Leading American Manufacturer and Brewer
Continues Ongoing Investments in its Communities, Building
on $2 Billion Spend Over Last 5
Years
WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 5,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), a
leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA,
Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light,
and Stella Artois, today announced a new $4.2 million investment in its Williamsburg brewery. Over the last five
years, Anheuser-Busch has invested $2
billion in its breweries across the country to help create
and sustain jobs and drive economic prosperity in the communities
where it operates and its employees call home.
This latest investment in its Williamsburg brewery will ensure A-B remains
at the forefront of brewing excellence in the region and continues
to create and sustain good-paying manufacturing jobs in the
American beer industry. Today's announcement builds on continuous
investments Anheuser-Busch has made to its Virginia facility, including a $6.5 million investment in 2024.
Brendan Whitworth, CEO of
Anheuser-Busch, stated, "Investing in the American
communities where our people live and work is part of who we are.
At Anheuser-Busch, we've been producing high-quality American-made
products for generations, and through our continued investments in
places like Williamsburg, we are
continuing drive economic prosperity and create opportunity in
American manufacturing."
The Williamsburg brewery has
been a cornerstone of Anheuser-Busch's operations since 1972.
Anheuser-Busch has made more than $1.1
billion in capital investments in Virginia to date. Highlights of the new
investment include upgrades to critical manufacturing equipment to
maximize efficiency in the brewing process and maintain
Anheuser-Busch's industry-leading standards. With over 750
employees across 5 facilities in Virginia, Anheuser-Busch remains dedicated to
being a key economic driver in the commonwealth and maintaining its
position as the leader in the American brewing industry.
Tom Jokerst, General Manager
of the Anheuser-Busch Williamsburg Brewery, remarked, "As one
of James City County's leading
employers, this $4.2 million
investment reinforces Anheuser-Busch's commitment to quality
products and contributing to our local community. We have been
proud to brew in Williamsburg for
over 50 years, and investments like this one allow us to continue
to uphold industry-leading standards and drive economic growth in
the Commonwealth of Virginia."
Anheuser-Busch invests in the U.S. at a scale greater than any
brewer in the industry to drive economic prosperity in communities
across the country. Over the last five years, the brewer has
invested nearly $2 billion in its
100+ facilities to help create and sustain American manufacturing
jobs. 99% of the beers that Anheuser-Busch sells in the U.S. are
made in the U.S. with 99% of the ingredients the brewer uses coming
from American farmers. Together, with its wholesaler partners,
Anheuser-Busch has 65,000 Americans who bring its products to life
every day.
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. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of
brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer
drinkers for generations. As a leading American manufacturer, we
drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our
people, facilities, and communities.
We are home to the nation's most iconic beer and beyond beer
brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Busch
Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater, as
well as industry-leading regional craft brands. From our
longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military,
veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water
donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our
commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000
hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. For more
information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch
on LinkedIn, X, Facebook,
and Instagram.
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