Lenzing Invests €27 Million to Expand Nonwovens Capabilities in the USA
The investment will strengthen specialty fibre production at its Mobile, Alabama site and support innovation in wood-based nonwoven solutions.
The Lenzing Group is investing €27 million (US$31 million) to expand its specialty fibre capabilities at its production site in Mobile, Alabama, USA. The investment reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the nonwovens business and supports its “Grow NW. Reset TX.” strategy.
The expansion will strengthen Mobile’s role in Lenzing’s global Nonwovens business. It will also support the development of customised, wood-based fibre solutions for specialty nonwoven 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,” says Georg Kasperkovitz, CEO of the Lenzing Group. “The investment will expand Mobile’s capabilities in specialty fibers, including lyocell short-cut fibers, and future innovations. This will enable Lenzing to offer a broader range of specialty fibers for nonwovens.”
Expanded Specialty Fibre Capabilities
The investment will increase production flexibility and expand the site’s short-cut fibre capabilities, including lyocell short-cut fibres. These improvements will help Lenzing develop new specialty fibre solutions and respond to evolving customer requirements.
“With enhanced capabilities in Mobile, we will be better positioned to support our customers in developing innovative solutions and create value for our customers,” says Patricia A. Sargeant, EVP Global Nonwovens at Lenzing. “This investment creates new opportunities for closer collaboration and bringing differentiated solutions to the market while promoting the replacement of fossil-based fibers with wood-based fibers in nonwoven products.”
Part of a €50 Million Investment Programme
The Mobile expansion forms part of Lenzing’s €50 million investment programme for its Nonwovens business. This programme also includes a previously announced €23 million investment to expand production capabilities at the company’s site in Lenzing, Austria.
Together, the two investments demonstrate Lenzing’s long-term commitment to advancing innovation and supporting growth in specialty fibre markets for nonwovens. They will also strengthen the company’s ability to deliver differentiated, wood-based fibre solutions to customers across global markets.
