Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fibre-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. The company’s offering includes filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass fibre materials, medical fibre materials, diagnostics and energy storage solutions, as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses. The company’s annual net sale is about EUR 2.7 billion and employs about 7,800 people. Lionel Bonte, Vice President, Medical Business, Ahlstrom-Munksjö discusses the scope of medical textiles in India and the rising awareness of viral protection post-pandemic.

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