Here is an overview of companies in the Philippines that are involved in the production and distribution of tobacco machinery:
• Japan Tobacco International(JTI)Philippines
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• JTI began operations in the Philippines in 2000 with JT International(Philippines),Inc.They have a market office and Global Business Services Manila(GBS Manila)in Taguig City,a manufacturing plant in Batangas called JTI Asia Manufacturing Corp.(JTI-AMC),and 38 sales branches across the country.JTI-AMC has been producing brands like Winston,Camel,Mevius,Mighty,and Marvels since 2017.They also have a significant presence in the local tobacco market,with a 37%share as of August 2021.
• Prudence Development&Management Corporation(PDMC)
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• PDMC is a premier manufacturer and exporter of tobacco cut-rags,cigarettes,and other tobacco-related products in the Philippines.They are ISO 9001 QMS Certified by TUVSUD Philippines since 2017 and are located at the Clark Freeport Economic Zone(CFEZ)in Pampanga,Philippines.PDMC specializes in cut-rag production,finished filter rods,and cigarettes in various custom-made blends adhering to the demands of its clients.They import and export products mainly to countries like Vietnam,Malaysia,Taiwan,Thailand,Singapore,Africa,China,USA,and Latin American countries.
• Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corporation(PMFTC)
• Note:While specific details about their machinery production are not provided,PMFTC is a significant player in the Philippine tobacco industry,with a new manufacturing facility for smoke-free products(heated tobacco)in Tanauan,Batangas.The facility has the capacity to produce 3.5 billion heated tobacco sticks per year and will produce heated tobacco sticks under the brand BLENDS,to be used exclusively with the“BONDS by IQOS”device.
These companies represent a cross-section of the tobacco machinery industry in the Philippines,offering a variety of products and services that cater to the specific needs of the tobacco sector.Their contributions range from primary processing to packaging and distribution,covering all aspects of tobacco product manufacturing.