We are able to source all styles of dark tobaccos through both local operations owned and operated by Universal, and through our global partners.

Regional Directors

Friedrich G. Bossert

We have a leading position in worldwide dark air-cured tobacco markets. Friedrich G. Bossert leads this business, and has 41 years of experience in this niche market. The global nature of this operation casts a large net over the world including the United States, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador and the Philippines as well as having a presence in all of Universal’s other regions.

Regional Operations
Ermor Tabarama Tabacos do Brasil Ltda. (Brazil)
Inetab-Kaubeck, SRL (Dominican Republic)
Gebrüder Kulenkampff GmbH (Germany)
PT. Tempu Rejo (Indonesia)
Tabacalera San Fernando S.R.L. (Paraguay)
Universal Leaf Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)
Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company of Pennsylvania, Inc. (U.S.A.)
Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Kenbridge) (U.S.A.)