Oct 05, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Ahlstrom, a global leader in high performance fiber-based materials, announced on October 5, 2007 price increases globally on its abrasive base papers, electro papers as well as pre-impregnated décor papers, due to the continuous rise of raw materials, energy and transportation costs. The price increases shall be on average 5-7%. The timing and level of the increases will depend on the nature of the products, existing contracts and invoicing currencies. The detailed actions will be discussed with customers through the appropriate business teams. Ahlstrom is one of the leading producers of abrasive base papers, electro papers and pre-impregnated décor papers. Those materials are mainly used in the automotive, electrical and building as well as in furniture industries and are manufactured in Ahlstrom Osnabrück plant, Germany.