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"Suzano, the world’s largest producer of cellulosic pulp has completed its acquisition of a 15 percent stake in Lenzing from the Austrian textile fiber supplier’s majority shareholder. With an option to double its stake until the end of 2028, the Brazil-based pulp supplier said the...

"Cellulosic fiber manufacturer Lenzing has announced that Rohit Aggarwal will take over as CEO from 1st September, sooner than previously anticipated. Aggarwal, formerly CEO of Archroma Textile Effects, takes the reins from outgoing CEO Stephan Sielaff who leaves the Austrian company at the end of this...

"Lenzing has reported a gradual improvement in its performance in the first half of 2024, despite experiencing a sluggish recovery across the cellulosic fiber market. Posting revenues of 1.31 billion euros for the January to June, up 4.8 percent compared to the same period last...

"The Lenzing Group has joined Austrian non-profit RTDS Group to lead the CELLFIL project, which has been set up to promote the scaling-up of bio-based, lyocell filaments across the textile and clothing industries. The €6.9 million project, which is funded by the European Union’s Horizon...

"AMSTERDAM - The Dutch Denim Deal sustainability initiative has confirmed the successful completion of its initial targets and announced the international rollout its next phase to improve sustainability in the denim industry and 'make recycling the new normal.'" Read more on Ecotextile News ...

"Stretch yarn manufacturer Asahi Kasei and cellulosic fiber specialist Lenzing have created a new partnership to develop a portfolio of sustainable and circular-driven textiles.The fabrics under development will be blends of Asahi’s Roica fiber and Lenzing’s TENCEL™ and Modal fibers." Read more on Ecotextile News ...

"One year since launching its carbon-zero TENCEL™-branded lyocell fibers, Austrian fiber manufacturer Lenzing says it has been pleased with the industry’s response to the ‘sustainable’ material as brands look to enhance their environmental credentials. As the first wood-based first producer with approved Science Based Targets,...

"Austrian fiber manufacturer Lenzing says it has expanded its 'sustainable offering' for the denim industry with the introduction of matte TENCEL™-branded lyocell fibers. The company says it has managed to reduce the shine of conventional lyocell denim fabrics by adding a blend of mineral pigments...

"Customers seem convinced the new spun-dyed indigo is a good fit for their businesses, Alberto Candiani, Global Manager of Candiani noted: “TENCEL™ modal with indigo technology represents a great product to expand denim’s performances and aesthetics around sustainability itself.” Read more on Ecotextile News ...