Description

Lenzing AG, founded in Austria in 1892 and headquartered in Lenzing, is a global producer and supplier of cellulosic fibers derived from wood. These sustainable fibers cater to both the textile and nonwoven industries, with market reach spanning Austria, the broader European continent, Asia, and the Americas. The company's operations are segmented into Fiber, Pulp, and other divisions. Its diverse fiber product range includes Lyocell, utilized in applications such as sportswear, home furnishings, mattresses, and various hygiene articles like wet and baby wipes; Modal fibers; and Viscose fibers, found in clothing fabrics, wipes, tampons, and wound dressings. These products, along with filament yarns, are sold under prominent brand names such as LENZING, TENCEL, VEOCEL, and LENZING ECOVERO. Beyond its core fiber business, Lenzing offers a suite of biorefinery products, comprising bio-based acetic acid, furfural, magnesium lignosulphonate, soda ash, sodium sulphate, and xylose. The enterprise also provides expertise in mechanical and plant engineering, delivers specialized engineering services, and is active in personnel training and development. The firm operated as Chemiefaser Lenzing AG until it adopted its current name, Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft, in 1984.