Niagara Bottling has officially opened a new $141m beverage manufacturing facility in Kenton County, Kentucky, creating 60 full-time jobs and expanding the company’s production and distribution capabilities.
The 436,000-square-foot facility, located at the C5 Airport East Logistics Center in Elsmere, represents an investment more than $11m above the original $130m commitment announced in September 2024. Construction began in early 2025 on the 52-acre site, developed by CORE5 Industrial Partners.
The new operation houses advanced manufacturing, beverage production and distribution capabilities, strengthening Northern Kentucky’s position as a hub for food and beverage manufacturing.
“Niagara Bottling’s investment highlights the combination of assets that makes Northern Kentucky a strong location for advanced manufacturing,” said Lee Crume, president and CEO of BE NKY Growth Partnership.
He pointed to the region’s water resources, skilled workforce and central location as important advantages for food and beverage manufacturers looking to expand.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear also welcomed the investment, highlighting the role of manufacturing companies in supporting employment and economic growth across the state.
Headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, family-owned Niagara Bottling was founded in 1963 and has grown into a major beverage manufacturer, producing bottled water, sparkling and flavoured water, sports drinks, ready-to-drink tea and coffee, and protein beverages. The company works with major beverage brands, retailers and grocery chains across the US.
The investment adds to Northern Kentucky’s growing food and beverage manufacturing sector, which already includes more than 30 food flavour manufacturers and a significant concentration of breweries and distilleries.
The region has a labour pool of more than 1.5 million people, with over 10,000 currently employed in food research and development, processing and manufacturing.
Niagara Bottling will also have access to Kentucky workforce development support, including recruitment and job placement services, customised training and job-training incentives.
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