More than thirty years of partnership between Ahlstrom and Hazen
Ahlstrom and Hazen mark thirty years of collaboration in confectionery packaging. Over this period, Hazen has relied on Ahlstrom’s specialty papers for ice cream lids. The relationship has developed through consistent delivery, direct communication, and a shared focus on practical problem-solving.
The collaboration reflects how Ahlstrom’s expertise and customer-centric approach support the evolving needs of the food packaging market. Through open communication and close coordination, both teams refine products to meet changing market requirements such as performance and machinability. This close partnership also enables faster responses to new challenges and helps strengthen supply reliability in a dynamic packaging environment.
“Working with Ahlstrom for more than thirty years has given us a partner we trust,” says John Hazen, President of Hazen. “Their materials are consistent, their technical support is accurate, and they help us meet the performance expectations of our customers.”
“Hazen is a partner that operates with clarity and purpose,” says Faith Riemer, Ahlstrom Food Packaging Inside Sales Specialist. “We review challenges directly, define what is needed, and move fast toward a solution. The cooperation is steady and productive.”
Ahlstrom values this long-term relationship and remains committed to supporting Hazen with high-performing, fiber-based materials for the confectionery sector.