The new plant produces medical nonwoven fabrics for the healthcare industry in India and Asia and employs initially 70 people. The Mundra plant is Ahlstrom's first manufacturing facility in India and among its biggest in Asia.The investment, including the plant facility, production line and required infrastructure, amounts to approximately 42 million Euros. The investment decision was made in December 2007, and operations started in April this year."Ahlstrom has a strong footprint in Europe and the Americas and is starting to establish a solid manufacturing platform in Asia. This plant, with its state-of-the-art technology, competent personnel and an optimal location, will have a key role in our growth strategy in India and Asia," said Jan Lång, CEO of Ahlstrom.