Lenzing Invests €27 Million In US Specialty Nonwovens Fibres
Lenzing Group is investing €27 million (US$31 million) to expand specialty fibre capabilities at its lyocell production site in Mobile, Alabama, USA, strengthening its focus on the nonwovens market.
The investment, aligned with the company’s “Grow NW. Reset TX.” strategy, will expand lyocell short-cut fibre capabilities, increase production flexibility and support the development of customised wood-based fibres for specialty nonwovens applications.
“Nonwovens are a strategic growth area for Lenzing, and our investment in Mobile reflects our strong commitment to expanding our capabilities in this business and strengthening Lenzing’s presence in the Americas and globally,” said Georg Kasperkovitz, CEO, Lenzing Group.
The expanded capabilities will enable the company to offer a broader range of specialty fibres and support closer collaboration with customers on new product development.
Patricia A. Sargeant, EVP Global Nonwovens, said the investment would help bring differentiated solutions to market while promoting the replacement of fossil-based fibres with wood-based alternatives in nonwoven products.
The Mobile project forms part of Lenzing’s €50 million investment programme for its nonwovens business. This includes €23 million previously announced to expand production capabilities at its Lenzing site in Austria. Together, the investments aim to advance innovation and support growth in specialty nonwovens fibre markets.
