HTL in the Netherlands and DHT in Germany recycle tobacco by-products and form part of the Universal Leaf Tobacco Group of companies. HTL in Eindhoven (previously Deli-HTL) is specialized in the production of cigarette filler. DHT in Hockenheim is tuned to the cigar industry and makes filler, binder, wrapper, one-leaf and tipping paper. Both companies were founded in the 50's (DHT 1956, HTL 1959) and have become experts in the world of reconstituted tobacco.