Ahlstrom announces the launch of a new Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery separator platform, manufactured at a state-of-the-art facility in Turin, Italy. It reinforces Ahlstrom’s position as a trusted partner to battery manufacturers, delivering high-performance, customizable AGM separator solutions for the growing global demand for reliable and efficient energy storage solutions.

As the demand for high-performance energy storage solutions accelerates, AGM lead acid batteries continue to be a cornerstone of high-performance power solutions. They enable rapid charge and discharge cycles across automotive, renewable energy, telecommunications and industrial power backup applications. AGM separators—essential to battery safety, efficiency and longevity—are evolving to meet the industry’s growing need for higher energy efficiency, durability, and sustainability.

Next-generation AGM separators deliver unmatched product uniformity, optimized fiber dispersion, and superior electrolyte retention, which ensure low electrical resistance and enhanced charge acceptance for maximized battery efficiency and lifespan. 

The new flexible platform allows customization from 100% micro glass to advanced micro glass-synthetic fiber blends, which enables battery manufacturers to tailor separator properties to specific battery needs.

“Our investment in the Turin plant underscores Ahlstrom’s commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for the evolving energy storage market,” says Marcus Ulrich, head of Sales, Energy Storage. “With the new AGM battery separator platform, we are setting new industry benchmark and offering unparalleled quality, efficiency, and durability to battery manufacturers worldwide.”