Borsalino 160th Anniversary Celebrated With Postage Stamp

Borsalino celebrates its 160th anniversary with a postage stamp. Launched on Tuesday, the stamp, which is priced at 0.95 euro, or $1.1 at current exchange rate, features the logo of the brand, as well as the image of its signature men’s hat. The stamp will be available in Italy at the national post offices, at the “Spazio Filatelia” stores, as well as online at poste.it. “It’s an honor for the company to receive such an important recognition,” said Borsalino head of communication Sasha Camperio. “Stamps marked the Italian history by celebrating prestigious personalities and outstanding companies of the Made in Italy. During the last 160 years, Borsalino impeccably represented the Italian craftsmanship in the world.” The Borsalino stamp is part of the series “The Excellence of the Productive and Economic System,” which also includes one dedicated to Salvatore Ferragamo released in November 2015. Borsalino postage stamp  Courtesy Photo Last year, Haeres Equita, an Italian company based in Valenza, near Alessandria, completed the acquisition of Borsalino, which was facing financial troubles. While financial details were not disclosed at the time of the transaction, it was valued at about 20 million euros, or $22.3 million at average exchange rate, corresponding to Borsalino’s debts. As a result of the acquisition,

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