Ahlstrom provides innovative fiber-based materials with a function in everyday life. We are committed to growing and creating stakeholder value by proving the best performing sustainable fiber-based materials. Our products are used in everyday applications such as filters, medical fabrics, life science and diagnostics, wallcoverings, tapes, and food and beverage packaging. Fast facts: Business Areas: Filtration & Performance, and Specialties Net sales: EUR 1.1 billion in 2016 Employees: 3,200 employees in 22 countries Manufacturing plants 27 Interim President and CEO, and CFO: Sakari Ahdekivi Main markets in terms of net sales: Europe 46%, North America 31%, South America 6%, Asia-Pacific 16%, rest of the world 1% Listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki since 2006 Founded in 1851