Sep 05, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Premier Paper Group has announced the expansion of its operations in the south of England with the acquisition of Dorset based merchant Arc Paper. Arc Paper’s Tony Chutter will join Premier’s Southampton team in a senior role. He said: “Arc Paper and the Premier Paper Group have a similar ethos which is a 100% commitment to customers. We also share the core values of local people offering local service and the development of long-standing relationships.” Premier Paper Group is the UK’s largest independent paper group offering locally held branch stocks and dedicated local sales teams; backed by the strength of national stock holdings and key partnerships with world class paper manufacturers. Graham Griffiths, Managing Director of The Premier Paper Group commented; “We are continuing our strategy of controlled growth, even in the current challenging market. I am delighted with the acquisition of Arc Paper which will further strengthen our southern operation and fuel future investment in the region.” The Premier Paper Group the UK's leading independent paper distributors, serving customers through five distinctive specialist divisions.