Ahlstrom’s third quarter result to be published on October 27, 2006

Oct 23, 2006, Ahlstrom Corporation will publish its interim report for January-September 2006 on Friday, October 27, 2006 approximately at 13.00 p.m. Finnish time.

A conference call for analysts and investors will be held on Friday, October 27, 2006 at 15.00 Finnish time. To participate in the teleconference, please dial +44 (0) 20 7162 0125 a few minutes before the call. Use the password: Ahlstrom. A replay number is available until October 31, 2006. The number for the replay is + 44 (0) 20 7031 4064, access code: 724650.

The presentation material will be available at www.ahlstrom.com - Investors - IR presentations on October 27, 2006 after the interim report has been published.

Ahlstrom Corporation

Anne Pirilä

Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations

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, e.g. in filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and tapes. The company has a strong market position in several business areas in which it operates, built upon the company’s unique fiber expertise and innovative approach. Ahlstrom’s 5,800 employees serve customers via sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on six continents. In 2005, Ahlstrom’s net sales amounted to EUR 1.55 billion. Ahlstrom’s share is listed on the main list of the Helsinki Stock Exchange. The company website is www.ahlstrom.com.

Contact Information

Anna Ahlberg

Investor Relations Manager

Ahlstrom Corporation

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