Article: Zippo Manufacturing Company Completes Acquisition of D.D.M. Italia; Newly Created Zippo Fashion Italia Will Continue To Market Extensive Line of Handbags and Accessories.

BRADFORD, Pa., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippo Manufacturing Company today announced that it has completed its acquisition of D.D.M. Italia, a leading Italian marketer of leather goods and fashion accessories. Headquartered in Vicenza, D.D.M. Italia manufactures and distributes a broad line of handbags and other products under the brand name Zippo. Both companies are privately held and financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Zippo and D.D.M. Italia are leaders within their respective product categories in Italy. Despite both products drawing on the Zippo name, their ...

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