Nov 08, 2013. /Lesprom Network/.  The sale of the Cham Paper Group's mills in Carmignano and Condino, Italy, to the Delfort Group announced on 15 July 2013 has fallen through on account of the unsuccessful outcome of contract negotiations between the Delfort Group and the Italian employees' representatives in Carmignano. This means that both mills will remain in the possession of the Cham Paper Group, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

By contrast, the general manager of the Italian mills, Marcello Di Giacomo, who joined the Cham Paper Group one year ago, will be leaving the Group. His remit will be assumed by the mill managers in Carmignano and Condino, Gianluca Scaglioni and Gerold Zuegg, and the Group's executive management.

The activities of the Cham Paper Group in Switzerland will not be impacted by retaining the Italian mills. As of this year the Group's industrial operations in Switzerland are focussed on the finishing (coating technology) of sourced base paper and the development, launch and marketing of premium product lines and services.

Cham Paper Group is a leading manufacturer of coated speciality papers. The group generates value added for its customers by providing finishing-based functional capabilities. Founded in 1657, at its three locations in Switzerland and Italy the company develops and manufactures speciality papers for use in the consumer goods, industrial release and digital imaging sectors.