Anheuser-Busch, the brewer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Bud Light, has announced a new $16 million investment in its Los Angeles brewery.
Over the past five 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, 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 Los Angeles brewery, we’re not only improving our capabilities but also contributing to the prosperity of the communities we serve.”
Highlights of the investment include expansion of packaging capabilities for the company’s “beyond beer” brands like Cutwater and NUTRL, including variety packaging, increased production capacity for 25-ounce cans to meet increasing consumer demand, and facility upgrades to enhance water conservation and reduce boiler emissions.
The Los Angeles brewery, a cornerstone of Anheuser-Busch’s operations since 1954, has played a crucial role in the $2.6 billion capital investments the brewer has made in California, to date. Anheuser-Busch operates more than 120 facilities across the country and, with its distributors, employs 65,000 Americans.
Eric Gutierrez, General Manager of the Anheuser-Busch Los Angeles Brewery, emphasized the significance of this investment: “This is a pivotal moment for the Los Angeles brewery. These investments equip us with the unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of brewing excellence and innovate in new ways that meet consumer needs.
“We’ve been a proud member of the Los Angeles community for nearly 70 years, and this ongoing investment not only boosts the local economy but fosters growth for Anheuser-Busch, while supporting our dedicated employees.”
Stuart Waldman, President of The Valley Industry & Commerce Association, welcomed the investment: “Anheuser-Busch has been an important part of the Los Angeles community for decades and their continued investment in the local economy helps provide ongoing economic opportunities for the working people of Southern California.
“We’re grateful that Anheuser-Busch remains a partner committed to driving economic growth and prosperity for the San Fernando Valley.”