FINLAND - Ahlstrom-Munksjö is the new name of the company created by the merger of the speciality paper producer Munksjö and Ahlstrom, after the deal closed on 31 March and it was entered into the Finnish commercial register on 1 April. 

A new logo was introduced at the same time. However, the name is to be replaced by a new company name at a later point in time. The new firm will be managed by present Munksjö CEO Jan Åström as president and CEO. The management team also includes nine other members, including Norbert Mix as Executive Vice President of the Decor division.

The combination of Ahlstrom and Munksjö creates a global leader in sustainable and innovative fiber-based solutions with a combined annual net sales of approximately EUR 2.2 billion, approximately 6,200 employees and 41 production and converting facilities in 14 countries.