Philip Morris International Inc. has announced an expansion for Swedish Match, creating 450 new jobs with a $232 million investment.
The Owensboro facility produces Swedish Match ZYN nicotine pouches, and the expanded production will allow the company to meet growing global demand from consumers for smoke-free products.
Construction on the expanded facility has already begun with completion expected by the second quarter of 2025. The investment also will facilitate the move from a 24-hour, five days-per-week schedule to 24/7 production later this year.
New jobs created at the location will include engineers, production staff, technicians and quality control.
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“Since Swedish Match’s arrival in our community in 1973, they have been a premier employer where many of our neighbors have been thrilled to make their work home,” said Charlie Castlen, Daviess County Judge/Executive.
“The quality of our community workforce has been evident by Swedish Match’s repetitive investment in upgrades to their facilities, always coupled with additional employment. With today’s announcement, Swedish Match’s Daviess County employee count will be more than four times what it was in 1973. On behalf of our community, I say thank you and congratulations to Swedish Match on this historic announcement!”
