Neue Generation von Textilfasern durch Recycling von Baumwollstoffen Lenzing AG, S. Möderl
Global fiber market Global fiber consumption 2015 10.11.2016-2
Our core market: wood-based cellulose fibers Produced from the raw material wood Halfway position between natural and chemical fibers Natural wearing properties of natural fibers combined with the advantages of synthetic fibers such as purity and consistent quality 10.11.2016-3
Innovation Industry leader for R&D expenditures R&D expenditures (2001-2015) EUR mn % of sales 35,0 3,5 30,0 3,0 25,0 2,5 20,0 2,0 15,0 1,5 10,0 1,0 5,0 0,5 0,0 0,0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 R&D expenses R&D as % of sales Intellectual property Lenzing owns about 1,500 patents and patent applications from 250 patent families in 63 countries. All major patents are registered or will be continued in Asia, EU and the USA. The lion s share of the patent portfolio is related to the lyocell technology (TENCEL ). Lenzing owns about 1,700 brands and brand applications in 110 brand families in 93. 10.11.2016-4
Innovation center at the Lenzing site Global R&D is bundled in Lenzing About 170 employees work in the field of innovation Covers the entire production chain from wood to fibers and more Extensive laboratories, technical and testing facilities Several pilot plants for the TENCEL process Intensive cooperation between R&D and other departments (Production, Technical Customer Service, Business Development etc.) Numerous R&D partnerships with companies, universities and institutes (national & international) Publication of Lenzinger Berichte: Recognized scientific journal in the field of cellulose and fibers Application innovations via regional centers together with costumers 10.11.2016-5
Sustainability in the Lenzing Group Our contribution to a sustainable value chain Planet Responsible sourcing Environmentally compatible processes and operations Reduction of the joint environmental footprint in the value chain People Empowering for change and taking ownership Corporate culture: respect, diversity and inclusion Promoting community development Profit Added value for our customers through sustainable products Reliable and long-term partnerships Identifying and mitigating environmental & social risks 10.11.2016-6
Highly efficient use of the raw materials The Lenzing site is fully integrated. Dissolving wood pulp production at the Lenzing site achieves a wood utilization rate of about 50%. ~42% Biorefinery products Dissolving wood pulp Dissolving wood pulp production ~10% ~48% Acetic acid Furfural Xylose Energy surplus 10.11.2016-7
New TENCEL fiber Generation Framework Idea 7.1 bn people on earth discard more than 50 mn tons of clothing and footwear. 80% go to waste, only 20% is collected. (I:CO, 2015) An industrial process that transforms postindustrial cotton waste in a new raw material: a fiber with new sustainable attributes In Europe 6 mn textile tons are thrown away per year. Only 25% are reused. Benefits of upcycling against downcycling: a better fiber quality, waste is transformed into a new virgin fiber. Increased force on global brands and retailers for more sustainability and recycling. A new sustainable business model, the closed loop business model 10.11.2016-8
Circular Economy requires collaboration and transparency Biological Circle Industrial Circle bio degradation Garment Fabric Lenzing Fibers Pulp Textile waste Co-products Xylose Acetic Acid Furfural Sodium carbonate Energy bio refinery technology Cotton 10.11.2016-9
Commercial launch of a new sustainability innovation concept Retailer Major breakthrough for the Circular economy on a big scale Special TENCEL fiber made with recycled cotton. Upscaling of cotton and significant reduction of cotton fabric waste in the garment production Business model innovation: one world leading retailer is testing today this innovative fiber, other brands will follow Create deeper strategic partnerships down the value chain and strong brand recognition with leading innovators 10.11.2016-10
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