ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

Lithuania-based paper producerGrigeo Group is expeanding into Western Europe with its acquisition of Huchtemeier Papier in Germany. The deal, it says, opens up the group's largest European market and new expansion opportunities in Germany and the neighbouring countries.

Based in Dortmund, Huchtemeier Papier is a family-owned business with over 125 years of tradition. Its products are used in the cleaning industry, hotel and catering, industry, retail and the medical sector. With sales offices in Germany, Austria, Poland, and Turkey, it employs 47 people.

Tomas Jozonis, CEO of Grigeo Group, commented: "By acquiring Huchtemeier Papier, we are not only acquiring a company with deep traditions and a strong name in the German paper market, but also invaluable experience and partnerships built up over more than a century.

"This is a strategic move that opens up the largest European market for us - Germany, as well as Austria, where Huchtemeier Papier has a strong position. For our hygiene paper segment, this step will allow us to expand our logistics chain and ensure long-term partnerships with local customers."

Huchtemeier Papier will continue to operate as an independent business unit, as well as retaining its name and management.

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