Anheuser-Busch to create 75 jobs in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday that Anheuser-Busch will have 75 jobs available after it expands its Metal Container Corporation in Jacksonville.

"Because of Enterprise Florida's work to attract new jobs to our state, we were able to compete against other states and win this major manufacturing project," Scott said. "That is why we need to ensure the Legislature fully fund EFI during the next Legislative session. I look forward to seeing Anheuser-Busch's continued success in Jacksonville and across the state."

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Currently, Anheuser-Bush employs more than 800 Floridians across the state.

"Anheuser-Busch is a long-time and highly respected member of Jacksonville's thriving manufacturing sector, and this expansion demonstrates true confidence in our growing economy," Mayor Lenny Curry said. "I am thankful for all the hard work from the city, Enterprise Florida and our business community that made this expansion possible. We need to make sure EFI has the tools they need to continue this great momentum and bring even more jobs and opportunities to Jacksonville."

With the expansion, the company will make a $170 million capital investment in the community.

"Enterprise Florida has worked hard with our local partners to help Anheuser-Busch increase its presence in Jacksonville, and we are excited to see them create more jobs and diversify both Jacksonville and Florida's economy for years to come," Enterprise Florida President Bill Johnson said.

Jacksonville was the first location for Anheuser-Busch's MCC facility. A brewery also began in Jacksonville in 1969.

"We are pleased to maintain such strong partnerships with the city of Jacksonville and state of Florida, where we've proudly brewed beers, produced packaging and done business for nearly 50 years," said Pete Kraemer, the vice president of supply at Anheuser-Busch. "The growing demand for our Budweiser and Bud Light aluminum bottles has helped drive growth and development in Jacksonville. We appreciate the support of our partners in Florida and thank our employees for their dedication."