Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) member Anheuser-Busch is investing $5 million in its Columbus brewery, strengthening one of Ohio’s most recognizable manufacturing operations and expanding local production capacity for Michelob ULTRA and Michelob ULTRA Zero. The investment is part of the company’s $600 million Brewing Futures initiative across U.S. operations in 2025 and 2026, aimed at modernizing facilities, supporting domestic manufacturing and building the next generation of skilled manufacturing talent.

The Columbus project includes a new technical skills training center, one of 15 planned nationwide, to prepare workers for high-demand roles in modern brewing and advanced manufacturing. Anheuser-Busch has operated in Columbus for more than 50 years and has invested more than $71 million in the brewery over the past five years.

“Ohio’s strongest workforce solutions start with employers,” said Ryan Augsburger, OMA president. “Anheuser-Busch’s Columbus investment puts that model into action by building technical skills, strengthening an iconic Ohio operation and helping keep Ohio manufacturing competitive.” 5/13/2026