Coca-Cola UNITED to invest $330M in new Birmingham facility

Huge news! Today, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. (UNITED) announced plans to construct a new Coca-Cola facility in Birmingham’s Kingston community. Coca-Cola UNITED is investing $330 million in the project and anticipates creating up to 50 new jobs in The Magic City.

A new Coca-Cola UNITED facility for Birmingham

Back in 2013, Coca-Cola UNITED purchased the former Stockham Valves and Fittings site located at 1101 40th Street North in hopes of one day opening a new facility.

Now, that dream is becoming reality.

“For over 120 years, Coca-Cola UNITED has been a stand-out member of Birmingham’s business community, so it’s wonderful to see this world-class company make another major investment to build a new headquarters facility in the Magic City.

Coca-Cola UNITED’s landmark growth project will create new jobs in its home base in Birmingham while also solidifying the company’s foundation in the city for decades to come – and that’s great news for all of Alabama!”

Governor Kay Ivey

Located in the Birmingham neighborhood of Kingston, the new facility will be the second Birmingham-area location for Cola-Cola UNITED.

Founded in 1902, Coca-Cola UNITED is the third-largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in the country and is headquartered at 4600 E Lake Blvd next to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

“Our story began more than 120 years ago in Birmingham, and with this investment, our story will continue for years to come. Today’s announcement reflects our long-standing commitment to our associates, our customers and the communities we have the honor of serving.

It is through our strong relationships that we have arrived at this defining moment in our company’s history, and we are grateful to our local and state officials and partners for their support in our continued success.”

Mike Suco, President and CEO, Coca-Cola UNITED

Here are the details on Coca-Cola UNITED’s new facility

According to a press release, the upcoming facility will consist of a 150,000-square-foot, multi-floor office complex that will house Coca-Cola UNITED’s:

• Birmingham Coca-Cola sales center
• Corporate, Central Region and North Alabama Division headquarters
• Classic Food and Vending arm
• Customer solutions center
• Services department

Additionally, the facility will include a 300,000-square-foot warehouse that features a cutting-edge Vertique case-picking system—one of the most advanced in the beverage industry.

“Coca-Cola Bottling Company United is the definition of a legacy business in Birmingham. Having been in our community and a part of its growth for more than 100 years gives me great pleasure to see the city play a significant role for future generations.

This investment is great for Birmingham, our region and our state.”

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin

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