JUUL Labs, Inc. investing over $125 million in Lexington County operations
May 13, 2019
New operations to help create 500 jobs
JUUL Labs, Inc. today announced plans to invest more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County. This investment is expected to help create more than 500 new jobs to support the assembly operations.
JUUL Labs was established to help adult smokers switch from combustible cigarettes. Since launching in 2015, the company has maintained a commitment to keeping all tobacco products, including JUUL products, out of the hands of youth. The company stopped the sale of non-tobacco and non-menthol based flavored JUULpods to all of its traditional retail store partners in 2018.
The Lexington County operations will assemble and package JUUL products using advanced production techniques. Operations are expected to come online this summer, and those interested in job opportunities should contact Randstad or Aerotek.
“On behalf of Lexington County Council, we are extremely energized about JUUL Labs’ investment, which will help create 500 jobs and additional economic growth in our county. We know that Lexington County provides favorable economic conditions for all industries, and this partnership and announcement is a testament to that fact. We see the potential for JUUL Labs to experience continued success and growth in our county.” -Lexington County Council Chairman Scott Whetstone
“We are excited to work with community leaders to support the creation of high-quality American jobs for a diverse and inclusive workforce drawn from across the Midlands as we continue to invest in helping adult smokers switch from combustible cigarettes and combatting youth usage.” -JUUL Labs Chief Executive Officer Kevin Burns
FIVE FAST FACTS
- JUUL Labs, Inc. is investing over $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County.
- This new investment is expected to help create more than 500 new jobs to support the operations.
- JUUL Labs was established to help adult smokers switch from combustible cigarettes.
- The Lexington County operations will assemble and package JUUL products using advanced production techniques.
- Operations are expected to come online this summer, and those interested in the job opportunities should contact Randstad or Aerotek.
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