America's Leading Brewer Continues Ongoing
Investments in its U.S. Manufacturing Capabilities, Building
on $2 Billion Spend over Last 5
Years
ST.
LOUIS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD), America's leading brewer and maker of
Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light,
Budweiser, and Bud Light, today announced a new $8 million investment in its St. Louis 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, "At Anheuser-Busch, we've built a legacy of
brewing great beer and showing up in our local communities – that's
who we are. Our continued investments in our St. Louis brewery benefit not only our local
team, but also our hometown, which continues to be a core part of
our identity after more than 165 years. This brewery is as iconic
as the beer we brew, and these investments help ensure that we not
only have the infrastructure but also the people and talent to
build on our legacy for generations to come."
As the nation's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch is dedicated
to investing in its facilities to help create and sustain jobs and
fuel economic growth in St. Louis
and beyond. Since 2019, the brewer has more than $165 million in its St.
Louis campus alone, including renovating and reopening its
Technical Excellence Center, which allows its workforce to grow in
their careers and access new opportunities in their desired
manufacturing fields. Since its reopening, the Technical Excellence
Center has served 1,500 valued frontline workers from
Anheuser-Busch facilities across the country.
Kyle Topping, Senior General
Manager of the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery, emphasized the
significance of this investment: "Our St. Louis brewery serves as
an iconic landmark to those of us who call St. Louis home and it proudly stands as our
flagship brewery and a symbol of Anheuser-Busch. These continued
investments are vital for ensuring we can carry our legacy forward
for future generations, while giving back to the town that has
already given us so much."
In addition to today's announcement, Anheuser-Busch has also
committed nearly $1 million this year
to drive economic impact in the broader St.
Louis community, investing in skills training,
entrepreneurship, higher education, and more. Through
Anheuser-Busch Foundation donations to local community
organizations in St. Louis, the
brewer is helping to promote economic opportunity in its hometown
beyond the walls of its breweries.
Steven Roberts, Missouri State
Senator (5th District), welcomed the investment,
stating, "For well over a century, Anheuser-Busch's presence has
been an essential piece of the foundation of our local community
and economy. I am grateful for their ongoing presence and
investments in St. Louis which
reinforce their commitment to bolstering our local workforce, while
also making the entire St. Louis
region stronger."
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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