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Sep 08, 2026

Women in Operations: Meet Alexandra Hebert-Markiewicz

With a deep background in manufacturing and operations spanning process engineering, project management, plant leadership, and operational excellence, Alexandra helps teams improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity through continuous improvement, problem-solving, and employee engagement.

People
Aug 27, 2026

Women in Operations: Meet Maëlliss Cropsal

Maëlliss joined Ahlstrom four years ago, right after finishing her studies. She came to La Gère to work on her final-year project and then stayed on as a process engineer. As part of her role she analyzes data behind a problem and works with operators to discuss answers and ultimately find a solution.

People
Aug 20, 2026

Women in Operations: Meet Jillian Lough

Jillian works in production management, where she partners closely with manufacturing, continuous improvement, and finance teams to understand performance, costs and opportunities for improvement. She joined Ahlstrom a few years after leaving school, following in the footsteps of her father and uncle, who had both built successful careers with the company.

Products, Innovation, Sustainability
Jul 22, 2026

Growing stronger together: How Stevens Point is expanding Ahlstrom's vision for food packaging

When Ahlstrom acquired the Stevens Point mill, the objective extended well beyond adding manufacturing capacity. It was about strengthening the company's long-term position in one of the fastest-evolving segments of the specialty paper market and creating new opportunities for customers around the world.

Products, Innovation, Sustainability, Events
Jul 16, 2026

Ahlstrom and Fiorini International receive Silver Award at the Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026

Ahlstrom and Fiorini International have been recognized with the Silver Award in the Snacks, Confectionery & Pet Food Packaging category at the Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026.

Products, Sustainability, Food packaging, baking and cooking solutions, Food & Beverage, Cooking & Baking papers
Jun 17, 2026

Ahlstrom renews CMA-W compostability certification for GVP food-grade portfolio

Ahlstrom has successfully renewed the Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA-W) certification for its Genuine Vegetable Parchment (GVP) portfolio, confirming the materials’ performance in industrial composting conditions. 

Innovation, People
Jun 16, 2026

Celebrating 175 years: where Ahlstrom’s story began

Some companies start life in boardrooms. Ahlstrom began beside a river, in western Finland, where timber once floated downstream through the village of Noormarkku.     It was here that founder Antti Ahlström laid the foundations of a business that would grow far beyond its industrial origins, shaping communities, culture, and innovation for generations to come.  

Products, Innovation, Sustainability, Events, Food packaging, baking and cooking solutions
Jun 10, 2026

Ahlstrom supports Jazz à Vienne with Genuine Vegetable Parchment for food service operations
Innovation, Sustainability, People, Food & Beverage, Coffee offerings, Beverage label
Mar 20, 2026

Innovators at Work: Meet Audrey Martignat

Innovation is all about transforming technical challenges into sustainable solutions – for our customers and all the people who use their products every day. This is an important motivator for our Innovator at Work: Audrey Martignat, a Product Development Engineer for the Beverage & Casing Business Unit.