Diageo North America has announced plans to open a new manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The company, which specializes in alcoholic beverages, will invest $415 million into the project, creating 100 new jobs for the surrounding area. According to the company, the new 360,000-square-foot facility will improve its North American supply chain operations and support future growth for the company’s export business. The new site, which was selected because of its approximation to Diageo’s beverage distributors in the southern region, will help the company mitigate carbon emissions associated with logistics operations  and use water and energy more efficiently. The facility is expected to be fully operational in the second half of 2025.

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In a recent quote, Marsha McIntosh, President of North America Supply at Diageo, said, "We are proud to contribute to the economic development of Montgomery, and deeply grateful to the city, state, and community leaders for their continued support. The new facility will not only bring our business closer to our customers and distributors in the south, but also enable our broader supply network to operate more efficiently and sustainably. This investment underscores our commitment to building greater resiliency into our supply chain across North America.”

Governor Kay Ivey added, “Diageo’s decision to open a state-of-the-art facility in Montgomery is a testament to Alabama’s ability to attract world-class companies and foster meaningful economic growth. This production and distribution hub not only brings high-quality jobs to our state but also reinforces Alabama’s reputation as a premier location for global investment. We are proud to welcome Diageo to Alabama and look forward to the positive impact this project will have on Montgomery and beyond.”

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