Lenzing Biocel Paskov

a Stable Regional Partner

Lenzing Biocel Paskov a.s., located between Ostrava and Frýdek-Místek, produces dissolving

pulp from spruce wood for further processing in the textile industry and the area of nonwovens

(protective aids in healthcare, feminine hygiene products, cosmetics). Mrs. Kateřina Kupková, General

Manager (CEO), introduced us to the company in an interview and described, among other things,

the importance of pulp production from a regional point of view.

You are the CEO of Lenzing Biocel Paskov

a.s., which has its place in the region, but it

is still unknown to many people. How would

you introduce the company to us?

Our company has its tradition and history

in our region. Pulp production in Paskov

began in 1983 and continued the centennial

history of sulphite pulp production in the

nearby pulp mill in Vratimov. In our company,

we originally produced pulp, which was

further used mainly in European paper mills

to produce various types of paper.

In 2010, Biocel Paskov a.s. became part

of the Austrian multinational Lenzing

Group. After an investment-intensive

change in production technology, the

Paskov plant started producing dissolving

pulp. Our pulp is further processed

in other plants of the Lenzing Group into

viscose fibers. These are used mainly

in the textile industry but are partly also used

for the production of fibers for nonwovens

for use in hygiene and healthcare. These

fibers are part of today’s much-needed

protective medical equipment.

What makes your company unique--in

the Czech Republic and on a global scale?

Our company is unique for several reasons.

I am convinced that we are perceived

as a reliable employer in our region with

a responsible approach to business and the

public. Our company pays great attention

to the working environment and conditions of

our employees. We continuously strive to make

our employees happy to work in the company.

The very low rate of fluctuation evidences the

fact that we are successful in the long run.

Our product is also exceptional. The

Lenzing Group is considered a technology

leader in its field. At Lenzing, we place great

emphasis on the production, research, and

development of high-quality functional

fibers. At the same time, the production

of these fibers meets high environmental and

sustainability. We sell products containing

Lenzing textile fiber mainly under the

TENCEL™ or Lenzing ECOVERO™ brands,

and VEOCEL™ in the aforementioned area

of nonwovens.

What is the basic input needed for

production?

The basic raw material for production is

spruce wood, which we use exclusively

thanks to modern technology: we produce

pulp, by-products, and energy from it. Great

emphasis is placed on the efficient use

of all input raw materials and an ecological

approach is maintained during the entire

production process.

In terms of energy, we can say that our

company is almost independent of fossil

energy sources. 98% of our energy is

produced from renewable sources. We

are self-sufficient in electricity generation.

Most of the electricity is used directly

to supply the area; about 20% is then

supplied to the distribution network.

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