USA, FL: AB InBev announces $10 mln investment in its Jacksonville brewery

Anheuser-Busch, a leading domestic manufacturer and brewer of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, and Bud Light, announced on December 2 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. 

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