Montgomery, ala. (WSFA) – The Diageo North America alcoholic drinks Announced plans For a new manufacturing and storage installation in Montgomery.
The company claims that it will build an installation of 360,000 square feet with an annual production capacity of several million funds for Diageo alcohol brands. The new installation will be called Diageo Montgomery.
The Chamber of Commerce of the Montgomery Region said it would be located at the exit of Hope Hull Off Interstate 65.
The company claims that the investment of $ 415 million will provide a new operating point closer to distributors in the southern Diageo region. The location should reduce the required road trips.
Diageo claims that the new installation will also use “advanced technology for more efficient consumption of water and energy on the site”.
“We are proud to contribute to the economic development of Montgomery and deeply recognizing the leaders of the City, State and Community for their continuous support,” said Marsha McIntosh, president of North America Supply in Diageo. “The new installation will bring our business closer to our southern customers and distributors not only, but will also allow our larger supply network to operate more efficiently and in a sustainable manner. This investment underlines our commitment to establish greater resilience in our supply chain in North America. »»
Governor Kay Ivey is also quoted in the announcement saying: “The Diageo decision to open a advanced installation in Montgomery testifies to the ability of Alabama to attract world -class companies and to promote significant economic growth. This production and distribution center brings not only high quality jobs to our state, but also strengthens the reputation of Alabama as the first location for world investment. We are proud to welcome Diageo in Alabama and we are delighted with the positive impact that this project will have on Montgomery and beyond. »»
Diageo Montgomery should be fully operational in the second half of 2025.
The company says that it will create around 750 jobs during the construction phase. Once operational, the installation should employ around 100 full -time staff.
More information on jobs can be found here.
“The investment of Diageo in a new production installation is a significant front step for Montgomery, the county of Montgomery and the State, reinforcing our position as a leader in industrial and logistical growth. This new installation will create precious jobs and will still improve economic opportunities throughout our region, “said Montgomery mayor, Steven Reed, in the announcement. “We are proud to work alongside Diageo, the Montgomery Chamber, the county of Montgomery, and our other partners to ensure the success of this installation and the lasting positive impact that he will have on our citizens. This collaboration underlines our common commitment to create a stronger future for our community. »»
“We are honored to have the Comté de Montgomery Diageo chose for their new production establishment,” said the chairman of the Montgomery county committee Doug Singleton. “This is a significant investment in our community, further strengthening the growing concentration of food companies and drinks in the region. The position of the county of Montgomery as a logistics center makes it an ideal location for companies like Diageo, whose presence here will create precious synergies with other companies. We are delighted with the future and the sustainable economic impact that this investment will bring to our region. »»
Diageo is a world leader in alcoholic beverages. His brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan’s Whiskeys, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One Vodkas, Casamigos, Deleon and Don Julio Tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
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