Ahlstrom, a global leader in filtration materials, will invest into engine and industrial filtration product capabilities at its Madisonville plant in Kentucky, US. The total investment will be approximately €23 million and it will be completed during the first half of 2018. This will strengthen the company’s focus on both North and South America.

“Ahlstrom is a leading global manufacturer of engine and industrial filtration materials with production sites across four continents. As a commitment to our key filtration customers we are widening our filtration products portfolio with the state-of-the-art equipment. This is an important step in strengthening our focus on both North and South America,” Fulvio Capussotti, executive vice president of Business Area Filtration & Performance, said.

Ahlstrom provides innovative fibre-based materials with a function in everyday life. Its products are used in everyday applications such as filters, medical fabrics, life science and diagnostics, wall coverings, tapes, and food and beverage packaging. In 2015, Ahlstrom’s net sales amounted to €1.1 billion. It employs 3,300 people who serve customers in 22 countries. (RKS)