After project near DIA falls through, Swire Coca-Cola looks to Colorado Springs
Swire Coca-Cola has declared plans to construct a million manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs after a project near Denver International Airport fell through The decision was tied to how Peak Innovation Park at the Colorado Springs Airport is shovel-ready and that Colorado Springs offered the fast business-friendly partnership the company was looking for announced Colorado Springs Deputy Communications Officer Joe Hollmann in an email to The Post Swire Coca-Cola plans to break ground on the -square-foot facility in It will replace the current -year-old production plant in Denver This includes world-class capacity and water efficiency performance according to a news release by the Colorado Springs Chamber Economic Advance Corporation We re excited to welcome new jobs to Colorado Springs through Swire Coca-Cola USA s expansion in the district commented Gov Jared Polis in the release This new facility will help promotion the local economic system and we re glad Swire Coca-Cola USA chose to expand their business in Colorado Earlier this year Swire canceled its plan to construct a -square-foot bottling plant at the northeast corner of Tower Road and Pe a Boulevard near DIA for unforeseen delays and ongoing timeline instability However The Post uncovered that the project struggled with missed deadlines and communication issues and ultimately was scrapped after Xcel Vigor failed to provide electricity to the site according to city documents and a Denver City Council member The new plant will produce more than beverage options across more than brands including sparkling soft drinks waters teas juice drinks and sports beverages Colorado Springs has been a great partner for our existing distribution facility where we employ people The city offers a highly skilled workforce and a strong sense of society all of which make it an ideal location for this strategic venture reported Bryan Sink senior vice president supply chain at Swire Coca-Cola At this facility we will pursue LEED Gold certification demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and being a responsible business within the neighborhood This capital represents our long-term commitment to the region supporting local jobs enhancing our production capabilities and ensuring we continue manufacturing our large portfolio of beverage brands right here in Colorado Once operational the Colorado Springs plant s employees will include production maintenance quality logistics and management roles Each on-site job is expected to encouragement two additional jobs in the local financial system benefiting suppliers utility providers and other regional businesses During construction alone the project is expected to backing approximately construction and installation jobs generating an estimated million in direct labor income for workers and families in El Paso County The Colorado Springs Chamber EDC worked with numerous partners throughout the Pikes Peak region to offer an incentive package based on the performance of Swire Coca-Cola which was referred to as Project Manitou during the review process Related Articles Swire Coca-Cola scraps plans for large bottling plant near DIA Swire Coca-Cola USA expands to Colorado under new business model Xcel delays missed deadlines doomed proposed Coca-Cola bottling plant near DIA After rocky approval process Westminster improvement opens model homes a minute for airport parking Denver personnel need to address this flaw Letters Colorado Springs is proud to welcome Swire Coca-Cola USA to Peak Innovation Park This new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is a vote of confidence in our city s ability to attract global brands Through our partnership with Urban Frontier and our Economic Growth gang we provide businesses the promotion speed and clarity they need to succeed Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade commented Headquartered in Utah Swire Coca-Cola USA manufactures distributes and sells Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in states across the American West In Colorado the company employs people according to the news release It will consolidate and modernize its production operations into the new bottling facility at Peak Innovation Park This is a progressing story and may be updated Get more business news by signing up for our On The Block newsletter
