Ahlstrom - Company Announcement

Ahlstrom plans to close spunlace composite production line in Chirnside, United Kingdom

Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 11.11.2010 at 8.40

Ahlstrom, a global leader in nonwovens and specialty papers, has today concluded
consultations with employees and customers over the future options for its
spunlace composite production line number 23 at the Chirnside plant in the
United Kingdom.

As a result of the consultations, which were announced on September 21, 2010,
Ahlstrom has decided to close the production line by the end of March 2011. The
line is currently underutilized and the level of activity is not sufficient to
support its economic viability. It produces nonwovens used in medical and wipes
applications as well as for the automotive industry. Ahlstrom aims to serve the
customers of the line from the company's other lines.

Approximately 10 employees will leave the company on a voluntary basis as part
of the closure. Other personnel affected will be offered alternative employment
within the group. Ahlstrom will book a non-recurring cost of EUR 1.8 million in
the financial results of the current quarter.

The Chirnside plant employs about 225 people and is part of Ahlstrom's Food and
Medical Business Area.

For further information, please contact:
William Casey
Executive Vice President, Food and Medical
Tel. +1 860 654 8370

Seppo Parvi
CFO
Tel. +358 10 888 4768

Distribution:
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Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of
high performance nonwovens and specialty papers. Ahlstrom´s products are used in
a large variety of everyday applications, such as filters, wipes, flooring,
labels, and tapes. Based upon its unique fiber expertise and innovative
approach, the company has a strong market position in several business areas in
which it operates. Ahlstrom's 5,800 employees serve customers via sales offices
and production facilities in more than 20 countries on six continents. In 2009,
Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.6 billion. Ahlstrom's share is quoted on
the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The company website is at www.ahlstrom.com.



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