Leading Domestic Manufacturer and Brewer
Continues Ongoing Investments in its Communities,
Building on $2 Billion Spend Over
Last 5 Years
HOUSTON, Nov. 20,
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 $14
million investment in its Houston 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 Houston
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 makes our
beer production possible
- Replacing plant infrastructure, including the roof of the
warehouse, elevators, and doors
- Installing new air rinsers on can lines in order to reduce
water usage
- Upgrading wireless, fiber and copper network connectivity
The Houston brewery, a
cornerstone of Anheuser-Busch's U.S. operations since 1966, has
played a crucial role in the $2.3
billion capital investments the brewer has made in
Texas, 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.
Ryan Hudgins, Sr. General
Manager of the Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery, remarked, "We've
been a proud member of the Texas
community for nearly 60 years, and this investment is a testament
to Anheuser-Busch's commitment to producing high quality beer here
in Houston. By continuing to
invest in our local facility, we're not only reinforcing our
leadership in brewing excellence in Texas and beyond, but we're also making a
meaningful contribution to our local economy and community that
we're lucky to call home."
This year's investment builds on previous investments in our
Houston brewery, including last
year's $22.5 million investment to upgrade the facility's
internal systems to enhance workplace safety and improve brewery
efficiency. With almost 1,000 employees across 4 facilities in
Texas, 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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