Ahlstrom - Company Announcement

Ahlstrom announces price increases for its crepe papers

Ahlstrom Corporation PRESS RELEASE 12.07.2007

Ahlstrom, a global leader in high performance fiber-based materials,
today announced price increases on its crepe paper grades, as a
consequence of the continuous rise of raw materials, in particular
woodpulp, energy, transportation and packaging costs.

The price increases are effective as from July 1, 2007. The level of
the increases will depend on the nature of the products, on existing
contracts and invoicing currencies. The detailed actions will be
discussed with customers through the appropriate business teams.

Ahlstrom's Crepe papers are mainly used for masking tapes, wipes,
medical sterilization wraps and other specialty applications such as
table covers or food absorption pads. Ahlstrom's Crepe papers are
produced in France, Finland and Italy.

For further information, please contact:

Patrick Jeambar, Senior Vice President, Technical Papers: +33 4 7645
3515, patrick.jeambar@ahlstrom.com
Olivier Salaun, Vice President & General Manager, Crepe papers, +33 2
3241 6110, olivier.salaun@ahlstrom.com
Jari Mäntylä, CFO, Ahlstrom Corporation, +358 10 4768,
jari.mantyla@ahlstrom.com


Distribution:
Helsinki Stock Exchange
Main media
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Ahlstrom in brief

Ahlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture and
marketing of high performance fiber-based materials. Nonwovens and
specialty papers, made by Ahlstrom, are used in a large variety of
everyday products, 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 6,200 employees serve customers via
sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on
six continents. In 2006, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.6
billion. Ahlstrom's share is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
The company website is www.ahlstrom.com.