The Kauttua plant manufactures base paper for masking tape. As there is significant overcapacity globally in the masking tape markets, especially in Europe, Ahlstrom has sought ways to improve the efficiency of its masking tape business. Ahlstrom manufactures base paper for masking tape also in Pont-Audemer, France and Longkou, China. The consolidation of the company's masking tape production is part of the earlier announced rightsizing program.
The Kauttua production line is part of Ahlstrom's Food business area and it employs 21 people, whose employment will be terminated as the line will be closed down. The company will make every effort to support the employees affected.
Ahlstrom is a high performance fiber-based materials company.
