LEADING BREWER AND MANUFACTURER'S LATEST
INVESTMENT STRENGTHENS CAPABILITIES TO BREW HIGH-QUALITY
PRODUCTS
FAIRFIELD, Calif., July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Anheuser-Busch is
announcing a $7 million investment in
its Fairfield brewery for capital
infrastructure projects that support ongoing improvements at the
facility, including updates to the brewery's roofing, equipment
overhauls, new lighting, and other structural repairs.
"These investments in our Fairfield brewery strengthen capabilities
across our entire business to ensure our northern California facility continues to brew the
great-tasting, high-quality products that have satisfied drinkers
for generations," said Brendan
Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch.
The Fairfield brewery brews
over 20 of Anheuser-Busch's industry-leading brands and boasts a 99
percent recycling rate. This $7
million investment will go toward facility structural
repairs and updates to ensure the brewery continues to brew,
package, and distribute Anheuser-Busch beer in the highest quality
and most efficient way
possible.
"Our team of incredible brewers is proud of the legacy of
quality and excellence that has long defined Anheuser-Busch," said
Nathan Murphy, General Manager,
Anheuser-Busch Fairfield Brewery. "The ongoing investment in our
facility and upgrades to our infrastructure will continue to
support the capabilities at our brewery and position our team to
continue to produce the highest-quality beer
nationwide."
Over the past 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. The brewer's ongoing investments support its portfolio
of industry-leading brands and ensure the long-term growth and
viability of its facilities, with expenditures adding unique
capabilities, improving efficiencies and outputs, and funding
additional infrastructure projects. Across the United States, Anheuser-Busch operates
more than 120 facilities, including flagship and regional craft
breweries and agricultural facilities across 24 states.
"Anheuser-Busch's latest investment in Fairfield underscores their dedication to
bolstering California's job market and manufacturing sector," said
Lance Hastings, President and CEO of
the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA).
"Through this financial commitment for the future, they're not only
revitalizing their infrastructure; they're also reinforcing
Fairfield's pivotal role as a
cornerstone of their business. Anheuser-Busch's enduring legacy in
California not only contributes
significantly to our economy but also sets a benchmark for
efficiency and innovation in the brewing industry."
Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners employ 65,000
hardworking Americans across the country. The brewer has called
California home since 1954 and
employs over 3,400 people across 14 facilities in the state to help
make and distribute America's iconic beers every day.
Anheuser-Busch's work in California has created more than $2.6 billion in capital investments over the last
70 years, making the brewer a key contributor to the state's
economy.
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, 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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