Ahlstrom’s Thilmany plant in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, has been recognized with the 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award by Focus on Energy.
The award highlights the plant’s strategic investments in energy upgrades and its commitment to sustainability, resulting in energy savings sufficient to heat 3,000 homes and power more than 1,700 homes each year.
This recognition reflects Thilmany’s dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship, demonstrating how legacy manufacturing operations can lead the way in energy efficiency. The achievement also underscores the plant’s positive impact on its community through reduced energy consumption and strengthened sustainability performance.
Ahlstrom is a global manufacturer of fiber-based specialty materials serving filtration, packaging, and healthcare markets. The company operates in 13 countries.