Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, inaugurated its new parchmentizer, PMZ5, at its Saint-Séverin plant in France.

A parchmentizer is an industrial machine used in the parchmentization process, which treats cellulose-based paper to transform it into durable, grease- and water-resistant vegetable parchment. This process gives the paper a unique set of characteristics that make it suitable for demanding applications, especially in the food packaging market.

This latest Euro 15 million investment in Saint-Séverin underscores Ahlstrom's enduring commitment to sustainable innovation.

The new machine allows for improved capacity, and flexibility in parchment production, supporting the diverse and evolving needs of customers across the food packaging sectors.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials.