Ahlstrom to acquire the Stevens Point facility of Pixelle.

Ahlstrom, a provider of fiber-based specialty materials, agreed to acquire the Stevens Point facility of Pixelle, a solutions provider in food and consumer packaging applications. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition is highly complementary to Ahlstrom’s existing product portfolio. Stevens Point’s superior technical expertise include state-of-the-art finishing and coating capabilities that will significantly enhance the company’s ability to meet growing customers’ needs.