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Swedish Match Kentucky Factory Expands ZYN Production Creating 450 Jobs Investing $232 Million OWENSBORO, KY - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear with Stacey Kennedy, CEO of Philip Morris International U.S. Business announced the Swedish Match Kentucky Manufacturing Facility Expansion to support the company’s U.S. mission to deliver a smoke-free future. The Kentucky facility is part of PMI smoke-free U.S. operations including Wilson, N.C., and an under-construction manufacturing center Aurora, Colorado. The expansion is expected to create an additional 450 direct jobs with an ongoing annual economic impact of $277 million and an additional 410 indirect jobs for the commonwealth of Kentucky. The facility produces ZYN nicotine pouches to help meet the growing demand from legal-age consumers switching from cigarettes or other traditional tobacco products. Construction of the expanded facility is already underway—including the addition of more production space—with progressive production increases expected during the project. Completion is targeted by the second quarter of 2025. The construction phase of the project alone is expected to create nearly 2,800 jobs with about $414 million in economic impact. Career opportunities at the facility will cover a wide range of skill levels including positions such as engineers, production staff, technicians and quality control.

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