Ahlstrom plans to continue production adjustments in its Karhula
plant in Finland
Ahlstrom Corporation PRESS RELEASE 25.5.2009
Ahlstrom has today issued a proposal to start cooperation procedure
on temporary layoffs at its glassfiber plant in Karhula, Finland. The
negotiations starting on Monday, June 1, 2009 will concern the whole
personnel of the plant. The possible layoffs and already started
efforts to make cost savings are targeted to adapt the production
volumes of specialty reinforcements and glassfiber tissue to match
the demand.
The production reductions and cost saving efforts are estimated to
result in temporary layoffs for approximately 150 persons at the
Karhula plant. The duration of the temporary layoffs is estimated to
be less than 90 days, and they are estimated to start during the fall
of 2009.
Ahlstrom started production adjustments at its Karhula plant earlier
this year, and the company has previously announced temporary layoffs
for approximately 150 blue collar employees and majority of the white
collar employees of the plant between March and August 2009.
Ahlstrom's plant in Karhula, Finland produces specialty
reinforcements and glassfiber tissue. The plant is part of Ahlstrom's
Glass & Industrial Nonwovens Business Area and employs approximately
400 people, of which roughly 300 are blue collar and roughly 100 are
white collar employees.
Further information:
Pekka Helynranta, Managing Director, Ahlstrom's Karhula plant
Tel. +358 (0)10 888 2606
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Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture and
marketing of high performance fiber-based materials. Nonwovens and
specialty papers, made by Ahlstrom, are used in a large variety of
everyday products, such as filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and
tapes. Based upon its unique fiber expertise and innovative approach,
the company has a strong market position in several business areas in
which it operates. Ahlstrom's 6,100 employees serve customers via
sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on
six continents. In 2008, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.8
billion. Ahlstrom's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The
company website is at www.ahlstrom.com.
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