ANHEUSERBUSCH ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION INVESTMENT IN COLUMBUS BREWERY

In its firm commitment to support economic recovery, Anheuser-Busch will spend $20 million at the Columbus brewery to expand and improve its packaging capacity. This announcement is the first step of the ambitious investment plan planned by the company whose budget reaches 1,000 million dollars. In this way, Anheuser-Busch aims to lead and promote the brewery’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and local communities in the US.

%22We are proud to be a dedicated member of this community since 1968, and this investment epitomizes our deep commitment to Columbus and the brewing industry as a whole,%22 said Kyle Topping, general manager of Anheuser-Busch Columbus Brewery. %22Our team of nearly 600 people is excited to continue to expand our ability and capacity to craft some of the most recognized and beloved American brands for consumers across the country.%22

The company is confident that this investment will reinforce the facility’s reputation as a high quality brewery, increasing and improving its brewing and packaging capacity. An existing bottle line will be modified to also accommodate can packaging to package beer in aluminum cans which will also help the brewery meet consumer demand while reducing its environmental impact.

%22This is about supporting our local communities by creating and sustaining jobs as our nation recovers and looks forward to growth and prosperity,%22 said Brendan Whitworth, chief executive officer of Anheuser-Busch . %22Columbus Brewery plays an important role in enabling our innovations and producing the highest quality products for our consumers to enjoy. This investment in Columbus and the surrounding community is one way we are helping to accelerate our overall recovery.%22

The expansion of the Columbus brewery facility is expected to be completed by the end of the year. This economic infusion affecting 26 states will help expand Anheuser-Busch’s U.S. operations, stimulating economies in communities across the country and enabling sustainable innovations. Anheuser-Busch owns and operates more than 120 facilities nationwide and employs more than 19,000 workers. The U.S. beer industry creates more than 2 million jobs and generates more than $331 billion annually.