Peterson Pipe Acquired by Laudisi Enterprises

Palmer concurred, noting that "Laudisi deeply understands and appreciates the spirit and culture of Peterson as well as its importance to pipe smokers and collectors." "Peterson is in good hands," said Palmer, "This is a new and exciting chapter in our history."

The Peterson factory will remain in operation at its present location on Pearse Street in Sallynoggin. The Peterson of Dublin store will likewise remain on Nassau Street. The Kapp & Peterson craftsmen and administrative staff will continue in their present roles. Damien Maguire, Financial Director for Peterson, will succeed Tom Palmer as managing director. Conor Palmer, Commercial Director, will remain through the transition. The Smokingpipes Europe team will relocate to Peterson's facility in Sallynoggin. Joshua Burgess will oversee all of Laudisi's European interests.

Actually the more I think about it, there could have been no better buyer for the pipe division of Peterson than smokingpipes. Its just a great company. Peterson is in safe hands now.