Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, announces price increases on its graphics and packaging products as a consequence of the rise in raw material, chemicals and energy costs.
The price increase will affect all graphics and packaging products worldwide and will be effective for all shipments made as of July 1, 2011. The increase will vary up to 10 percent, depending on products and markets. Specific details will be discussed with customers.
Ahlstrom's graphics and packaging products are part of the Label and Processing Business Area and their end-use applications include metalized wet glue labels, flexible packaging, envelope windows and repositionable notes.