Anheuser-Busch, the manufacturer and brewer of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, and Bud Light, has 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 U.S. to help create and sustain jobs and drive economic prosperity.
Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, said: “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.”
Highlights of the investment include: facility upgrades to maintain quality standards and maximize efficiency, updates to manufacturing equipment, 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, and 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.
Ryan Hudgins, Sr. General Manager of the Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery, said: “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 the 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.