Nuqul Group signs agreement with Labor Union to enhance Group’s working environment

Press release

Published April 11th, 2011 - 11:08 GMT

Al Bawaba

Building on its continuous efforts and quest to enhance the working environment for its employees, Nuqul Group has recently signed an agreement with the Labor Union in the presence of Mr. Mazen Ma’aitah, President of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Jordan. The agreement aims at providing the Group members with better surroundings, increased salaries and improved working conditions.

The agreement covered employees working in FINE, Al Keena and Al Snobar Hygienic Paper companies in addition to the Perfect Printing Press and Quality Printing Press in Jordan.

Upon signing the agreement, Nicola Billeh, Human Resources Director at Nuqul Group stated: “Our employees witnessed the direct impact of our previous agreements with the Labor Union on their livelihood; and we will definitely continue partnering with the Labor Union to further enhance our support for all employees working at Nuqul Group”.

Mohammad Al Zubi, president of the General Trade Union of Workers in printing, publishing and paper said: ”Our partnership with Nuqul Groups goes back for several years now; on behalf of the Labor Union, we respect their wish to continuously enhance and improve their employees’ working standards. The renewal of our agreement reflects the Group’s sincere wish to continuously be there for their team”.

The agreement also entails the organization of regular meetings between both parties to share the expertise and knowledge, and maintain the sustainability of development, improved working conditions and the preserving labor rights.

Celebrating 60 years of achievements, innovation and impacting surrounding communities, Nuqul Group today runs different investments and industries led by an empowered 5800 team members spanning several continents.

Nuqul Group embodies two major holding entities; FINE Hygienic Holding (FHH) being the umbrella for paper mills, FINE hygienic paper companies and supporting industries; while The Promise Holding includes diverse investments in different sectors and modes.

Background Information

Nuqul Group

The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Elia Nuqul, founded Nuqul Brothers Company on January 1, 1952 in Jordan as a trade and import company for foodstuff. This modest operation has grown over the years to become a worldwide corporation embracing a number of ventures in the Middle East region, and has been distinguished for its emphasis on ethical business practices and an appreciation for opportunity. Six years later, in 1958, Fine Hygienic Paper Company was established and soon became the region’s flagship brand for hygienic paper products.