Premium Cigar Association and ProCigar Sign Partnership

The two leading cigar industry organizations deepen ties to support retailers, elevate culture, and protect the future of premium cigars globally.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and ProCigar, the leading cigar industry organizations in the U.S. and Dominican Republic respectively, have signed a new partnership agreement to strengthen the global premium cigar industry. The agreement will see increased collaboration on key initiatives, joint educational programming, and mutual support for each other's events and activities.

Why it matters

This partnership represents an important milestone in unifying the premium cigar industry across borders. By aligning the PCA, which represents U.S. retailers and manufacturers, with ProCigar, which represents Dominican cigar producers, the agreement will create new opportunities to support businesses, celebrate shared heritage, and ensure the continued growth and protection of premium cigars worldwide.

The details

Under the new partnership, ProCigar will return to exhibiting at the annual PCA Trade Show & Convention, the premier gathering of the premium cigar industry. ProCigar will also host a Dominican-inspired reception for PCA26 attendees. In return, a delegation from the PCA will attend the ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic. The two organizations will also collaborate on educational programming and jointly support initiatives like PCA's 'Around the World in 80 Cigars' project and ProCigar's new Retailers Program.

  • The new partnership agreement was signed in February 2026.
  • ProCigar will exhibit at the PCA Trade Show & Convention in New Orleans later this year.
  • A PCA delegation will attend the ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic in 2026.

The players

Premium Cigar Association (PCA)

The leading trade association representing premium cigar retailers, manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders in the United States.

ProCigar

The leading organization representing premium cigar producers and the Dominican cigar industry.

Joshua Habursky

CEO of the Premium Cigar Association.

Agustín Fernández

Executive Director of ProCigar.

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What they’re saying

“This new partnership reflects the strength of our shared purpose. I admire the work of ProCigar with their members and leadership creating new opportunities specifically for US retailers and bettering the industry through programs such as the new rolling school. I am excited to attend the ProCigar reception at the PCA trade show in New Orleans because they know how to put together some of the best events in the business.”

— Joshua Habursky, CEO, Premium Cigar Association (cigarjournal.com)

“This partnership represents a meaningful step forward for ProCigar and the Dominican cigar community. By strengthening our relationship with the Premium Cigar Association, we are creating new opportunities to support retailers, celebrate our shared premium cigar heritage, and work together to ensure the continued growth and protection of our industry worldwide.”

— Agustín Fernández, Executive Director, ProCigar (cigarjournal.com)

What’s next

The ProCigar reception at the PCA26 trade show in New Orleans and the PCA delegation's attendance at the ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic later this year will be key milestones in further strengthening the partnership between the two organizations.

The takeaway

This partnership between the PCA and ProCigar represents an important step towards unifying the global premium cigar industry. By aligning the leading industry bodies in the U.S. and Dominican Republic, the agreement will foster greater collaboration, support businesses on both sides, and help protect the future of premium cigars worldwide.