Swire Coca-Cola, USA, the bottler for Coca-Cola and other beverage brands across a 13-state region of the American West, broke ground today on its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs. This significant milestone marks a major investment in the region, reinforcing Swire Coca-Cola’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the local community.
Andrea Kendell, president and CEO of Swire Coca-Cola, USA, was joined by Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, and other dignitaries in the ceremonial groundbreaking that marks the start of construction for the $475 million, 620,000-square-foot facility that will create 170 new jobs. At the groundbreaking event, the company released a rendering of the new facility.
“We’re thrilled to break ground and begin construction on the future home of our newest, state-of-the-art Swire Coca-Cola bottling plant, right here in this vibrant, fast-growing city,” said Kendell. “We’re planning one of the most advanced bottling plants in our entire territory—built around cutting-edge manufacturing technology, smart sustainability practices, and the capability to deliver the refreshing Coca-Cola beverages people across Colorado love.”…