Jump to full article: Danville (VA) Register & Bee, 2009-10-08
Author: Tara Bozick
Intro: Japan Tobacco International developed a partnership with Hail & Cotton and J.E.B. International to form JTI Leaf Services, which will process domestic tobacco in Danville, president Steven Daniels of the new company announced Thursday morning.
JTI Leaf Services' offices, tobacco receiving, processing and finished product storage will be located in the Riverview Industrial Park at 202 Stinson Drive in the former Dan River Distribution Center.
Japan Tobacco's $19.5 million investment will bring 39 full-time jobs and 150 seasonal jobs by the time the facility is up and running in August 2010.
"We're excited to be a part of the community and we look forward to a long and successful partnership," Daniels said.
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