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Lenzing Technik holds fourth Viscose Technology Congress in Bad Ischl (Austria)

Experts in viscose fiber production discuss central issues regarding the future of sustainable fibers from wood as raw material

International experts in viscose technology met at the congress center in Bad Ischl in the Salzburg lake district of Austria from 7 to 10 June. Some 200 members of the viscose-industry community accepted Lenzing Technik's invitation, comprising representatives of fiber, pulp and textile manufacturers, as well as representatives from the fields of research and engineering.

In addition to ongoing improvements regarding the costs and quality of viscose products, environmental aspects are increasingly becoming an important priority of the viscose industry. In line with this trend, the range of subjects ranged from developments of the market and the product sector to technological issues, as well as innovations in the field of ecology.

"Imagine the future of viscose technology" was the key theme of the discussions which related to the state of the art, on the one hand, and gave a broad band of perspectives for future applications of viscose products, on the other, ranging from textiles to hygienic products.

Hans Weber, Managing Director of Lenzing Technik, feels that the great interest with which this congress meets is proof of the recognition afforded to the Lenzing Group for its competences, but also a mandate to move ahead with its own developments.

With more than 500 employees, Lenzing Technik generates annual sales of about EUR 92 mill. With a focus on the fiber and pulp industry, the company carries out engineering projects and supplies special-purpose machinery and services on a global basis. Furthermore Lenzing Technik offers comprehensive industrial services and automation applications to its customers in a variety of industries

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