History
Ahlstrom was established in 1851 in Finland and has over the centuries developed from a diversified conglomerate to a focused specialist.
Key milestones in Ahlstrom’s history
1851
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Ahlstrom was founded and timber trading, shipping and sawmill operations started to grow
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1931
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Ahlstrom Group was Finland’s largest industrial enterprise, with more than 30 manufacturing units and over 5,000 employees
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1963
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Ahlstrom acquired Cartiere Bosso S.p.A. in Italy, which made Ahlstrom a pioneer in international activities
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1985
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17% of Ahlstrom’s people were working outside Finland
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1998
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73% of Ahlstrom’s people were working outside Finland
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| 2006 |
Ahlstrom Corporation was listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange |
2011
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Ahlstrom is among the oldest Finnish companies when celebrating its 160th anniversary. The company has production facilities in more than 20 countires and 5,700 employees on six continents |