Three offers to buy Polmos in Bielsko-Biała and Józefów

Still this year the State Treasury is to finalize the sale of its Polmos spirit producers in Bielsko-Biała and Józefów. Both of the plants' flagship brand is Extra Żytnia and both are recognized as medium-sized sprit manufacturers. "Offers to purchase the plant in Bielsko-Biała have been presented by Bartimpex, a local alcohol wholesaler Kinga, and Alko Spirit alcohol distributor," said one of the representatives of the Treasury's press office. Bartimpex and Alko Spirit have also submitted binding offers to take over Polmos Józefów, and will compete with Polska Grupa Alkoholi and Krzysztof Tryliński, a co owner of French Belvedere. Analysts say that in order to settle the question of Extra Żytnia brand ownership both companies are likely to be sold to one investor. For a stake of 80% of the plant in Bielsko-Biała the state is likely to receive zł.25 million and a rather smaller amount for the distiller based in Józefów. (Puls Biznesu, p. 7) A.K.