Ahlstrom indicators contracts to construct new glass fibre tissue line in US

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has signed contracts for civil work and equipment to construct a brand new glass fibre tissue line facility positioned in Madisonville, Kentucky, US. The development of the constructing will begin in February 2022. The constructing and civil works are scheduled to be totally accomplished in summer season 2023. Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a world chief in fibre-based supplies.

The situation of the brand new constructing is subsequent to the prevailing Ahlstrom-Munksjö manufacturing web site growing and producing filtration supplies for transportation and industrial functions. The $68 million funding is a serious step forward in Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s international progress technique in glass fibre tissue markets. The brand new line will produce a full vary of glass fibre tissue nonwovens, with a important give attention to luxurious vinyl tiles and vinyl sheet supplies for the flooring trade of North America. The road represents state-of-the-art foam forming glass fibre tissue know-how, and the shopper deliveries from the brand new line are anticipated to start out in mid-2023, the corporate stated in a press launch.

“The constructive progress with this new funding demonstrates our dedication to prospects in North America. By increasing our geographical footprint, we can be nicely positioned to assist our prospects, as we speak and tomorrow,” Pekka Helynranta, VP glass fibre tissue enterprise, stated in a press release.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has signed contracts for civil works and equipment to construct a brand new glass fibre tissue line facility positioned in Madisonville, Kentucky, US. The development of the constructing will begin in February 2022. The constructing and civil works are scheduled to be totally accomplished in summer season 2023. Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a world chief in fibre-based supplies.

“Moreover, the funding signifies our important dedication to Madisonville, Hopkins County, the place the creation of greater than 50 prime quality jobs is extraordinarily constructive information for the realm,” Willy Bordignon, VP filtration Americas, stated.

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