Marussia Beverages USA Announces Expansion of Watershed Distillery, Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Columbus

Company Name: Marussia Beverages USA, Inc.

Location: Columbus

Site Region: Central

Country of Origin:

• Country: Sweden
• Region: Europe

Industry Sector: Food Sciences and Agriculture

Company Profile: Marussia Beverages imports premium spirits, sake, and wines, including Hatozaki Whiskies and Mozart Chocolate Liqueurs. Part of Marussia Beverages focuses on creating quality brands for authentic consumer experiences.

Company Website: https://www.marussiabeveragesusa.com/

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

• Jobs committed: 35
• Jobs retained: 26
• Types of jobs: Back Office Support and Production

Capital Investment: $6,000,000

Timetable: Construction and equipment upgrades, as well as hiring for the new positions, are set to begin immediately, with the expanded operations expected to reach full capacity by late 2027.

Company Need:

Marussia was seeking to expand its U.S. operations to grow its spirits portfolio, meet demand, and scale distilling productions. The plan included relocating its U.S. headquarters, hiring talent for both back-office support and production, and investing in a large-scale distillation system, mashing equipment, fermenting tanks, and bottling line equipment.

Testimonial:

“The expansion of Watershed Distillery marks an exciting new chapter for Marussia USA as we establish our U.S. headquarters and build upon the craftsmanship and innovation that define the Watershed brand. This investment will allow us to expand production, create new jobs, and deepen our roots here in Columbus. We look forward to the opportunities this next chapter will bring to both Watershed and the community.”

–John Horn, Marussia Beverages USA CEO

Why Ohio?

Since acquiring Watershed Distillery less than a year ago, Marussia USA has prioritized growth in the U.S. market, focusing on enhancing Watershed’s production of premium spirits such as American whiskey, gin, and vodka.

In addition, food and agribusiness is one of the largest industries in Ohio, boasting hundreds of companies that cultivate, process, package, distribute, and market food and drinks enjoyed by consumers around the world. The proximity to and relationships with industry and academic partners result in faster, more affordable access to every part of the value chain.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, One Columbus