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.
菲利普莫里斯國際公司（紐交所: PM）宣佈通過其美國聯屬公司投資6千萬元，以在科羅拉多州奧羅拉建立一個製造廠。
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.
新工廠預計將創造500個直接工作崗位，每年帶來5千5百萬美元的經濟影響，同時生產瑞典Match ZYN尼古丁袋以滿足法定年齡消費者對無煙產品的日益增長需求，同樣將增加1,000個間接工作崗位。
PMI aims to shift adult smokers in the U.S. away from traditional cigarettes by enhancing its U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
PMI旨在通過增強其美國製造能力將美國成年菸民從傳統香菸轉化。
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 美洲區總裁兼美國首席執行官斯泰西·肯尼迪表示：“我們認爲科羅拉多州在創新、經濟機遇和公共衛生方面志同道合，我們渴望與州政府及其才華橫溢的勞動力一起拓展我們的美國製造業存在。”
The new facility is scheduled to break ground later this year, with operations starting by the end of 2025 and full production in 2026.
新工廠計劃於今年晚些時候動工，2025年底開始生產，2026年實現全面生產。
Also Read: Swedish Match North America Subpoenaed Over DC Flavored Sales
另見: Swedish Match North America因DC Flavored銷售而被傳訊。
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.
建造階段將創建近5,000個就業機會，對經濟的貢獻近10億美元。該工廠將提供各種職業機會，包括工程、生產、技術和質量控制等崗位，平均年薪約爲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歐文斯伯勒的工廠增加產能。
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年底收購瑞典Match後進入了美國市場。ZYN袋提供了一種無煙的選擇，供法定年齡用戶使用，在美國已經上市超過十年。
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，其美國聯屬公司遵循嚴格的營銷實踐，確保僅限21歲及以上的成年人使用。他們不使用35歲以下的社交媒體影響者，並採用像“Double Verify”這樣的年齡驗證系統，限制數字廣告的法定年齡觀衆。
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).
菲利普莫里斯股票過去12個月上漲超過7％。投資者可以通過日常消費品精選行業指數etf-spdr（NYSE：XLP）和非週期性消費品etf-vanguard（NYSE：VDC）獲得該股票的暴露度。
Price Action: PM shares traded higher by 0.80% at $105.92 on Tuesday.
價格行動：Pm股票週二上漲0.80％，報105.92美元。
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