# Lenzing Group to phase out production in Heiligenkreuz and Grimsby

Lenzing Group announced plans to phase out production at its Heiligenkreuz, Austria site by end of 2026 and Grimsby, UK site by end of 2027 as part of its strategic transformation under 'Grow Nonwovens, Reset Textiles'.

- Type: Closure
- Announced: 2026-07-27
- Where: Heiligenkreuz, Austria; Grimsby, UK, Austria
- Status: announced
- Products: fiber products
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [eqs-news.com](https://www.eqs-news.com/news/corporate/lenzing-group-advances-strategic-transformation/a548cbe4-5361-4940-bce7-9be541a86235), 2026-07-27: "Optimization of the global fiber production network, strengthening selected core sites, including Lenzing in Austria, while phasing out production in Heiligenkreuz by the end of 2026 and Grimsby by the end of 2027."
- [innovationintextiles.com](https://innovationintextiles.com/grow-nonwovens-reset-textiles-major-changes-at-lenzing/), 2026-07-28: "By combining a streamlined premium product portfolio, improved competitiveness and a strong proprietary innovation pipeline, we are creating the foundation for profitable growth and a more focused, resilient company."

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