Delfortgroup has acquired Shamrock Specialty Papers of Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
According to the company, the acquisition, along with a planned expansion, will continue to enhance the group’s business objectives and commitments to its local and global customers from its Greensboro, North Carolina, facility.
Delfortgroup says it is committed to maintain the full local supply base and high-quality product lines for its customers. “This acquisition is important to all of our customers as well as the total U.S. tobacco industry as it further develops our key strength to offer tailor-made products, designs and flexible delivery schedules from a local US platform while maintaining high quality products and service,” says Luther Cooper, general manager, Shamrock Specialty Papers.
“Customers will take major advantage of the combination of Delfortgroup’s strengths as a global specialty paper manufacturer for the whole solution range involving cigarette, plug wrap, tipping base papers and bobbins along with a wide range of papers for specialty product applications,” says Martin Zahlbruckner, CEO Delfortgroup.
“Additionally our outstanding innovation management and product development expertise along with product compliance know-how and active sustainability management are further enhanced with the addition of Shamrock’s local production and expertise to our group.”