Campari Australia has announced the sale of its manufacturing site located in Derrimut, Victoria to Garage Beverages Manufacturing. Agreements have been signed for the purchase of the facility, with sale targeted for completion towards mid-2025.
Established in 2011, Garage Beverages is a privately owned Australian business focused on beverage contract packing, offering canning and bottling services for a range of beverages. The company’s main facility is located in Truganina, Victoria – just around the corner from the Derrimut site.
Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed, but a distribution centre in the same manufacturing precinct was sold to a private investor for over $20 million in 2021. The facility is occupied by Cryer Malt – one of the largest distributors of craft-brewing ingredients in Australia and New Zealand.
Campari Australia managing director, Jacopo Borsa, said the sale of the Derrimut site was part of a broader strategy to focus the business on the sale and marketing of Campari’s iconic brands.
“We are pleased to partner with Garage Beverages, a local manufacturer with extensive manufacturing experience and a strong commitment to excellence,” Borsa said.
“We look forward to working with Garage Beverages over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition.”
As part of the agreements, Garage Beverages will continue to manufacture Campari Australia’s ready to drink products, which includes Wild Turkey, Skyy Vodka, and Espolòn Tequila, at the site.
The Derrimut site was Campari’s only production facility in Australia, although it maintains offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.
