We have processing facilities in Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey. They are equipped with the latest technology to allow for greater efficiency in the leaf processing workflow, while having the flexibility to meet our customers’ standards, expectations and schedule. A regional office is maintained in Greece, where the production of contracted tobacco is supervised and purchasing is organized.
Jonathan R. Wertheimer
Universal participates in oriental leaf tobacco through a strategic partnership with what we believe to be the leading oriental leaf merchant in the world, Socotab, L.L.C. Jonathan R. Wertheimer is the Chief Executive Officer of Socotab. His 31 years of experience encompass all of the oriental tobacco markets that we operate within, which include Turkey, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Greece.
Socotab EOOD Greek Branch (Greece)
Socotab DOO, Bitola (North Macedonia)
Socotab Frana S.A. (Switzerland)
Socotab Yaprak Tütün Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Turkey)
