Factory Expanding in KY
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Philip Morris is spending $232 million to expand its factory in Owensboro.
The expansion will add up to 450 new jobs and help boost production of Zyn nicotine pouches, which is a brand of the fastest-growing segment of the tobacco industry.
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Factory Expanding in KY
Clip: Season 3 Episode 62 | 55sVideo has Closed Captions
The expansion will add up to 450 new jobs and help boost production of Zyn nicotine pouches, which is a brand of the fastest-growing segment of the tobacco industry.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipHundreds of new jobs are coming to Kentucky.
Today, the Beshear administration announced.
Philip morris is spending $232 million to expand its Swedish match factory in Owensboro, adding 450 jobs.
It's the fifth largest investment project in the state this year.
The expansion will help boost production of Zen nicotine pouches, which is a brand of the fastest growing segment of the tobacco industry.
Philip morris executives said, quote, Smoking cigarets is the most harmful way to consume nicotine.
We are accelerating our mission toward a smoke free future to move adults away from Cigarets and other traditional tobacco products by providing better alternatives.
Construction is already underway at the Owensboro facility.
It's expected to be complete by the second quarter of 2025.
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