Swedish pouch manufacturer WiJo Pouches NA announced that is has been approved to establish its first U.S. manufacturing site, investing $13.5 million in Lexington County, South Carolina. WiJo Pouches North America, Inc. is expected to add 170 new jobs when it becomes operational by March 2026. The company provides contract manufacturing for nicotine, caffeine, and functional pouches.
Lexington County Council and the South Carolina Department of Commerce supported the project, which passed council approval unanimously and faced no public opposition.
Lexington County officials said the project strengthens the region’s international business profile, following other recent manufacturing investments from Cardiff Products, AllTape Adhesive, and Techo-Bloc, all currently under construction.