Lenzing Invests EUR 27 Million to Expand Specialty Nonwovens Fiber Production in USA

The investment at its Mobile, Alabama, facility will expand lyocell short-cut fiber capabilities and forms part of Lenzing’s EUR 50 million investment programme for its Nonwovens business.

The Lenzing Group is investing EUR 27 million (USD 31 million) at its lyocell fiber production facility in Mobile, Alabama, USA, to expand its specialty fiber capabilities for nonwovens. The investment, aligned with the company’s “Grow NW. Reset TX.” strategy, will increase production flexibility and support the development of customized, wood-based fiber solutions for specialty nonwovens applications.

Lenzing Expands Specialty Fiber Capabilities at Mobile Facility

The Lenzing Group has announced an investment of EUR 27 million (USD 31 million) to strengthen specialty fiber production capabilities at its Mobile, Alabama, USA, facility. The investment forms part of the company's long-term commitment to its nonwovens business and will expand the site's contribution to Lenzing's global Nonwovens operations.

The project will increase production flexibility, particularly for lyocell short-cut fibers, while supporting the development of customized, wood-based fiber solutions for specialty nonwovens applications. It is being implemented under Lenzing's “Grow NW. Reset TX.” strategy.

Georg Kasperkovitz, CEO of the Lenzing Group, said: “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. 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.”

Patricia A. Sargeant, EVP Global Nonwovens at Lenzing, said: “With enhanced capabilities in Mobile, we will be better positioned to support our customers in developing innovative solutions and create value for our customers. 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 EUR 50 Million Nonwovens Investment Programme

The investment in Mobile is part of Lenzing's EUR 50 million investment programme for its Nonwovens business. The programme also includes EUR 23 million previously announced for expanding production capabilities at the company's Lenzing site in Austria.

Together, the two investments are intended to advance innovation and support the development of specialty fiber markets for nonwovens. The expanded capabilities in Mobile will also strengthen the facility's role in supplying specialty fiber solutions to Lenzing's global Nonwovens business.