Leading Domestic Manufacturer and Brewer
Continues Ongoing Investments in its Communities, Building
on $2 Billion Spend Over Last 5
Years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD), a leading domestic
manufacturer and brewer of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, and Bud Light, today
announced a new $10 million
investment in its Jacksonville
brewery. Over the last 5 years, Anheuser-Busch has invested nearly
$2 billion in its facilities across
the country to help create and sustain jobs and drive economic
prosperity in the communities where it operates and its employees
call home.
Brendan Whitworth, CEO of
Anheuser-Busch, stated, "Investing in the communities
where our people live and work is part of who we are. At
Anheuser-Busch, we've been producing high quality, great tasting
products for generations, and through continued investments in our
facilities like our Jacksonville
brewery, we're improving our capabilities and also contributing to
the prosperity of the communities we serve."
Key Highlights of the Investment:
- Facility upgrades to maintain industry-leading quality
standards and maximize efficiency
- Updates to the critical manufacturing equipment that make beer
production possible
- Upgrades to critical plant infrastructure at the brewery
The Jacksonville brewery, a
cornerstone of Anheuser-Busch's U.S. operations since 1969, has
played a crucial role in the $490
million capital investments the brewer has made in
Florida to date. Anheuser-Busch
operates more than 120 facilities across the country and, with its
distributor partners, employs 65,000 hardworking Americans. As the
nation's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch has the unique ability to
create U.S. jobs and drive economic prosperity at this scale.
Craig Tomeo, Senior General
Manager of the Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville Brewery, remarked,
"We have been proud to brew in Jacksonville for the last 55 years, and this
new $10 million investment will not
only improve our local facility here but also provide a positive
economic impact to our Duval
County community. Anheuser-Busch's investments in its
facilities, including our brewery here in Jacksonville, ensures that we are able to
continue showing up locally as an employer and community partner
while brewing at the highest quality and efficiency
standards."
With almost 1,000 employees across four facilities in
Florida, Anheuser-Busch remains
dedicated to being a key economic driver in the state and
maintaining its position as the leader in the American brewing
industry.
For more on Anheuser-Busch's economic impact visit
www.anheuser-busch.com/community/economic-impact or follow
Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more
cheers. We are committed to earning our place in the moments that
matter to our consumers and making a meaningful impact in our
communities across the country. For more than 165 years,
Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting,
high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for
generations.
Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities, including
breweries, wholesaler distribution centers, agricultural
facilities, and packaging plants, and have a dedicated network of
more than 65,000 hardworking Americans across the United States who bring our beer to life.
We are home to several of America's most iconic beer and beyond
beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Cutwater Spirits, Stella
Artois, Busch Light, Budweiser, and
Bud Light as well as regional brands that provide beer drinkers
with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From
our industry-leading efforts to support American farmers and our
nation's military, veterans, and first responders to emergency
drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are
guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities
we call home – that's who we are. For more information,
visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on
LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
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