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Latest Updates

April 8, 2026 2 min read

American Snuff Company Grows Clarksville Workforce

Adriano Rusak, VP of Manufacturing, American Snuff Company, recently shared with Nashville Business Journal how the Reynolds American company has added more than 50 manufacturing roles at its Clarksville, Tennessee facility, the second largest production site across the Reynolds American companies (Reynolds American). Located northwest of Nashville in one of Tennessee’s fastest growing regions, … Continued

March 27, 2026 1 min read

Reynolds American Named a 2026 Gold Employer on the “Where You Work Matters” List

The Reynolds American companies (Reynolds American) have been named a 2026 Gold employer on the inaugural Where You Work Matters List. In addition to an overall Gold designation, Reynolds American earned a Gold rating for Early Career opportunities and a Platinum rating for Growth, reflecting a continued focus on developing talent and career progression. … Continued

March 26, 2026 3 min read

Reynolds American Expands Manufacturing Workforce at American Snuff Company in Clarksville

More than 50 new manufacturing roles at Clarksville facility underscores continued investment in future-ready U.S. manufacturing careers. Clarksville, Tenn., (March 26, 2026) – As part of the Reynolds American companies’ (Reynolds American) significant investment in American manufacturing, American Snuff Company, a Reynolds American company, is hiring more than 50 new manufacturing roles at its Clarksville, … Continued

March 12, 2026 2 min read

How Reynolds Is Growing the Triad’s Manufacturing Workforce

Borgia Walker, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Chief People Officer at Reynolds American Inc., recently shared with the Triad Business Journal how Reynolds American is growing its manufacturing workforce across North Carolina’s Triad by creating long-term career opportunities, expanding skills development, and modernizing how employees are trained and supported. Her perspective reflects the Growing … Continued

March 5, 2026 4 min read

Growing Tomorrow: Reynolds American Commits to Invest $3.2 Billion by 2030 to Grow U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation

Investment supports more than 2,000 U.S. jobs while expanding manufacturing capacity and fueling innovation across a multicategory portfolio WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., (March 5, 2026) — The Reynolds American companies (Reynolds American) announced a forward-looking commitment to invest more than $3.2 billion across its U.S. operations by 2030, reinforcing its long-term focus on value creation and … Continued

Press Releases

March 26, 2026 3 min read

Reynolds American Expands Manufacturing Workforce at American Snuff Company in Clarksville

March 5, 2026 4 min read

Growing Tomorrow: Reynolds American Commits to Invest $3.2 Billion by 2030 to Grow U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation

February 12, 2026 2 min read

Reynolds American Employees Commemorate 150th Anniversary by Sealing Time Capsule in Tobaccoville, NC

TOBACCOVILLE, N.C. (February 11, 2026) — Employees of the Reynolds American organization (Reynolds) gathered today at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, North Carolina, to officially conclude the organization’s 150th anniversary of the founding of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. To conclude this milestone, employees selected a curated collection of items for the 150th Anniversary … Continued

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Building a Smokeless World

October 7, 2025 2 min read

Podcast: Collaborative Efforts Drive Decrease in Underage Tobacco Use

Reynolds and TruAge spotlight industry innovation in underage access prevention. In a recent episode of CSP’s At Your Convenience podcast, Kara Calderon, Head of Underage Access Prevention at Reynolds, and Stephanie Sikorski, CEO of TruAge, spoke about the collaborative efforts to prevent underage access to tobacco and nicotine products. The conversation highlighted … Continued

May 16, 2025 3 min read

New Research Supports the Role of Smokeless Product Alternatives in Tobacco Harm Reduction

At the Reynolds American organization, we believe science should be more than a set of data points—it should also lead to meaningful change. That’s why our commitment to Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) is grounded in science, transparency, and real-world evidence. Through THR, we aim to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World—one … Continued

May 6, 2025 1 min read

Fortune Brand Studio Interview: The Global BAT Group Leads the Charge for a Smokeless World

Learn how the global BAT Group aims to reach 50 million adult consumers of smokeless products. The global BAT organization has a mission to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World and aims to reach 50 million adult consumers of its smokeless products globally by 2030. In the video above, … Continued

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Sustainability

August 5, 2025 6 min read

Reynolds Executive Bernd Meyer Named Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Award Recipient

Reynolds American Inc. is pleased to share that Bernd Meyer, EVP, Operations, has been named a winner of the 2025 Sustainability Awards presented by Business Intelligence Group. Bernd was recognized in the Sustainability Hero – Executive category for his outstanding work in advancing environmental and social impact while delivering measurable business results across the Reynolds … Continued

April 22, 2025 3 min read

Reynolds Opens Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant

TOBACCOVILLE, N.C. (APRIL 22, 2025) – The Reynolds WaterHub officially opened today at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C., with representatives of the Reynolds American organization (Reynolds) and H2O Innovation hosting business and community leaders for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. The WaterHub® is an advanced water recycling facility and product of H2O Innovation projected … Continued

April 8, 2025 2 min read

Pins for a Purpose: Reynolds American Organization Participates in Bowl For Kids’ Sake

Bowl For Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters Services’ (BBBS) largest and longest-running annual fundraiser — and the Reynolds American organization participated since the beginning over 40 years ago. However, it is more than a fundraiser, it is a joyous occasion for employees to come together for fun, while also helping the community. … Continued

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People & Culture

March 27, 2026 1 min read

Reynolds American Named a 2026 Gold Employer on the “Where You Work Matters” List

January 29, 2024 2 min read

Reynolds Announces Key Senior Leadership Appointments

Christy Canary-Garner named Senior Vice President, Marketing; Valerie Mras named Senior Vice President, Vapor Winston-Salem, N.C. (January 29, 2024) – Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior leaders within its operating companies, effective February 1, 2024. Christy Canary-Garner, currently Vice President, Marketing, … Continued

January 3, 2024 2 min read

Reynolds American Inc. Announces Appointment of Wade Huckabee as SVP, Strategy and Transformation

Winston-Salem, N.C. (January 3, 2024) – Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wade Huckabee to the role of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Transformation. In this role, Huckabee will be responsible for the development and realization of the U.S. strategy and serve on the Reynolds … Continued

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