Kelheim Fibres is to come under new ownership as part of its self-administered insolvency proceedings.

The company is to be purchased by financial investor LEO III Fonds, advised by the Dubag Group, both based in Munich, with completion of the transaction planned for January 1^st 2026.

The new owner intends to invest specifically in production infrastructure and efficiency improvements at the company’s plant in Kelheim, Germany, to strengthen its long-term competitiveness. The company’s strategy will continue to prioritise high product quality, while also focusing on reliability of supply, which has been consistently strengthened following the challenges of recent years.

As part of the successful strategic realignment implemented since the beginning of the year, Kelheim Fibres will increasingly focus on its Galaxy trilobal hygiene fibre, recognised for its outstanding functional properties and sustainable material base. The product portfolio is further complemented by high-performance viscose fibres used in demanding applications, including hygiene products. All Kelheim Fibres products are biodegradable and strictly certified.

The completion of the transaction is subject to standard conditions, including the securing of robust, long-term supply agreements with key business partners. Kelheim Fibres and Dubag Group are in close dialogue with all relevant stakeholders, particularly customers, to create the conditions for a successful transition to the new owner and actively shape the company’s future.

Dubag Group brings extensive experience in successfully managing complex corporate transitions. A recent example is the acquisition of Trumpf’s 3D printing business division by LEO III Fonds, where trust was restored among uncertain customers in a challenging environment, and a future-oriented realignment of the business was established. With this expertise and a clear focus on sustainable value creation, Dubag Group is a reliable partner for the next phase of Kelheim Fibres’ development.

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