Philip Morris

Philip Morris USA is the United States tobacco division of Altria Group, Inc.

Philip Morris USA split from Philip Morris International in 2008. This has caused a drop in the needed cigarette production due to no need for export product. Philip Morris is planning to shut down its Concord, NC manufacturing facility and move all domestic production to Richmond, VA. The shutdown is planned to be completed by 2010.

On January 27, 2003, Philip Morris Companies Inc. changed its name to Altria Group, Inc. Even under this new name, Altria continues to own 100% of Philip Morris USA. Some view this name change as an effort by Altria to deemphasize its historical association with tobacco products.

In the fall of 2003, Philip Morris USA (abbreviated PM USA) moved its headquarters from New York City to Richmond, Virginia .

Philip Morris USA Inc. home offices and facilities include headquarters, manufacturing, processing and support facilities in the Richmond, Virginia area; a manufacturing facility in Cabarrus County, North Carolina; sales offices crisscrossing the U.S.; and an office in The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Philip Morris USA brands include Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Merit, Parliament, Alpine, Basic, Cambridge, Bristol, Bucks, Chesterfield, Collector's Choice, Commander, English Ovals, Lark, L&M, Benson & Hedges, Players and Saratoga.

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