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Asia Pacific Rayon

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) is Asia's first fully integrated viscose rayon producer, operating a 300,000+ tonne capacity mill in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) is a member of the RGE Group, founded by Sukanto Tanoto in 1973. APR describes itself as Asia's first fully integrated viscose rayon producer from plantation to viscose fibre. Its 300,000+ tonne capacity mill is co-located in Pangkalan Kerinci with Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL). APR produces natural and biodegradable viscose rayon used in textile products, and states that its operations are guided by the RGE 5Cs founding principles.

History

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) is a member of the RGE Group, which was founded by Sukanto Tanoto in 1973. APR operates a 300,000+ tonne capacity viscose rayon mill in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia, co-located with Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL). APR describes itself as Asia's first fully integrated viscose rayon producer from plantation to viscose fibre. Its operations are guided by the RGE 5Cs founding principles.

Products and positioning

World-class, responsible and efficient viscose rayon producer

  • Viscose rayon

    100% natural and biodegradable viscose rayon used in textile products, made from renewable wood cellulose.

  • Textile Fibre

    APR's viscose fibre makes woven and knitted products seemingly weightless and extra comfortable, with high absorbency for powerful dyeing effects.

Recent events

  • Asia Pacific Rayon receives INDI 4.0 award[5]

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    Asia Pacific Rayon received the Industry Ministry's Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index award recognizing companies' effectiveness and ability to process big data from operational automation.

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