According to Central National Latin America’s general director, Arthur Gonoretzky, the new website has a Portuguese and an English version. “This is a special moment to Branac as it will allow our clients to know us better and count on us to purchase products from the main global producers,” the executive stated.

To lead the new business segment, Scott Griffin will be joining Central National from Perry H. Koplik & Sons, Inc., where he was instrumental in the development of a significant tissue business. Mr. Griffin will be Director of Tissue Sales at Central National, reporting to Warren Pullen-Senior Vice President. Mr. Griffin’s primary responsibility will be to source and sell parent tissue rolls to independent converters of tissue and toweling in North America. Mr. Griffin has the full support of Michael Koplik, CEO of Perry H. Koplik & Sons, Inc., who will be helping to ensure a smooth transition of Koplik’s existing tissue business to Central National.

The company will operate as “Central National Dis Ticaret A.S.”and will eventually change its name to “Central National Turkey”, subject to the provisions of Turkish law. As part of the agreement, Central National Europe has the options to purchase the company’s remaining shares at a later date.

“Founded by Mr. Osman Tokat, Tradera has become onte of the most respected suppliers of wood pulp and corrugating materials in Turkey,” said Ken Wallach, Chairman and Chief Executive of Central National-Gottesman Inc. “We are pleased that Osman Tokat, who has been our long time sales agent, will continue to lead Central National Turkey as its Managing Director, and we are delighted to welcome him and his excellent team of sales and support professionals into the Central National organization.

“This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity to expand our business with leading paper mills, merchants, newspaper, and corrugators in Turkey – one of the fastest- growing markets in the region and a core part of our European activities.

“The Tradera transaction follows Central National Europe’s early 2011 acquisition of a controlling interest in Korda Kagit Pazarlama ve Ticaret A.S, one of Turkey’s leading paper merchants. It demonstrates CNG’s commitment to growing a strong pulp, paper, and paperboard sales platform in Turkey and the surrounding area and reflects CNG’s strategy to expand its sales activities, both organically and through acquisition, in growing markets around the world.”

“Hudson Valley was founded in 1875 and is one of the leading fine paper distributors in the Northeast,” said Ken Wallach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Central National-Gottesman.  “Hudson Valley is managed by members of the fourth and fifth generation of the founding family and maintains the pride, integrity, and professionalism embodied in its long and distinguished history.  We look forward to adding the accomplished professionals at Hudson Valley to our existing New England sales and support team.  This acquisition enables us to offer our customers and suppliers an unrivaled level of service while strengthening our leading position in the important Northeast market.”

This transaction is Lindenmeyr Munroe’s fourth acquisition of a paper merchant in the past 15 months, including three in the United States and one overseas.  It demonstrates Central National-Gottesman’s commitment to the paper distribution business and the company’s strong desire to grow, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

Alexandra Pereira will serve as Sales Manager in Bogota and will primarily focus on printing and writing papers. Previously she worked at Papernet Ltda., a Colombian fine paper trading company and held various positions with Vidrio Muran S.A and Inextra S.A (Procter & Gamble Colombia). Alexandra will report to Arthur Gonoretzky, our Managing Director of Latin America.

“The Hudson City division of Frank Parsons, Inc. has a long and successful history as one of the preferred paper suppliers in the metropolitan New York area,” said Ken Wallach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Central National-Gottesman Inc. “We look forward to combining the excellent resources of the Hudson City division with our New York sales and support group, located in our state-of-the-art regional distribution center in Moonachie, New Jersey. This acquisition will strengthen Lindenmeyr Munroe’s leading position in the important New York market and underscores our continued commitment to expand our paper distribution business, both internally and through strategic acquisitions.”

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