Ahlstrom launches MaxLiner in Brazil

Ahlstrom, a supplier of fiber‑based specialty materials, has announced the launch of MaxLiner, a new high transparency and high-density release paper for pressure‑sensitive adhesive (PSA) labeling.

Produced at the company’s plant in Jacareí, Brazil, the new product further expands and strengthens Ahlstrom’s global and regional footprint for release liner solutions.

MaxLiner offers the South American market a locally available supply of a key component used in PSA labeling. With this addition, Ahlstrom complements its existing regional offering – already including clay-coated release papers as well as coated and uncoated label papers. With a broader range of release and label papers manufactured in Brazil, customers will benefit from reliable supply continuity, and shorter lead times.

Leveraging Ahlstrom’s global release liner expertise, MaxLiner meets the requirements of hold-out, density and transparency necessary for silicone coating, lamination and further steps of PSA label printing, diecutting and dispensing. Like other Ahlstrom labeling materials, the product is manufactured with responsibly sourced, certified renewable fibers and can be supplied with chain-of-custody forestry management certification, meeting customers’ sustainable sourcing requirements.

With production now established in South America, alongside existing glassine and SCK capabilities in Europe and North America, the company further reinforces its position as a global partner to the PSA industry.

“MaxLiner is a tangible demonstration of Ahlstrom’s continued commitment to the PSA industry and our strong focus on South America,” says Marco Martinez, head of Product, Sustainability and Marketing, Release Liners. “With this addition, our Brazilian unit can offer a more complete range of release and label papers, supporting our local customers’ growth with dependable, high-performance solutions, as well as highly responsive service. The development also reflects Ahlstrom’s continuous innovation efforts and ambition to advance new sustainable solutions.”

In addition to labeling applications, Ahlstrom’s global release liner solutions serve a wide range of end‑use segments, including composites, graphics, industrial, food, medical, and tape, and are manufactured in Europe, North and South America, supporting the needs of both global and regional customers worldwide.