Ahlstrom to expand wiping fabrics capacity in Italy

May 5 2010 Ahlstrom will consolidate its nonwoven wiping fabrics manufacturing platform in Italy, with the aim of increasing capacity, efficiency and breadth of product range.

The production of wipes will be located to two out of three existing manufacturing sites: Mozzate and Cressa, while the Carbonate plant will be closed. All the plants are located in the Milan region and belong to Ahlstrom's Home & Personal Nonwovens business area.The consolidation will not have any major impact on personnel or cause significant non-recurring costs. The company plans to complete the project by early 2011.Ahlstrom manufactures wiping fabrics at its sites across Europe, USA and South America.