Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has successfully completed the acquisition of the Stevens Point facility in Wisconsin, USA, a renowned provider of high-end solutions for food, consumer packaging, and e-commerce applications. The transaction, initially announced on April 3, 2025, represents a significant milestone in Ahlstrom’s ongoing growth transformation strategy.
The Stevens Point site enhances Ahlstrom’s portfolio with advanced finishing and coating technologies, premium product capabilities, and long-standing customer relationships. The facility’s team of 260 skilled professionals brings valuable expertise, further strengthening Ahlstrom’s ability to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across North America and globally.
“Stevens Point’s superior technical expertise and top-class team are an exciting addition to Ahlstrom’s technology portfolio and global manufacturing network,” says Konraad Dullaert, Executive Vice President, Food & Consumer Packaging and Chief Innovation Officer, Ahlstrom. “This acquisition expands our market coverage and positions us to respond to the evolving needs of our customers in North America and beyond. We are pleased to welcome our new colleagues and look forward to working together to enhance our innovative, sustainable offerings.”
“This acquisition is an important strategic step,” says Helen Mets, CEO and President, Ahlstrom. “With Stevens Point we are strengthening the breadth and quality of our sustainable offerings to customers in our Food and Consumer Packaging division. With this move we are investing in our future and together will lead the way in sustainable packaging solutions.”
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials along with Performance Materials cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.
