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Lenzing expands nonwoven fibre capabilities

By Haydn Davis
12 November 2026

A €27 million investment in Alabama will broaden speciality nonwovens fibre options as Lenzing reshapes its manufacturing portfolio

Lenzing's plant in Mobile, Alabama

LENZING - Lenzing Group is investing €27 million (US$31 million) in speciality fibre capacity at its lyocell production site in Mobile, Alabama, USA.

In line with the ‘Grow NW. Reset TX’ strategy, the investment will expand short-cut fibre capabilities and support customised, cellulosic-based materials for nonwovens fabric production.

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