Further strengthening its production capacity: Sofidel's chief executive Luigi Lazzareschi

Tissue giant Sofidel has boosted its presence in the UK after it acquired Lancaster-based NTG Papermill.

The agreement became effective on 1 October, with the company adding the move enables it to “optimise the operations of its converting plants in the UK”.

Luigi Lazzareschi, chief executive of Sofidel, said: “Through this acquisition we further strengthen our production capacity in a major market place such as Britain.

“It is a move that enables Sofidel to optimise the operations of its converting plants in the UK.”

NTG Papermill produces approximately 32,000 tonnes per year.

 

Further strengthening its production capacity: Sofidel's chief executive Luigi Lazzareschi
Further strengthening its production capacity: Sofidel’s chief executive Luigi Lazzareschi