AIR FILTRATION MARKET UPDATE

July 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSTRUCTION

U.S. Housing Starts Increase 14 percent in June

FINANCIALS

Ahlstrom Updates Outlook for 2011 Operating Profit

Clarcor Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

INDUSTRY NEWS

Chicago’s Metra Commuter Rail Service Will Clear the Air in Its Train Cars

COMPANY NEWS

Lydall Announces Price Hike

AAF to Increase Prices on Commercial and Industrial Products

Buckeye to Close Canadian Facility

Atmosair Solutions Receives GSA Approval to Sell Products to Government Agencies

Nalco Program Helps VA Facility Improve Indoor Air Quality, Reduce Carbon Emissions

NEW PRODUCTS

Envirco New Air Filtration Unit for Cleanrooms

Samsung Introduces Air Conditioners with ‘Virus Doctor’ Technology

Many projects, mergers and acquisitions are detailed in monthly updates in the Market Report’s Chapters under Industry Analysis.