The Lenzing Group
Leading Fiber Innovation
Lenzing quality and Lenzing innovative power set standards for manmade cellulose fibers worldwide.
The Lenzing Group is a world market leader with headquarters in Austria, production sites in all major markets as well as a worldwide network of sales and marketing offices. Lenzing supplies the global textile and nonwovens industry with high-quality man-made cellulose fibers and is the leading supplier in many business-to-business markets. The portfolio ranges from dissolving pulp, standard and specialty cellulose fibers to high-quality plastic polymer products and engineering services.
Lenzing quality and innovative strength set global standards for man-made cellulose fibers. With more than 70 years of experience in fiber production, the Lenzing Group is the only company worldwide combining the manufacturing of all three man-made cellulose fiber generations on a large industrial scale under one roof – from the classic viscose to modal and lyocell (TENCEL®) fibers. The success of the Lenzing Group is based on a unique combination of consistent customer orientation together with its leadership in innovation, technology and quality.
Our successful specialization strategy and an outstanding cost position are the basis for our economic strength. Lenzing is committed to the principle of sustainable management and very high environmental standards.
Lenzing fibers are man-made cellulose fibers: they are made from the natural raw material wood which contains about forty percent cellulose. The natural origin contributes to the fibers‘ excellent properties such as absorbency and moisture management, the industrial production process provides purity and clearly defined, uniform quality.
Business Units
- Pulp
- Textile Fibers
- Nonwoven Fibers
- Energy
- Engineering
- Plastics
- Filaments
Facts and Figures 2011
- Sales: EUR 2.14 bn
- Fiber production: 705,100 tons
- Staff: 6,593
News
Lenzing Group: Good results in line with expectations in the first quarter of 2012
New record fiber shipment volumes
Weaker prices – Earnings below the prior-year quarter
Unchanged outlook for 2012
The “Long Night of R&D” at Lenzing AG
More than 90 visitors were given a comprehensive overview into the world of Lenzing fibers