Lenzing invests $293M to expand Alabama Lyocell plant, adding 163 jobs

Lenzing AG announced a $293 million investment to expand its Alabama fibers plant in Axis, Alabama, adding a second Lyocell manufacturing facility. The expansion will create 163 new jobs and more than double Tencel production capacity to 140,000 tons annually, with the new facility expected to begin production in 2019.

“The expansion will more than double current Tencel production in Axis, making it the largest production site in the world, with a total capacity of 140,000 tons annually.”madeinalabama.com

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• madeinalabama.comLenzing Alabama expansion: $293M investment, 163 jobs - Made in AlabamaJerry UnderwoodDec 14, 2016
• alabamanewscenter.comLenzing to invest $293 million, create 163 jobs with Alabama expansion - Alabama News CenterMichael TomberlinDec 14, 2016
• areadevelopment.comLenzing AG Expands Fiber Manufacturing In Mobile, Alabama - Area DevelopmentArea Development News DeskDec 15, 2016
• tradeandindustrydev.comAL: Lenzing to Invest $293M to Expand, Create 163 Mobile County Jobs | Trade and Industry DevelopmentDec 15, 2016

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