Philip Morris International (PMI) doubled its planned investment in its Aurora, Colorado, manufacturing campus to $1.2 billion through 2028. The company increased funding to expand production capacity for Zyn nicotine pouches amid rising global demand. The facility officially opened today as a central component of PMI’s transition toward smoke-free products.
The project began in 2024 with an initial $600 million commitment. Construction of this first new PMI manufacturing complex in the U.S. took approximately 19 months.
The campus will employ around 500 people once it reaches full operational capacity. The facility will generate an estimated $550 million in annual economic impact. This expansion supports Zyn’s domestic growth and establishes an export hub for markets in Asia and Latin America.