A Global R&D Network

Owensboro, U.S. 

R&D Centre 

KBio Inc. 

Launched in 2022, KBio is our new biotech company that has a pharmaceutical development and protein manufacturing focus with facilities in Owensboro, KY and San Diego, CA. The company researches the use of plant biotechnology and bioprocessing techniques to produce plant-made proteins for bioindustrial and pharmaceutical applications. Included within the facilities are automated, environmentally controlled plant growth spaces as well as current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) clean room suites for product manufacturing.

Winston-Salem, U.S. 

R&D Centre  

RAI Services Company 

The Bowman Gray Technical Center (BGTC) hosts approximately 250 scientists, product, and regulatory experts trained in a variety of disciplines, including chemistry, engineering, toxicology, preclinical biology, clinical research, behavioural science, and statistics & modelling. BGTC’s analytical testing labs are ISO 17025:2017 accredited, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant, and run 128 routine analytical methods in support of our regulatory submissions, product deployment activities, and manufacturing operations. Additional capabilities include a 140,000 square foot pilot plant and multiple product development labs supporting U.S.-specific development and deployment for Reynolds’ product portfolio.

Southampton, UK 

R&D Centre  

British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited 

Established in 1956, Southampton has been the central home of our R&D for almost 70 years. Initially a centre of excellence for chemistry, our capabilities have grown significantly over the decades with growth in biology, toxicology, consumer behaviour, clinical studies, and mechanical/electrical engineering, that have helped advance our understanding towards developing and establishing our multi-category smokeless portfolio.

Southampton, UK 

Innovation Centre 

British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited 

First there was Shenzhen, then there was Trieste… now we have our latest BAT Innovation Centre. The £30 million state-of-the-art facility will help

accelerate development of our next generation Smokeless Products as we strive to achieve our vision of A Smokeless World. Inside our new laboratories, colleagues will carry out research for:

• Oral Nicotine Pouches
• Liquids and flavours for Vapour Products
• Heated Products
• Wellbeing and Stimulation - Beyond Nicotine.

The Centre will also support work on packaging, engineering, innovation development and system integration

Trieste, Italy 

Innovation Centre 

BAT Trieste S.p.A.  

Our Innovation Centre in Trieste hosts a new manufacturing site for our Smokeless Products, a digital boutique, innovation lab and centre of excellence for digital transformation and digital marketing. It is dedicated to research, development and production of Smokeless Products. The building is constructed to minimise its environmental impact with the objective of being carbon neutral, with a particular focus on energy efficiency and the use of renewable sources.

Shenzhen, China 

Innovation Centre 

Nicoventures Technical (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. 

First established as a joint venture with BAT Operations, BAT R&D entered China in 2019 with a focus on establishing a technical hub for device development. Since 2019, the Shenzhen Innovation Centre has grown significantly and has a wide range of experts who have rich experiences in mechanical and electrical engineering, industrial design, device safety, compliance, validation, and certification. Our R&D presence in China enables us to develop strategic partnerships in a region that is home to around 90% of the world’s smokeless device suppliers.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Product Centre 

BAT ASPAC Service Centre Sdn Bhd. 

Kuala Lumpur is a hub for Combustibles Product Portfolio, Other Tobacco Products (OTP), Packaging Innovations, Heated Products Deployment, Leaf Sourcing and Product Regulatory Compliance. The team based here manage combustibles and Heated Products deployment for markets within the APMEA region and for OTP development globally.

Malang, Indonesia 

Product Centre

PT Bentoel Prima 

Indonesia’s Product Centre is a focused hub with capabilities that work in synergy, where the Product Development team can use the Prototyping Hub for smaller-scale testing of their products, as well as several analyses in Analytical Services Laboratories. This centre is strategically positioned within our global R&D network, contributing valuable information to enhance our product portfolio and meet evolving business needs.

Cachoeirinha, Brazil 

R&D Centre  

Souza Cruz Ltda. 

Brazil’s R&D Centre integrates multiple R&D functions in a single location, creating a perfect environment for synergies and innovation. The site proudly stands as the second-largest analytical capability laboratory in South America, providing services for BAT operations around the world. It houses extensive Analytical Services laboratories, Sensory, Flavour Development, Prototyping Hub, Data Management, Product Regulatory Compliance, Product and Packaging Development, as well as Global Leaf Agronomy that forges tools and strategies through Data Science for all R&D.