In 1958, they established a partnership under the name of Boulos Enterprises Limited (BEL), first located at Oregun, Ikeja, and later relocated on its present 25-acre plot at Ogba Industrial Scheme, Ikeja. Messrs Antoine & Gabriel Boulos started business operations in 1943 in Lagos , Nigeria , where today they own and manage three very important industries . Since the 1950's , Messrs. Antoine & Gabriel Boulos Started investing in Lebanon where today they have important participation in various sectors of the economy . Other investments were as well developed in Europe and the United States. At present , the Boulos Group comprises the following organisations, each independently and professionally managed . Equipped with the best European converting machines, BIL is currently producing and distributing several lines and sub-brands of tissue paper such as Facial tissue, Toilet tissue, Table napkins, Kitchen towels, Handkerchiefs.