{"id":12980,"date":"2026-04-27T06:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=12980"},"modified":"2026-04-27T06:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:27:09","slug":"ba-glass-picks-stake-in-glass-packaging-business-sotuver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=12980","title":{"rendered":"BA Glass picks stake in glass packaging business Sotuver"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The deal supports BA Glass\u2019s view of Tunisia as a stable economy with advantages as an industrial centre in the Mediterranean region. Credit: BA Glass Group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

BA Glass Group has selected an equity stake in Tunisian glass packaging company Sotuveri, which is majority owned by Bayahi Group.<\/p>\n

The stake size is said to be \u201csignificant\u201d, though financial specifics of the deal remain undisclosed.<\/p>\n

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According to a BA Glass press release, the partnership is intended to expedite Sotuver\u2019s development by using the experience of both entities.<\/p>\n

Sotuver CEO Khaled Bayahi said: \u201cThis collaboration opens new horizons for Sotuver and reinforces our shared commitment to innovation and excellence, strengthening Sotuver\u2019s position as a leading player in the region, and enhancing growth perspective for the Tunisian industrial sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

The deal helps enhance BA Glass\u2019s presence in North Africa and aligns with its wider plan to grow in Mediterranean and African markets.<\/p>\n

The release adds that the transaction also signals BA Glass\u2019s view of Tunisia as a stable economy with advantages as an industrial centre in the Mediterranean region.<\/p>\n

According to the company, the alliance will bring operational synergies and efficiency gains by combining local market knowledge with BA Glass\u2019s technical and industrial knowledge while providing a basis for long-term value creation in the region.<\/p>\n

BA Glass Group CEO Tiago Moreira da Silva commented: \u201cThis investment is a defining milestone in our global growth strategy. Tunisia offers a unique combination of talent, infrastructure, and strategic location, making it an ideal gateway to African markets.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy partnering with the Bayahi Group and the Sotuver team, we are committed to delivering enhanced value to our customers and driving technical excellence across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

In November 2023, BA Glass\u00a0acquired a\u00a060%\u00a0stake<\/a>\u00a0in Mexican glass packaging producer Vidrio Formas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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