British American Tobacco moves to new premises

British American Tobacco (BAT) Malta has moved to new premises in Qormi.

"We moved to new modern premises in a central location, following the Central Cigarette factory closure," general manager Ronnie Abela said. "This is a new beginning for us, however British American Tobacco has been in Malta for a hundred years."

The new premises were officially opened by Investment, Industry and IT Minister Austin Gatt last Monday in the presence of BAT's director Stephan Liechti.

BAT 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 that used to operate from Bulebel, Zejtun.

It is the second largest international tobacco company in the world and has operated in Malta since 1907 through various local subsidiary companies.

"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," Mr Abela said.