Ahlstrom strengthens innovation capabilities with a single global hub in France

Ahlstrom has announced it is strengthening its innovation capabilities by consolidating its Group Research and Innovation activities into a single global innovation hub in Pont-Évêque, France.

The expanded hub will combine existing R&D activities from Apprieu and Pont-Évêque, integrating innovation leadership, advanced laboratories, and cross-business expertise. The aim is to improve scale, accelerate collaboration, and increase business impact, while remaining fully connected to the company’s global R&D network.