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Kelheim Fibres, Magnolab join forces
September 7th, 2023
Short cut viscose fibers for specialty papers, cartons, filters and wipes. Photo: Kelheim Fibres GmbH. The viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has entered into a collaboration with MagnoLab, an international network of companies in the textile industry based in the Biella region. This partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between different companies to drive […]
Kelheim Fibres management change
June 26th, 2023
From left to right: Mark von der Becke, Dr. Maring Crnoja Cosic, Matthew North After nearly 30 years with the company, Matthew North, Commercial Director at renowned viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres, will retire on July 1, 2023. Throughout his long and successful career, he has played a significant role in transforming Kelheim Fibres […]
Kelheim Fibres publishes sustainability report
January 12th, 2022
Kelheim Fibres, a manufacturer of viscose specialty fibers, has published its first Sustainability Report. Sustainability Manager Timo Thunitgut said he is very pleased to have reached this milestone. “Credibility and trust are based on transparency,” he said. “Our Sustainability Report according to the framework of the UN Global Compact follows these principles and presents our […]
Hologenix and Kelheim Fibres launch Celliant Viscose
April 1st, 2021
Hologenix, creators of Celliant® infrared responsive technology and Kelheim Fibres, manufacturer of viscose specialty fibers based in Kelheim, Germany, have partnered to launch Celliant Viscose. According to Huntington Beach, Calif.-based Hologenix, this will be the first in-fiber infrared sustainable solution on the market and meets a consumer demand for more environmentally-friendly textiles. An alternative to […]
Kelheim Fibres nominated for award
December 18th, 2020
Kelheim Fibres has been named as one of the finalists for the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” award to be presented at the 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres. With its plant-based and biodegradable fibers, the Germany-based viscose specialty fibers manufacturer presents a significant contribution to a plastic-free future for AHP (absorbent hygiene […]
VILOFT ® tissue wins environmental award
August 24th, 2018
Kelheim Fibres, a German producer of viscose specialty fibers, received the Lighthouse Award from the Environmental Cluster of Bavaria for its moist toilet tissue made with VILOFT. The 100-percent cellulose wet toilet tissue disintegrates rapidly in a sewage system. It features short-cut fibers and a special cross section design that makes it completely biodegradable and […]