WILLIAMSBURG — Anheuser-Busch announced a $6.5 million investment toward capital infrastructure projects in its Williamsburg brewery on Monday.
Projects include overhauling equipment and additional improvements that drive efficiencies across the facility, it said. Investments will also be made to enhance the capacity and capabilities of the brewery’s warehouse.
“Today’s announcement is another demonstration of Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to our brewery, which has been in operation for more than 50 years,” said Tom Jokerst, General Manager, Anheuser-Busch Williamsburg Brewery. “This $6.5 million investment will allow us to continue brewing some of America’s most recognized and beloved brands right here in Virginia and make certain that we are able to uphold the highest-quality brewing standards for our products.”
Anheuser-Busch has called Virginia home since 1972 and remains one of James City County’s key employers and contributors to the regional economy. The brewery employs over 400 people at the Williamsburg facility.
“Anheuser-Busch’s latest investment in its Williamsburg facility underscores the brewer’s commitment to the Commonwealth and the vitality of our local manufacturing industry,” said Terry Banez, CEO, at the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce. “We are grateful that they are a part of our business community and for their positive impact on the local economy and community.”
Over the past five years, Anheuser-Busch noted it has invested nearly $2 billion in its facilities nationwide. It operates more than 120 facilities across the country and, with its distributors, employs 65,000 people.
“Investing in the communities where our people live and work is part of who we are,” said Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch. “At Anheuser-Busch, we’ve been producing high quality, great tasting products for generations, and continued investments in our facilities, like Williamsburg, help to position our business, communities, and industry for continued success.”
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