Ahlstrom announces price increase on its calender bowl materials

Ahlstrom Corporation PRESS RELEASE 8.11.2010 at 13.10

Ahlstrom, a leading developer and producer of nonwovens and specialty papers,
today announces price increase on its calender bowl materials worldwide as a
consequence of the rise of raw materials costs.

The price increase will be effective as of November 15, 2010 and will vary from
8 to 10 percent, depending on the products and agreements in place. Specific
details will be discussed with each customer individually.

The price of cotton, a key raw material in the manufacturing of high quality
calender bowl materials, has increased substantially and makes it necessary for
Ahlstrom to adjust its prices.

Ahlstrom´s calendered bowl materials are used in the paper and textile industry
and are produced at the Altenkirchen plant, Germany. This unit is part of the
Label and Processing Business Area which operates seven production sites located
in France (3), Germany (2), Italy (1) and Brazil (1).

Further information:

Patrick Jeambar
Executive Vice President, Label and Processing
Tel. [phone], [e-mail]

Dirk Euteneuer
Vice President & General Manager, Sealing & Shielding
Tel. [phone], [e-mail]

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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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