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Covestro Names Monique Buch as New Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth and Sustainability

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has appointed Monique Buch as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective June 1, 2025. Buch, an experienced B2B executive with a strong international background, will succeed Sucheta Govil, who has served as CCO since 2019 and … Read the full press release

Lenzing Partners with TreeToTextile to Advance Sustainable Fiber Production in the Textile Industry

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, October 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose fibers, has announced its acquisition of a minority stake in the Swedish company TreeToTextile AB. This collaboration, which includes existing shareholders such as H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Names Rohit Aggarwal as Incoming CEO

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, June 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group has appointed Rohit Aggarwal to the Management Board, where he will initially oversee the fiber division and later succeed Stephan Sielaff as CEO when Sielaff’s contract expires in March 2025. Aggarwal brings decades of experience … Read the full press release

Brazilian Pulp Giant Suzano Enters Partnership with Lenzing Group in Share Acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, June 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group announces a significant partnership as its main shareholder, B&C Group, and Brazilian pulp producer Suzano S/A sign a long-term agreement regarding Lenzing’s majority stake. Suzano will acquire a 15 percent stake from B&C Group, marking … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Launches Young Scientist Award for Innovation in Fiber and Textile Industry

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group announces the Lenzing Young Scientist Award at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) from September 11 to 13, 2024, aimed at bachelor and master students focusing on ecological challenges in the fiber and textile industry. … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Reports Stable Revenue Amid Economic Challenges in 2023

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Despite facing subdued demand and escalating raw material costs, the Lenzing Group, a global leader in regenerated cellulosic fibers, maintained stable revenue at EUR 2.52 billion in 2023. The company’s EBITDA surged by 25.4% to EUR 303.3 million, … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange in 2023: Resilience Amid Economic Challenges and Record Bond Listings

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange faced a challenging year in 2023, marked by high interest rates, persistent inflation, and geopolitical tensions that impacted European stock markets. Despite these unfavorable conditions affecting trading activity, the exchange achieved a record year … Read the full press release

EIB and Erste Bank Finance €79.2 Million for Engelhartstetten Wind Farm, Aiding Austria’s Green Energy Transition

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Erste Bank Austria have jointly provided loans of up to €79.2 million to WLK energy for the construction of the new Engelhartstetten wind farm in Lower Austria. This wind farm will consist … Read the full press release

Leading Pulp Producer Södra and Lenzing Win ITMF Award for Circular Textile Innovations

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group and Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the “International Cooperation” category for their collaborative efforts in textile recycling and the circular economy. This recognition was presented at the ITMF Annual … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Reports Q3 2023 Results Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of specialty fibers for textiles and nonwovens, has reported its Q3 2023 results, reflecting ongoing challenges in the market. The company’s revenue for the first three quarters of the year decreased by … Read the full press release

Protective Wear Gets a Transparency Boost with Lenzing’s Fiber System

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, October 2023

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, is introducing innovations in protective wear. They’ve developed the Lenzing Fiber Identification System to enhance material transparency and traceability for their LENZING™ FR (flame resistant) cellulosic fibers. This system … Read the full press release

Kaihara and Lenzing Celebrate Three-Decade Partnership with Denim Innovation

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, October 2023

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, and Kaihara, a Japanese denim manufacturer, have formed a groundbreaking partnership to redefine denim fashion on a global scale. Leveraging TENCEL™ branded fibers, their collaboration aims to cater to … Read the full press release

Lenzing and Kentaur Collaborate on Circular Chef Uniforms to Promote Sustainable Workwear

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, October 2023

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has partnered with Kentaur, a Danish manufacturer of innovative workwear, to create a pilot collection of chef uniforms focused on circularity, durability, and functionality. These uniforms consist of 50% … Read the full press release

Lenzing Achieves EU Ecolabel Certification for Indonesian Fibers, Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty cellulose fibers for textiles and nonwoven industries, has attained certification from the prestigious EU Ecolabel for its fibers produced at the Indonesian facility in Purwakarta (PT. South Pacific Viscose). This … Read the full press release

Lenzing Invests EUR 100 Million to Upgrade Indonesian Site for Sustainable Specialty Fiber Production

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty fibers for textiles and nonwovens, has invested over EUR 100 million since 2021 to upgrade its Purwakarta site in Indonesia. The company aims to convert existing production capacity to specialty … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Earns Coveted Platinum Status in EcoVadis CSR Rating for Third Time

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has received platinum status in the EcoVadis CSR rating for its exceptional performance in corporate social responsibility. The rating covers key areas like … Read the full press release

Sustainable Fashion Advancement: Lenzing Group Transforms Traditional Dyeing Process

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group Revolutionizes Textile Dyeing Process for Sustainable Garments Austria-based Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, introduces an innovative approach that reduces environmental impact in textile dyeing and finishing. The one-step dyeing process significantly cuts … Read the full press release

Lenzing Takes Step Towards Net Zero Emissions with New Carbon Neutral LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its biorefinery and co-product brand LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, which is a leading and trusted provider of biobased acetic acid. To mark the occasion, Lenzing is introducing its first carbon … Read the full press release

Lenzing’s Carbon-Neutral Lyocell Fibers Provide Sustainable Solution for Flushable Wipes

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Austrian-based company Lenzing Group has launched upgraded lyocell shortcut fibers under the VEOCEL™ brand for use in flushable wipes. The fibers have high dispersibility, making them ideal for flushable wipes, and feature an upgraded finish that enhances the … Read the full press release

Lenzing e la saldatura delle fibre naturali si uniscono per creare un sostituto ecologico della pelle

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, February 2023

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Lenzing e Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW) hanno annunciato una partnership per offrire fibre a marchio TENCEL™ come ulteriore opzione di supporto per il materiale vegetale brevettato da NFW, MIRUM®. Il nuovo materiale sarà presentato per la … Read the full press release