Philip Morris Expands US Operations With $600M Colorado Plant
Philip Morris Expands US Operations With $600M Colorado Plant
Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM) has announced a $600 million investment through one of its U.S. affiliates to establish a manufacturing facility in Aurora, Colorado.
菲利普莫里斯国际公司（纽交所: PM）宣布通过其美国联属公司投资6千万元，以在科罗拉多州奥罗拉建立一个制造厂。
The new plant, expected to create 500 direct jobs and generate $550 million in annual economic impact, will also add 1,000 indirect jobs as it produces Swedish Match ZYN nicotine pouches to meet the rising demand for smoke-free products among legal-age consumers.
新工厂预计将创造500个直接工作岗位，每年带来5千5百万美元的经济影响，同时生产瑞典Match ZYN尼古丁袋以满足法定年龄消费者对无烟产品的日益增长需求，同样将增加1,000个间接工作岗位。
PMI aims to shift adult smokers in the U.S. away from traditional cigarettes by enhancing its U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
PMI旨在通过增强其美国制造能力将美国成年烟民从传统香烟转化。
PMI Americas President and U.S. CEO Stacey Kennedy said, "We believe Colorado is likeminded in its commitment to innovation, economic opportunity and public health, and we're eager to work with the state and its talented workforce as we expand our U.S. manufacturing presence."
PMI 美洲区总裁兼美国首席执行官斯泰西·肯尼迪表示：“我们认为科罗拉多州在创新、经济机遇和公共卫生方面志同道合，我们渴望与州政府及其才华横溢的劳动力一起拓展我们的美国制造业存在。”
The new facility is scheduled to break ground later this year, with operations starting by the end of 2025 and full production in 2026.
新工厂计划于今年晚些时候动工，2025年底开始生产，2026年实现全面生产。
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另见: Swedish Match North America因DC Flavored销售而被传讯。
The construction phase will create nearly 5,000 jobs, contributig nearly $1 billion to the economy. The facility will offer various career opportunities, including engineering, production, technical, and quality control positions, with an average annual salary of approximately $90,000.
建造阶段将创建近5,000个就业机会，对经济的贡献近10亿美元。该工厂将提供各种职业机会，包括工程、生产、技术和质量控制等岗位，平均年薪约为90,000美元。
PMI's Swedish Match North America division is also ramping up production at its Owensboro, Kentucky facility.
PMI的瑞典Match北美分部也在其肯塔基州欧文斯伯勒的工厂增加产能。
PMI entered the U.S. market after acquiring Swedish Match in late 2022. ZYN pouches offer a smoke-free alternative for legal-age nicotine users and have been available in the U.S. for over a decade.
PMI在2022年底收购瑞典Match后进入了美国市场。ZYN袋提供了一种无烟的选择，供法定年龄用户使用，在美国已经上市超过十年。
PMI said its U.S. affiliates follow strict marketing practices, ensuring access is limited to adults 21 and older. They do not use social media influencers under 35 and employ age-verification systems like "Double Verify" to restrict digital advertising to the legal-age audience.
PMI表示，其美国联属公司遵循严格的营销实践，确保仅限21岁及以上的成年人使用。他们不使用35岁以下的社交媒体影响者，并采用像“Double Verify”这样的年龄验证系统，限制数字广告的法定年龄观众。
Philip Morris stock has gained more than 7% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLP) and Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:VDC).
菲利普莫里斯股票过去12个月上涨超过7％。投资者可以通过日常消费品精选行业指数etf-spdr（NYSE：XLP）和非周期性消费品etf-vanguard（NYSE：VDC）获得该股票的暴露度。
Price Action: PM shares traded higher by 0.80% at $105.92 on Tuesday.
价格行动：Pm股票周二上涨0.80％，报105.92美元。
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