Budweiser Brewing Group is investment £117m expanding capacity to the equivalent of 630 million pints of beer at its two main UK breweries in move creating 55 new jobs.
At Magor in South Wales it is investing £72m to increase brewing capacity by 1.6 million hectolitres, which is the equivalent of 280 million pints of beer, creating 32 jobs by year end.
At its Samlesbury brewery in Lancashire it is investing £45m which will increase capacity by 2 million hectolitres, creating 23 jobs.
Jaula Lindenberg, president, Budweiser Brewing Group UK and Ireland, said: “Like many in the UK, we are focused on a strong recovery of our economy, our communities and our country. By investing in our breweries with new roles and new technology to increase capacity, we’re ensuring that we can brew and deliver great beers for many years to come.
“We know the beer industry is hugely valuable to the UK economy, and we believe our investments in our UK operations will be a catalyst for the recovery post-Covid.”
Lord Gerry Grimstone, Minister for Investment, said: “Budweiser Brewing Group’s investment is great news for South Wales and Lancashire, supporting local jobs and helping the nation build back better from Covid-19 crisis. The UK remains extremely attractive to international investors and this £115m investment is further testament to our fantastic beer industry.”
Lloyd Manship, brewery manager at the Magor brewery, said: “When the brewery grows, South Wales grows with it. After the hardship of the last 12 months, it’s great to be able to share positive news and create new opportunities to support our community and local partners.”
Volodimir Kukuruza, brewery manager at Samlesbury brewery, said: “It’s fantastic to be in the position to grow our brewery and our team. This ongoing investment makes us one of the most appealing employers in Preston, and we look forward to supporting the area to a strong recovery.”
Across it two factories Budweiser employs 1,000, evenly split.
Budweiser Brewing Group’s products include Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and Bud Light.
It has been brewing in Samlesbury since 1972, and Magor since 1979.
