AHLSTROM @NRA 2026
Come to vist us at South Building, booth #4084
National Restaurant Association - Chicago IL
GET TO KNOW AHLSTROM
Ahlstrom is the global leader in fiber-based specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders.
Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. We add value by combining fibers with our advanced technology and innovative and entrepreneurial culture, constantly exploring novel materials and new applications. Sustainability, innovation and quality are central in all our solutions such as compostable food and beverage processing and packaging materials, liquid and air filtration media, diagnostic materials and protective medical fabrics.
We develop fiber-based specialty materials for a sustainable world
We create value by developing sustainable fiber-based solutions in close collaboration with our customers utilizing our know-how on combining raw materials and our advanced technology.
OUR PRODUCTS AT NRA
Quick Service Restaurant papers
Ahlstrom's Service Papers are designed for the fast-paced world of quick-service restaurants, providing innovative, sustainable, and grease-resistant packaging solutions. These papers ensure high performance while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
Wide range of applications
- Hamburger packaging
- French fry bags
- Sandwich wraps or clamshells
- Corrugated pizza delivery boxes
- Ovenable trays or to-go bags
- Pastry wraps, donut bags, and breakfast wraps
Ahlstrom Optipad™
Optipad™ combines an advanced filtration material with a filter aid, resulting in a pre-impregnated solution that efficiently eliminates particles and oil contaminants. The enhanced and durable design of the filter pad also streamlines the changing of filters, making it easier and more efficient for daily use.
Our pre-impregnated filter pad extends oil life by up to 75%, reduces waste, and makes fryer maintenance faster and cleaner.
Engineered for Quick Service Restaurant operators, OptiPadTM is a high-performance, easy-to-handle solution that delivers cleaner oil, consistent food quality, and real cost savings.
DISCOVER MORE FROM OUR WEBINARS
Want to know more about Ahlstrom QSR tailored testing protocols?
Traditional lab tests provide standard benchmarks but may fail to reflect real kitchen conditions. Ahlstrom has developed a dedicated testing protocol, in collaboration with QSR brands and converters, to meet real-world demand for performance.
Our advanced approach evaluates grease and moisture resistance over time, heat resistance in warming cabinets and sandwich presses, print durability during handling and transport, and paper integrity under pressure from sauces, condensation, and wrapping.
Want to know more about "Basics of Hot Cooking Oil Filtration"?
Ahlstrom Hot Cooking Oil Webinar #1 focuses on the basics of hot cooking oil. You will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of hot oil filtration, the impact of degradation compounds, and the efficiency benefits of advanced filtration technologies.
Want to know more about "The Economics of Oil Management"?
Ahlstrom Hot Cooking Oil Webinar #2 will focus specifically on the economics of oil management. It will help you to understand how filtration, degradation control, and best‑practice techniques can extend oil life, improve product consistency, and reduce overall costs and waste.
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We are a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials along with Performance Materials Cluster address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
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