The Altria Group Inc., previously known as Philip Morris Company, until January 23, 2003, is a diversified holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the Altria Group manufactures and sells cigarettes, tobacco products, packaged foods and beverages.
Altria named in a 2009 Time Magazine article as one of ten U.S. companies not likely to experience layoffs.Time Magazine: Ten American Companies That Won't Cut Jobs (February 20, 2009)
Key Dates
- 1860: Altria Group founded
- 1881: Went public in London
- 1902: Philip Morris incorporated in New York City
- 1924: Marlboro brand introduced
- 1954: First major affiliate outside of the US created : Philip Morris (Australia) Ltd
- 1969: Acquired Miller Brewing Company
- 1988: Acquired Kraft Foods
- 2000: Merged with Nabisco
- 2002: Sold Miller Brewing Company
- 2008: Moved headquarters from NYC to Henrico County, Virginia
Product List
- Alpine
- Basic
- Best
- Bristol
- Bucks
- Cambridge
- Chesterfield
- Classic
- Collector's Choice
- Commander
- Drina
- English Ovals
- F6
- Lark
- Long Beach
- L&M;
- Marlboro
- Merit
- Morava
- Next
- Parliament
- Players
- Saratoga
- Sampoerna
- Virginia Slims
Altria Group's Brands
Altria Group's Competitors
Carolina Group: Official Site | Hoovers
Altadis: Official Site | Hoovers
British American Tobacco: Official Site | Hoovers
Reynolds American: Official Site | Hoovers
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