British American
Tobacco Malta
moved to new premises in Qormi. General Manager Ronnie Abela said “We moved to
new modern premises in a central location, following the Central Cigarette
factory closure. This is a new beginning for us, however British American
Tobacco has been in Malta
for a hundred years.”
The premises
were officially opened by the Minister for Investment, Industry and Information Technology Dr.
Austin Gatt, on 30th July, in the presence of BAT’s Director, Stephan Liechti.
British American
Tobacco Malta was set up in
January this year to import and distribute tobacco products in Malta.
It is the successor company to Central Cigarette Company Limited which used to
operate from Bulebel, Zejtun. British American Tobacco is the second largest
international tobacco company in the world and has operated in Malta
since 1907 through various local subsidiary companies.
Mr Abela said
“BAT Malta
is committed to continue supplying the local market with international brands
of the highest quality and to further develop its business relations with the
local community.”
