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By StratusGroup, Labels & Labeling, Hewlett-Packard

StratusGroup is among the first North American converters to install the HP WS6000 Digital Press to provide faster, flashier labels and packaging to dynamic pharmaceutical, beauty, beverage and food markets. As the consumer products marketplace becomes more competitive, brand owners have an increasing need for flexibility and agility in the production of labels and packaging. The demand for more short-to-medium run lengths jobs is fueled by multiple trends

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By Gruppo Campari

Milan, 29 May 2009 – Gruppo Campari has finalised the purchase of Wild Turkey®, cementing its position among the leading companies in the US and international premium spirits markets. The deal, originally announced on 8 April 2009, is the largest acquisition in Campari’s history. Gruppo Campari paid US$ 581 million cash (or € 417 million at the closing exchange rate), to Pernod Ricard for the brand. The price paid includes an adjustment of approximately US$ 6 million (or € 4.3 million at the closing exchange rate), mainly relating to inventory. The acquisition has received approval of US and Italian antitrust authorities.

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