Last week, Central Cigarette Company Limited announced the formation of a new sister company British American Tobacco (Malta) Limited. This follows the decision to close Central Cigarette Company Limited’s manufacturing operation in Malta. The new company will be responsible for the importation and distribution of tobacco products in Malta.

Employees of Central Cigarette Company Limited will be transferred to the new company with the same terms and conditions, including their past service with Central Cigarette Company Limited.

Ronnie Abela, the general manager of the new company said: “Following recent developments, it was felt that it was time to align our business structure with that of our parent company British American Tobacco plc. This change will not have any effect whatsoever on our business relationships and the quality and distribution of our products.”

For the time being, the company will continue to operate from its current premises in Bulebel and there will not be any changes besides the company name.