Ahlstrom is the global leader in fibre-based specialty materials. Our purpose is to purify and protect with every fibre, for a sustainable world. Our filtration and life sciences, food and consumer packaging, and protective materials segments, along with the performance materials cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. We add value by combining fibres with our advanced technology and innovative and entrepreneurial culture, constantly exploring novel materials and new applications.
Sustainability, innovation, and quality are central to all our solutions, including compostable food and beverage processing and packaging materials, liquid and air filtration media, diagnostic materials, and protective medical fabrics.
Ahlstrom’s vision is to be the preferred sustainable specialty materials company in the eyes of customers, employees, local communities, and investors. Our vision guides us in achieving our strategic ambition of becoming the global leader in combining fibres into performance materials that purify air and liquids and protect people, products, and the planet.
Ahlstrom was established in 1851 in Finland. With roots in the forest industry, the company developed into a diversified conglomerate over the decades. In the early 2000s, the company began to refocus on fibres and specialty materials.
Our innovation platform helps us develop new solutions that are both profitable and more sustainable. We responsibly source fibres and use advanced technology to enhance their functionality. We ensure our solutions are developed with minimal environmental impact, prioritising safety, durability, and circularity.
