Ahlstrom-Munksjö expands its electrotechnical paper offering from the mill in Jönköping by acquiring business from KÄMMERER

AHLSTROM-MUNKSJÖ OYJ PRESS RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021at 10:00 CEST

Ahlstrom-Munksjöhas acquired the electrotechnical paper business from German-based KÄMMERER. Through the transaction, Ahlstrom-Munksjöexpands its electrotechnical paper offering in area of semiconductor papers used in special applications such as high-performing power cables and transformers. With a reinforced offering, Ahlstrom-Munksjöcan further improve its customer service and expertise in this sector.

Ahlstrom-Munksjöis a leading electrotechnical insulation paper manufacturer and has developed unique competence in several paper product areas for the global electrotechnical transmission and distribution industry. These include cables, distribution transformer insulation​, instrument transformers​, power transformers​ and bushings.

Used as insulation material in electrical applications, electrotechnical papers require high purity to achieve low conductivity. Ahlstrom-Munksjö'selectrotechnical paper manufacturing in Jönköping uses internally produced pure and clean unbleached long fiber pulp from its Billingsforsmill in Sweden, which gives unique control of the entire manufacturing process and ensures high-quality paper products for its customers.

Eva Thunholm, Vice President Insulation business at Ahlstrom-Munksjö, comments on the acquisition: 'With the acquisition of KÄMMERER'selectrotechnical business we can serve our customers better with a broader offering, especially in the semiconductive area, and underline our long-term commitment to the electrotechnical business.'

Holger Arnold, Business Manager Electro Paper at KÄMMERER adds 'We are convinced this deal will be well received among our customers since Ahlstrom-Munksjöis one of the leaders in this field, known for high knowledge and good quality. We will together with Ahlstrom-Munksjömake the transition as smooth as possible for our customers.'

The electrification of society will require higher grid capacity and decentralized power generation and electricity grids, which will drive new investments and expansions as well as upgrades of existing distribution grids. With this acquisition, Ahlstrom-Munksjöis even more capable of serving the increasing demand for high-quality insulation papers in the power industry.

For further information, please contact:

Eva Thunholm, Vice President Insulation business, [email protected], +46 70-510 92 40.

KÄMMERER in brief

KÄMMERER is a renowned manufacturer of paper products for special purposes and an expert in the field of pre-impregnated decor paper, abrasive base paper and electrical grade paper, along with paper and nonwoven substrates for a variety of wallpaper applications and poster paper. KÄMMERER is based in Osnabrück, Germany, and serves customers worldwide. The company employs approximately 400 people at the Osnabrück site.

Ahlstrom-Munksjöin brief

Ahlstrom-Munksjöis a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Our offering includes filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass fiber materials, medical fiber materials, diagnostics and energy storage solutions, as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses. Our annual net sales isabout EUR 2.7 billion and we employ some 7,800 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom-munksjo.com

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