MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The highly anticipated new manufacturing and warehousing facility for Diageo North America, a global leader in premium beverages, is on track to become fully operational in Montgomery during the second half of 2025. This massive $415 million investment marks a significant economic milestone for the state, poised to create substantial job opportunities and further solidify Alabama’s position as a key hub for manufacturing and logistics.
Announced earlier this year, the 360,000-square-foot facility, to be known as “Diageo Montgomery,” will boast a multi-million-case annual production capacity for popular brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Captain Morgan. Its strategic location within Montgomery’s thriving industrial park, particularly on a CSX Select Site, underscores the importance of efficient rail logistics in modern supply chain management. This positioning aims to bring Diageo’s operations closer to its southern distributors, reducing road travel and enhancing supply chain resilience and sustainability.
Upon full operation, the facility is expected to create approximately 100 high-quality, full-time jobs. Furthermore, the construction phase has already generated around 750 temporary jobs, providing a substantial boost to the local economy…