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Highly Engineered Base Papers for Barrier Development

Fibers are at the core of what Ahlstrom does every day, and they are the common denominator of our products and solutions. We already utilize fibers to produce a wide range of products for food packaging, ecommerce, highly specialized products, and diagnostic tools – yet this is only the beginning. Ahlstrom is continuously developing new fiber-based solutions that are important contributors to a better, more sustainable, and brighter future.

People

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Interview with Katia Veronese

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual global campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, focusing on the need for breast cancer screening worldwide and the intergenerational effects of breast cancer deaths. We discuss with Katia Veronese, Head of Sales EMEA and APAC for Ahlstrom’s Healthcare division, about the important role of self-detection and community support, and her own experiences as a breast cancer fighter.

Innovation, Sustainability

Ahlstrom commits becoming net-zero contributor

The urgent need for climate action and the importance of rapid emissions cuts are crucial in combatting climate change. In July 2022, Ahlstrom published its renewed strategy and purpose, in which we commit to reducing our carbon footprint in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign. As part of the SBTi commitment, Ahlstrom will make a step change in sustainability and lead the way towards a Net-Zero future.

Products, Innovation, Abrasive backings

How about dusting your antistatic range?

Created with the aid of a professional designer, two original new patterns will give your abrasive range enhanced antistatic effectiveness and a new look. Why choose a ready-to-use antistatic with a pattern ?

Products, Innovation, Sustainability

Ahlstrom-Munksjö's FluoroFree® papers support movement away from traditional grease-resistance treatments, while meeting science-based measurements

In recent years, there has been a movement to develop more sustainable packaging solutions for consumers and brand owners. One specific trend in this movement has been the paper industry’s voluntary movement away from the use of certain chemicals, which enable grease-resistance in food packaging. Ahlstrom-Munksjö has been the marketplace leader in this effort.

People

Your career starts at Ahlstrom-Munksjö

Our people are at the forefront of everything we do at Ahlstrom-Munksjö, and our global internship program is just one example of this.

Products, Innovation, Sustainability

Healthy environments create well-being societies

Noise, light, and chemical pollution are just some of the health-damaging pollutants, accumulating and increasing on our planet at an unprecedented rate. According to the WHO, over 13 million deaths occur yearly due to preventable environmental causes. When the climate crisis is also a health crisis, it’s essential to understand that keeping humans and the planet healthy is a duo task.

Products, Sustainability

Ahlstrom-Munksjö offers CelluStraw™ for a plastic-free drinking experience

Recent years have called attention to the significant impacts of single-use plastic straws on our planet, and the animals that we share it with. Replacing plastic straws with sustainable, fiber-based alternatives is an important step toward a plastic-free future.

Products, Sustainability

Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s PureBarrier™ technology: the next generation of functional packaging materials

Barrier packaging solutions are dominated by plastic and aluminum coatings, materials that are energy-intensive to produce and leave substantial impacts on the environment. A fiber-based alternative can support the shift away from non-renewable materials, while ensuring safely preserved products.