-use, we cooperate with the biggest key players of the metalizing industry for product development. At Ahlstrom we've been using progressive technology for over 50 years to advance the standards of the poster paper industry. This newly developed metalized poster paper demonstrates our readiness to continue providing with new solutions to the market. We believe that this development will bring a new impulse in the outdoor billboard market with new opportunities for outstanding advertising campaigns, in particular for demanding high-end products." explains Jan Witt, Product Manager, Poster paper.

Ahlstrom is the leading producer of poster papers offering the widest product range for all printing methods and applications, indoor and outdoor. Ahlstrom poster papers are produced in Germany and France and are part of the Label and Processing business area.

Ahlstrom booth at Fespa Digital is Hall 3, stand F22.

Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high-performance materials company, has taken part in the HP Registered Latex Development Program and a wide number of Ahlstrom's poster papers and wallcover substrates have met the HP compatibility standard. After successful completion of the certification tests on different large-format HP Latex printers, Ahlstrom has been granted the certification of HP Registered Latex Developer.

"Latex Printing Technologies are fast growing in the area of large format digital print. The technology increases productivity, offering gains in flexibility, sustainability, and ultimately achieving enhanced creative graphics. At Ahlstrom, in order to stay ahead, we anticipate changes. We are using progressive technology to continuously provide substrates that are compatible with the most advanced machines and deliver excellent results. By participating actively in the HP Registered Latex Development Program, we are demonstrating our strong commitment to advance the standards in poster paper and wallcovering industry. These efforts continuously support printers in tackling today's new challenges." explains Juergen Oess, Vice President, Processing, Ahlstrom.

Ahlstrom ChantafficheTM poster papers are used for outdoor and indoor advertising applications, including billboard and modern street furniture, such as citylight, megalight or scrolling units. Ahlstrom EasylifeTM wallcover media is used for direct printing of facing materials for wall decoration.

Ahlstrom's qualified poster papers are manufactured in Germany while approved wallcover substrates are produced in Belgium and France.

The list of qualified Ahlstrom media, with related HP Latex printer presets, is available on Ahlstrom's website: www.ahlstrom.com/AhlstromQualifiedHPLatexMedia. 

Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, announced today it will launch SilcoTM Flat Premium, a new release paper for premium pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) graphics, at Fespa 2012, in Barcelona on February 21-24, 2012.

Large format PSA graphics are used to apply eye-catching decoration or advertising to large surfaces in architecture, retail, vehicles or exhibitions. Those graphic laminates require specially designed release liners for a well performing lamination process, a precise printing and an outstanding visual effect of the applied film.

As a leading global release papers supplier, Ahlstrom offers a specific range of products for PSA graphic laminates, which is today expanded with the introduction of Ahlstrom SilcoTM Flat Premium, designed for the most demanding PSA graphic applications. This new two-side clay coated release paper has been developed for lamination with the most sensitive adhesive graphics materials, such as thin transparent films or cast vinyls.

Its effective back side moisture barrier ensures excellent dimensional stability and lay-flat for an impeccable print of the vinyl. The increased smoothness on both sides of the paper avoids orange peel effect and enhances the glossiness of vinyl films. As no pattern is transferred to the adhesive layer, also the level of clarity of the transparent films remains high.

"With this new release paper, PSA manufacturers will be able to satisfy the most demanding applications, while printers and end-users will enjoy superior lay-flat and highly attractive graphics. Exhibiting at Fespa digital 2012, an event entirely dedicated to wide format digital printing, is an ideal opportunity to introduce Ahlstrom Silco(TM) Flat Premium. We also look forward to tackling the coming new challenges of the fast changing digital printing world for continuous improvement," says Marco Martinez, Product Manager, Release & Label.

Ahlstrom is a global leading producer of release papers, counting on the widest product range on the market, for any PSA application. Its release papers are manufactured in Europe and South America and are part of the offering of Ahlstrom's Label and Processing business area.

Ahlstrom booth at Fespa Digital is F22.

Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high-performance materials company, announced that it has completed significant upgrades to its Global Filtration Technical Center in Turin, Italy.

Ahlstrom has been investing in testing and processing equipment in its Global Filtration Technical Center in Turin during the last year. Now the state of the art technical center is equipped with various filtration testing and simulation equipment. Testing can be carried out as finished filters or flat sheet configuration, and the testing facility focuses on research and development for all transportation, air and liquid filtration applications.

In addition to the several filtration testing equipment, the center provides access to pleaters and processing equipment in order to build prototypes and simulate real life filtration conditions in order to achieve the specific performance needed for filtration norms and applications.

Investments made at the Technical Center offer support and expertise knowhow to all Ahlstrom global customers. "Our investment to the testing and development facility is yet another example of our commitment to the filtration market. We are now better equipped to collaborate with our customers and work together to develop the next generation filtration ideas," states Tommi Björnman, Executive Vice President, Filtration.

Ahlstrom is the world's largest filtration material producer. Ahlstrom Filtration has 5 other Technical Centers in North and South America and in Asia, which offer research and development support globally for testing and development of filter media.