Lenzing

Name

Lenzing

Legal name

Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://lenzing.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regenerated Cellulose Fibers

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Pulp Mills (322110), Pulp Mills (32211)

SIC

Pulp Mills (2611), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Textiles & Fibers (lyocell/viscose, cellulose filament, nonwovens) (IMAMALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regenerated & Recycled Fiber Production (rPET/rNylon/Regenerated Cellulose) (IMAOAMAD), Biodegradable Fibers & Nonwovens (industrial textiles, wipes) (IMAEAOAG), Dissolving Pulp (Rayon/Cellulose Derivatives Grade) (IMAMADAC), Bio-based Materials & Fibers (e.g., cellulose derivatives, lignin-based materials, nanocellulose) (EUAAAIAD)

Keywords

• Regenerated cellulose fibers
• Dissolving wood pulp
• Lyocell modal viscose
• Nonwoven fiber solutions
• Biorefinery co-products

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenzing

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Specialty Fibers: Sale of specialty cellulose fibers (lyocell, modal, viscose) to textile and nonwoven manufacturers. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales with branded products commanding premium pricing. The company focuses on premiumization strategy targeting high-margin segments.
2. Dissolving Wood Pulp: Production and sale of dissolving wood pulp (LDCel and Biocel) to fiber manufacturers. LD Celulose joint venture in Brazil produces 500,000 tons annually; Paskov facility produces 300,000 tons annually of softwood pulp.
3. Biorefinery Co-products: Co-products from wood processing including LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, LENZING™ Furfural Biobased, LENZING™ Magnesium-Lignosulphonate Biobased, LENZING™ Soda Ash, LENZING™ Sodium Sulphate, and LENZING™ Hemilye.
4. Branded Product Licensing: Licensing of branded fibers including TENCEL™, VEOCEL™, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ and LENZING™ brands that signal high product quality and responsible manufacturing practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lenzing manufactures wood-based regenerated cellulose fibers (lyocell, modal, and viscose) and dissolving wood pulp for textile, nonwoven, hygiene, and packaging applications. The company operates an integrated biorefinery concept that achieves 100% utilization of wood components, producing branded specialty fibers (TENCEL, VEOCEL, LENZING ECOVERO, LENZING FR) as well as biobased co-products such as acetic acid, furfural, sodium sulphate, soda ash, and lignosulphonates.

Product overview

Lenzing is a leading global producer of sustainable wood-based regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio architecture consisting of: (1) TENCEL™ Lyocell, VEOCEL™ Lyocell, and TENCEL™ Filament as flagship textile and nonwoven fiber brands; (2) LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers with REFIBRA™ recycling technology; (3) LENZING™ FR for flame-resistant protective wear; (4) LENZING™ DualWipe as an award-nominated plastic-free wipe innovation; (5) LDCel and Biocel dissolving wood pulps for internal fiber production and external sales; and (6) various biorefinery co-products including acetic acid, furfural, sodium sulphate, and lignosulphonates. The portfolio is supported by proprietary technologies including REFIBRA™, Micro, Indigo Color, Eco Filament, and nonwoven-specific technologies (Translucency, Disperse, Dry, Absorbency). Lenzing serves diverse applications spanning apparel, home textiles, protective wear, packaging, automotive interiors, personal care, surface cleaning, and engineered products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TENCEL: Flagship textile fiber brand known for lyocell and modal fibers with sustainability credentials
• VEOCEL
• LENZING ECOVERO
• LENZING FR
• LENZING DualWipe
• LDCel
• Biocel

Products and services

• TENCEL Lyocell Lenzing's flagship textile fiber brand, derived from wood pulp using a closed-loop production process that recovers 99.8% of the NMMO solvent. Known for natural softness, moisture management, and biodegradability; sold to apparel and home textile manufacturers.
• VEOCEL Lyocell Lenzing's specialty nonwoven fiber brand designed for hygiene, personal care, and cleaning applications. Biodegradable and compostable, suitable for baby wipes, facial masks, and personal hygiene products.
• TENCEL Lyocell Filament Continuous lyocell filament yarn produced using Eco Filament technology, combining smooth, strong, and sustainable properties with lyocell comfort in a ready-to-use yarn format.
• LENZING ECOVERO

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% lower greenhouse gas emissions with Indigo Color technology vs. conventional dyeing
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• TreeToTextile ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Lenzing acquired a controlling majority stake in Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB through new share issuance. The transaction accelerates TreeToTextile's scale-up including increased production at its demonstration plant in Nymölla, Sweden and preparation for first industrial-scale facility. Minority shareholders include H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso, and LSCS Invest.
• H&M GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerH&M Group is a minority shareholder in TreeToTextile AB alongside Lenzing, contributing market and consumer perspectives to the partnership.
• Inter IKEA GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter IKEA Group is a minority shareholder in TreeToTextile AB, contributing market and consumer perspectives to the partnership.
• Stora EnsominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStora Enso is a minority shareholder in TreeToTextile AB, contributing market and consumer perspectives.
• CircstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenzing is a supply chain partner in Circ's Fiber Club initiative alongside Linz Textil, coordinating production from recycled pulp to fiber to yarn. The program addresses minimum order requirements and pricing barriers for recycled materials.
• Linz TextilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain partner in Circ's Fiber Club initiative coordinating production from recycled pulp to fiber to yarn.
• Intrinsic Advanced MaterialsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch sustainable luxury home textiles combining CiCLO® biodegradable polyester technology with TENCEL™ fibers. Targets hospitality and premium home bedding categories with biodegradable, durable textiles certified by OEKO-TEX®.
• LD CelulosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture in Indianópolis, Brazil representing USD 1.38 billion investment for next-generation pulp production. Produces 500,000 tons of dissolving wood pulp annually from FSC-certified eucalyptus plantations.
• VERBUNDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand photovoltaic capacity at Lenzing site to accelerate renewable energy transition and net-zero goals.
• VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation to develop Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag made from LENZING™ Modal fibers as alternative to plastic bags for packaging fruit and vegetables.
• SödrastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed in 2021 to develop solution for textile waste. Jointly developed OnceMore® pulp from recycled textile waste used as raw material for LENZING™ ECOVERO™ x REFIBRA™ specialty fibers.
• Hyosung TNCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable fibers announced in November 2025.
• Natural Fiber Welding Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced in February 2023 to support MIRUM plant-based leather technology.
• RecoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry technology provider scaling solutions for stretch fibers and sustainable textile recycling.
• Kolon CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop premium ticking fabric using Lenzing fibers.
• Textile ExchangestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenzing serves on the board of Textile Exchange to help develop industry-wide standards for sustainable textiles.
• CascalestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenzing serves on the board of Cascale to help develop industry-wide standards and practices across the fiber and textile industries.
• Renewable Carbon InitiativestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenzing co-founded the Renewable Carbon Initiative to drive transformation toward circular economy in the textile and nonwovens industry.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sateri: Sateri is a leading global producer of viscose and lyocell fibers owned by RGE. As one of the world's largest cellulosic fiber producers, it directly competes with Lenzing across viscose staple fiber and lyocell in textile and nonwoven end-markets, especially in Asia.
• Grasim Industries (Aditya Birla): Grasim Industries operates one of the largest viscose staple fiber businesses globally through its Birla Cellulose division. It is a direct competitor to Lenzing in dissolving pulp, viscose, and increasingly lyocell fibers for textile and hygiene applications.
• Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries: Tangshan Sanyou is a major Chinese producer of viscose staple fiber, dissolving pulp, and related chemicals. It is a direct peer in the commodity viscose and dissolving pulp space where Lenzing is restructuring to exit (Indonesian plant sale).

Broad incumbents

• Eastman Chemical Company: Eastman is a major specialty chemicals company that produces cellulose-based products (acetate tow, Tenite cellulosics) used in textiles, filtration, and plastics. While broader in scope, it overlaps with Lenzing in cellulosic-based specialty materials.
• Sappi Limited: Sappi is a global dissolving pulp, paper, and biomaterials producer with significant dissolving wood pulp capacity. It supplies the cellulosic fiber industry and competes with Lenzing Biocel in specialty pulp markets while also developing its own bio-based materials.
• Domtar Corporation: Domtar produces dissolving pulp and other specialty cellulose products, overlapping with Lenzing's Biocel and LDCel pulp operations. Now owned by Paper Excellence, it serves similar end-markets in textile and nonwoven fiber manufacturing.

Others

• Suzano S.A. Suzano is the world's largest pulp producer and a 15% shareholder in Lenzing, with the LD Celulose joint venture for dissolving wood pulp. It is both a key supplier (upstream) and strategic investor, making it an important ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Borregaard ASA: Borregaard is a Norwegian biorefinery company specializing in lignin-based bioproducts and specialty cellulose. While focused on different downstream applications, it shares Lenzing's biorefinery model of extracting value from wood components and serves similar bioeconomy themes.

Emerging players

• Spinnova (Suzano-backed): Spinnova develops sustainable wood-based textile fiber technology using mechanical processes. Connected to Lenzing via Suzano's backing and Stora Enso's earlier investment, it represents an emerging alternative cellulosic fiber platform that could compete in sustainable textile applications.
• Natural Fiber Welding Inc. NFW produces MIRUM plant-based leather, a partnership with Lenzing for cellulosic-based material innovation. It is an emerging player in the broader sustainable materials space and a technology partner, representing adjacent market expansion rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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