# Lenzing expands VEOCEL Lyocell production to Asia at Thailand plant

Lenzing AG expanded production of VEOCEL nonwoven-grade lyocell fibers at its existing facility in Prachinburi, Thailand, marking the first production of such fibers in Asia.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-04-28
- Where: Prachinburi, Thailand
- Starts operating: 18 Mar 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 100,000 tons per year
- Products: lyocell fibers, nonwoven fibers
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Lenzing AG](https://endata.com/companies/20683.md)

## Sources

- [ptj.com.pk](https://ptj.com.pk/veocel-lyocell-asia-lenzing-thailand-expansion/), 2026-04-28: "This expansion is a landmark achievement for the VEOCEL brand and the broader nonwovens industry in Asia."

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