The R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was founded in 1875 by Richard J. Reynolds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its industry is tobacco and its headquarters are in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is parented by Reynolds American, Inc. since 2004. In 1986, R. J. Reynolds merged with Nabisco to form RJR Nabisco, Inc., however it separated in 1999.
COMPANY NAMES[]
- R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (1875-1970)
- R. J. Reynolds Industries, Inc. (1970-1986)
- RJR Nabisco (1986-1999)
- R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (1999-present)
BRANDS[]
- "Winston" (1954-present)
- "Prince Albert" (1907-1987)
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