Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 11.10.2007 Diego Borello, currently Senior Vice President of Ahlstrom's Label & Packaging Papers business area, will assume responsibility for Innovation and Health, safety and environment (HSEA) functions of Ahlstrom Corporation as of October 11, 2007. Diego Borello will particularly focus on improving the energy efficiency in Ahlstrom's operations. He continues to be a member of the Corporate Executive Team. As of the same date, Daniele Borlatto, currently Vice President, Filtration business in Europe and South America, is appointed Senior Vice President of Label & Packaging Papers business area and member of the Corporate Executive Team. Daniele Borlatto joined Ahlstrom in 1990, and he has held several managerial positions in sales and controlling prior to his current role. He continues to be based in Turin, Italy. Ahlstrom Corporation Jukka Moisio, President & CEO For further information, please contact: Jukka Moisio, President & CEO, Ahlstrom Corporation, tel. +358 (0)10 888 4700 Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange Main media www.ahlstrom.com Ahlstrom in brief 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. Based upon its unique fiber expertise and innovative approach, the company has a strong market position in several business areas in which it operates. Ahlstrom's 6,200 employees serve customers via sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on six continents. In 2006, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.6 billion. Ahlstrom's share is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. The company website is www.ahlstrom.com.