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Independent Distillers Group

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Founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 1987 as Independent Liquor (NZ) Ltd, the now named Independent Distillers Group manufactures and distributes alcoholic beverages to export markets worldwide. While its core business is its own ready to drink (RTD) brands, it also produces a selection of beer, wine and spirits under its own brands. Bought by Asahi Breweries in 2011 and renamed Asahi Premium Beverages in 2013.

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Type Wholly-owned subsidiary
Subsidiaries Independent Liquor (NZ) Ltd 

Alcoholic beverages

Private equity firms, Unitas Capital (formerly CCMP Capital Asia) and Pacific Equity Partners bought New Zealand's Independent Liquor in 2006. It was put up for sale after founder Michael Erceg died in a helicopter crash in November, 2005. Purchased by Japan's Asahi in 2011.

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Address 50 Swann Drive, Laverton, VIC, 3028, Australia
Phone 03 8369 0300
Website www.independentdistillers.com

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