The investment increases production capacity, strengthens quality control, and expands manufacturing flexibility for pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and industrial filtration applications.
Nov. 10, 2026 - Ahlstrom has completed a significant investment in Line 3 at its Kingston manufacturing facility in New York. The upgrade of Line 3 delivers an increase in production capacity for high-performance depth filtration media, along with improved manufacturing efficiency and greater flexibility to manufacture a wider range of product widths.
The investment supports Ahlstrom's depth filtration media portfolio, providing solutions for critical applications including pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processing, beverage clarification, and industrial liquid filtration. These products play an essential role in removing particles and impurities, supporting efficient filtration processes and consistent end-product quality.
According to Ahlstrom, the modernization of key production equipment and process control systems also enhances manufacturing precision, process stability, and quality control.
"This investment reinforces our commitment to providing customers with high-performance depth filtration solutions," said Tamara Quatrano, Vice President, Lab & Life Sciences Business, Ahlstrom. "By expanding our manufacturing capacity, enhancing product flexibility, and strengthening quality control, we are better equipped to meet evolving market requirements and support our customers' growth."
Ashish Pannu, Head of Depth Filtration, at the Ahlstrom Kingston Plant, added, "Completing this complex upgrade safely was a remarkable team effort. Our colleagues worked closely with contractors and technical partners throughout the project, demonstrating outstanding expertise, dedication, and a shared commitment to safety."
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials with its three Core divisions: Filtration & Life Sciences, Food & Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials.
SOURCE: Ahlstrom