Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE:RYAM), formerly known as RYAM, is a global specialty cellulose company that develops, manufactures and markets high-purity cellulose products for a diverse range of end markets. The company’s core offerings include high-purity cellulose (HPC), performance fibers and specialty cellulose, each engineered to meet stringent performance, quality and regulatory standards. These products serve critical applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, food, battery technologies, filtration, specialty films and textiles.
Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from its parent forest products business, Rayonier Advanced Materials has built an integrated manufacturing footprint across North America, Europe and Asia. Key production facilities are located in the United States, France and China, supported by technical centers and research partnerships that drive product innovation. This global footprint enables the company to respond quickly to regional customer requirements and to optimize logistical and supply-chain efficiencies.
Rayonier Advanced Materials’ product portfolio is anchored by its high-purity cellulose, a pharmaceutical-grade excipient that acts as a binder and filler in tablet formulations. It also offers microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) for nutritional supplements and functional food applications, and specialty fibers used in air‐laid nonwovens, tablet coatings and advanced battery separators. The company’s performance fibers division produces viscose fibers for textiles and nonwovens, addressing sustainability trends through responsible sourcing and closed-loop processing techniques.
Led by CEO David Nunes, Rayonier Advanced Materials emphasizes operational excellence and innovation under its executive leadership team. The company maintains a commitment to sustainable forestry practices, rigorous quality systems and customer collaboration to develop tailored solutions. Through ongoing investments in research and manufacturing scale-up, Rayonier Advanced Materials aims to expand its technology platforms, enhance product performance and capture growth opportunities across its core end markets.
