
2001
United States Tobacco Company changes its name to U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company to more closely align with the company's strategic vision and more accurately reflect its distinct position in the tobacco industry.
2009
With Altria Group’s acquisition of UST Inc., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altria Group,
making Altria the owner of the premier tobacco compan
ies in the United States. Altria Group’s
other operating companies include Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Philip Morris Capital Corporation.