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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ahlstrom concludes acquisition of Stevens Point facility in Wisconsin
Fibre-based speciality materials provider Ahlstrom has concluded the acquisition of the Stevens Point facility in Wisconsin, US. The Stevens Point facility offers advanced solutions for food and consumer packaging, as well as e-commerce applications. Last month, Ahlstrom signed a binding agreement with Pixelle Specialty Solutions to acquire the plant. The new site contributes finishing and coating technologies that complement Ahlstrom's existing capabilities. The acquisition also includes a portfolio of premium-quality products and established customer relationships, supported by the expertise of the facility's 260 employees. Ahlstrom Food and Consumer Packaging executive vice-president and CIO Konraad Dullaert said: 'Stevens Point's superior technical expertise and top-class team are an exciting addition to Ahlstrom's technology portfolio and global manufacturing network. 'This acquisition expands our market coverage and positions us to respond to the evolving needs of our customers in North America and beyond.' Ahlstrom aims to leverage these assets to enhance value for its customers and stakeholders, reinforcing its position as a leading supplier in the sector. Ahlstrom CEO and president Helen Mets said: '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.' Recently, Ahlstrom launched a new parchmentiser, PMZ5, at its Saint-Séverin plant in France, investing €15m ($16.8m) to enhance sustainable innovation and customer collaboration in the food packaging sector. "Ahlstrom concludes acquisition of Stevens Point facility in Wisconsin" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sandy mom of six survives 15 years of blood cancer, helps other patients fight
SANDY, Utah () — A mom who fought, and won, a 15-year fight with blood cancer, created a nonprofit to ensure others battling cancer have a fighting chance, too. Jenny Ahlstrom, 57, was diagnosed with , a form of blood cancer, in 2010. Following her diagnosis, she was presented with a lot of options for treatment. 'It's really hard to figure out, as a patient, what to do,' Ahlstrom told ABC4. 'I was looking for strategies where I could get treated and not have to be treated for a long time.' A turning point in Ahlstrom's battle was receiving a known as CAR-T during clinical trials. The treatment, much like dialysis, included the removal of her blood cells, changing them in a lab, then infusing the cells back into her through an IV drip. 'Taking care of Jenny and taking care of her family… has just been remarkable,' Ahlstrom's doctor, Doug Sborov, said. 'Blessed and grateful': Teen survivor of West Valley murder-suicide graduates high school According to Sborov, an Associate Professor at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute, multiple myeloma is generally considered to be 'incurable.' However, with new research and medications, like CAR-T, physicians can drastically lengthen patients' lives and improve their quality of life. 'Here I am, three years later, completely disease free,' Ahlstrom said. 'She's provided patients an incredible opportunity to be educated. She's provided researchers, like myself, an incredible opportunity to engage with patients and really fundamentally change how we're approaching how we take care of these folks,' Sborov told ABC4. Jenny Ahlstrom raises awareness about available resources for blood cancer patients. (Courtesy Stacey Isaacs) Now, Ahlstrom leads a nonprofit called that raises awareness and increases access to vital data for researchers. 'If we're going to make advances in healthcare, we need to leapfrog forward in innovation,' Ahlstrom said. Ahlstrom says there are about 35,000 new diagnoses of myeloma every year and 150,000 living patients with myeloma. 'It's really amazing to bring these new types of therapy to these patients,' Ahlstrom said. 'It's available and it's here.' Trump to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley Sandy mom of six survives 15 years of blood cancer, helps other patients fight Orem woman allegedly blocks driver, causing 'significant congestion' during road rage incident RFK Jr. ends COVID shot recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women President Trump appears to lose patience with Putin Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ahlstrom unveils new PMZ5 parchmentiser at Saint-Séverin plant in France
Ahlstrom, a fibre-based speciality materials provider, has inaugurated a new 'parchmentiser', PMZ5, at its Saint-Séverin plant in France, with an investment of €15m ($16.8m) to support sustainable innovation and customer collaboration within the food packaging market. The parchmentiser is an industrial equipment used to produce durable, grease- and water-resistant vegetable parchment by treating cellulose-based paper, using the parchmentisation process. Ahlstrom president and CEO Helen Mets said: 'For our Saint-Séverin colleagues, this is a major milestone: Ahlstrom's next step in growing our portfolio of solutions that are safe and sustainable by design. "This is a great plant, with great people to match. We believe in you wholeheartedly, and that is why we are investing in Saint-Séverin's growth.' The investment in the new PMZ5 parchmentiser will increase the plant's production capacity and flexibility, allowing Ahlstrom to better serve its customers with high-quality parchment products. The investment reinforces Ahlstrom's role as a notable employer and economic contributor in the Charente and Dordogne regions. Ahlstrom has worked with the local community for more than 150 years, ensuring that the company's growth also benefits the surrounding areas. The company says its commitment to the region is evident in its economic impact, with net sales in 2024 reaching €3bn and providing employment to approximately 6,800 individuals. In March 2025, Ahlstrom launched LamiBak Flex, the latest addition to its LamiBak collection of base papers. Last month, meanwhile, US-based speciality paper company Pixelle Specialty Solutions entered into a binding agreement to divest its facility in Wisconsin, US, to Ahlstrom. "Ahlstrom unveils new PMZ5 parchmentiser at Saint-Séverin plant in France" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fibre2Fashion
14-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Finland's Ahlstrom launches optipad to extend cooking oil life by 50%
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, launches Ahlstrom Optipad, a new high-performance filter pad, designed for hot cooking oil filtration. It's a cutting-edge solution that brings together innovation, sustainability, and simplicity, extending oil lifetime up to 50% and enhancing ease of use. Optipad combines an advanced filtration material with a filter aid, resulting in a pre-impregnated solution that efficiently eliminates particles and oil contaminants. The enhanced and durable design of the filter pad also streamlines the changing of filters, making it easier and more efficient for daily use. Ahlstrom has launched Optipad, a high-performance filter pad for hot cooking oil filtration, extending oil life by up to 50 per cent. Combining advanced filtration material with a filter aid, it ensures cleaner oil, lowers TPM-% levels, and improves ease of use. Optipad is FDA approved and NSF/ANSI 51 compliant, supporting foodservice efficiency and sustainability. TPM (Total Polar Materials) is a key measurement for assessing the quality of frying oil. Elevated TPM % levels indicate the degradation of oil, which can adversely affect food quality. OptiPad keeps the TPM-% lower much longer than standard filtration methods, delivering cleaner oil and extending the cooking oil life by up to 50%. 'Optipad enhances oil quality and offers savings and improved ease of use', says Clas Läck, Head of Liquid Filtration . 'Our filtration solution reduces frequency for oil replacement, saving total oil consumption. These are critical advantages for foodservice businesses striving for both efficiency and sustainability'. OptiPad is manufactured with FDA approved materials and is in compliance with NSF/ANSI 51 Standard for Food Equipment Materials. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Fibre2Fashion
12-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Italy's A.Celli & Ahlstrom extend partnership with rewinder deal
Ahlstrom and renew their business relationship with the order of a new rewinder destined for the production line located in Chirnside, Scotland. The scope of supply includes a customized E-WIND RAPID designed to produce 11- 40 gsm wetlaid reels with a maximum width of 3600 mm at a design speed of 850 m/min, with a shaft and reel handling system. Ahlstrom has renewed its partnership with by ordering a new rewinder for its Chirnside, Scotland production line. The customised E-WIND RAPID will handle 11-40 gsm wetlaid reels up to 3,600 mm wide at 850 m/min. The agreement also covers maintenance and spare parts contracts to ensure optimal machine performance. Ahlstrom values commitment to meeting its specific production needs. The agreement includes also dedicated contracts for maintenance and spare parts supply so as to guarantee the highest level of machine availability and performance. Mr. Stuart Nixon, Head of Projects/Managing Director of Ahlstrom Chirnside , says: 'This is not the first time we have partnered with and we've always reached great results together. We appreciate the company's dedication in developing and delivering machinery to reach our specific production needs, and this is why we look forward to continuing our partnership in the coming years' Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
