Philip Morris International (PMI), the international tobacco and nicotine company has officially opened its $1.2 billion manufacturing campus in Aurora, Colorado.
The 780,000-square-foot facility, located on a 148-acre site, represents PMI U.S. first greenfield manufacturing complex in the United States and began full commercial production in July 2026. Designed to expand domestic production capacity for Zyn nicotine pouches, the campus integrates production, packaging, warehousing, distribution and operations, supporting markets across Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The investment, originally announced as a $600 million project in 2024, doubled in planned capital expenditures through 2028 to include manufacturing equipment, infrastructure, facility development and future production expansion.
Stacey Kennedy, CEO of PMI U.S., stated: “Aurora represents an important milestone for PMI U.S. and our continued investment in our business here. This facility expands our production capacity, strengthens our supply chain, and enhances our ability to serve growing demand in the United States and around the world”.
The facility is expected to directly employ approximately 500 people, with PMI estimating the site will support around 1,000 indirect jobs.
Source: Tobacco Reporter
