Lenzing and Duratex plan biggest dissolving wood pulp plant in Brazil

Austrian textile and cellulose fibre producer Lenzing Group and Brazilian company Duratex announced plans on Thursday to build the world’s largest single line dissolving wood pulp plant close to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Dissolving wood pulp is the key raw material for the production of Lenzing’s bio-based fibers. Both companies plan to form a joint venture to fulfil this ambition. However, the final investment decision is subject to outcome of basic engineering expected in 2019 as well as approval by the respective supervisory boards.