2012-02-09 10:03:07 -

Ahlstrom Corporation PRESS RELEASE February 9, 2012 at 11.00

Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, announced today it will
launch Silco(TM) Flat Premium, a new release paper for premium pressure
sensitive adhesive (PSA) graphics, at Fespa 2012, in Barcelona on February
21-24, 2012.

Large format PSA graphics are used to apply eye-catching decoration or
advertising to large surfaces in architecture, retail, vehicles or exhibitions.
Those graphic laminates require specially designed release liners for a well
performing lamination process, a precise printing and an outstanding visual
effect of the applied film.

As a leading global release papers supplier, Ahlstrom offers a specific range of
products for PSA graphic laminates, which is today expanded with the
introduction of Ahlstrom Silco(TM) Flat Premium, designed for the most demanding
PSA graphic applications. This new two-side clay   coated release paper has been
developed for lamination with the most sensitive adhesive graphics materials,
such as thin transparent films or cast vinyls.

Its effective back side moisture barrier ensures excellent dimensional stability
and lay-flat for an impeccable print of the vinyl. The increased smoothness on
both sides of the paper avoids orange peel effect and enhances the glossiness of
vinyl films. As no pattern is transferred to the adhesive layer, also the level
of clarity of the transparent films remains high.

"With this new release paper, PSA manufacturers will be able to satisfy the most
demanding applications, while printers and end-users will enjoy superior lay-
flat and highly attractive graphics. Exhibiting at Fespa digital 2012, an event
entirely dedicated to wide format digital printing, is an ideal opportunity to
introduce Ahlstrom Silco(TM) Flat Premium. We also look forward to tackling the
coming new challenges of the fast changing digital printing world for continuous
improvement," says Marco Martinez, Product Manager, Release & Label.

Ahlstrom is a global leading producer of release papers, counting on the widest
product range on the market, for any PSA application. Its release papers are
manufactured in Europe and South America and are part of the offering of
Ahlstrom's Label and Processing business area.

Ahlstrom booth at Fespa Digital is F22.

For more information, please contact:

Marco Martinez, Product Manager, Release & Label, Tel. +39 011 9260271
Liisa Nyyssönen, Vice President, Communications, Tel. +358 10 888 4757

Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom is a high performance materials company, partnering with leading
businesses around the world to help them stay ahead. Our products are used in a
large variety of everyday applications, such as filters, wallcovers, flooring,
labels and food packaging. We have a leading market position in the businesses
in which we operate. Our 5,200 employees serve customers in 28 countries on six
continents. In 2011, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.6 billion. The
company's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. More information available
atwww.ahlstrom.com.






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