Ahlstrom Corporation

Helsinki, Finland, 19 March 2008 -- Ahlstrom’s Annual Report of 2007 has today been published in English, Finnish, and Swedish. The report is available in pdf format on www.ahlstrom.com > Investors.

The report includes two sections: the financial statements and the report focusing on Ahlstrom's business operations and strategy implementation. The business section also includes Ahlstrom's sustainability report for 2007.

Printed reports can be ordered via Ahlstrom’s website: www.ahlstrom.com
, by email: corporate.communications@ahlstrom.com, or by phone: +358 10 888 4785.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of high performance fiber-based materials. Nonwovens and specialty papers made by Ahlstrom are used in a large variety of everyday products, such as filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and tapes. As a result of its unique fiber expertise and innovative approach, the company has a strong market position in several business areas in which it operates. Ahlstrom's 6500 employees serve customers via sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on six continents. In 2007, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.8 billion. Ahlstrom's share is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki. The company website is www.ahlstrom.com.