{"id":12,"date":"2024-09-04T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:46:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-10-29T22:06:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T22:06:24","slug":"niagara-bottling-announces-plans-for-new-investment-and-additional-jobs-in-opelika","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adntesting.online\/chambersledger\/2024\/09\/04\/niagara-bottling-announces-plans-for-new-investment-and-additional-jobs-in-opelika\/","title":{"rendered":"NIAGARA BOTTLING ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW INVESTMENT AND ADDITIONAL JOBS IN OPELIKA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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OPELIKA, Ala<\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Niagara Bottling, family<\/span><\/span>–<\/span><\/span>owned and operated since 1963, operates bottling facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. The Diamond Bar, California-based company works closely with some of the largest retailers, grocers, club and convenience stores throughout the country. Having opened the Opelika facility in early 2023 with an initial capital investment of over $<\/span><\/span>114<\/span><\/span> million and creating over 65 new jobs, Niagara will be investing an <\/span><\/span>estimated <\/span><\/span>additional $35<\/span><\/span> million <\/span><\/span>and will <\/span><\/span>expect to create<\/span><\/span> 18 new jobs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cExpanding our operations is always a thrilling milestone for Niagara, and Opelika has proven to be a fantastic partner in this journey. The support and opportunities we’ve found here have been instrumental in our growth. We’re excited about what the future holds and look forward to a long-lasting and prosperous relationship with this remarkable community<\/span><\/span>,\u201d said <\/span><\/span>Brian Hess, Executive Vice President<\/span><\/span> of Niagara.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mayor Gary Fuller added, \u201c<\/span><\/span>We are fortunate to have partners like Niagara here in Opelika. They have embraced our community and continue to give back, which means a great deal to us.<\/span><\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith added, \u201c<\/span><\/span>Good paying <\/span><\/span>jobs  and<\/span><\/span> a great work atmosphere create long-lasting employees<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> We know that Niagara is a great place to <\/span><\/span>work<\/span><\/span> and <\/span><\/span>they <\/span><\/span>care deeply for Opelika.<\/span><\/span> We are proud of the fact that they chose Opelika!<\/span><\/span>\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


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City of Opelika Economic Development Director, John <\/span><\/span>Sweatman<\/span><\/span> added, \u201cNiagara Bottling has exceeded our expectations as both a great community partner and an amazing company offering our citizens <\/span><\/span>great <\/span><\/span>career<\/span><\/span> opportunities<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>at<\/span><\/span>very attractive wages. The fact that they have decided to continue investing here in Opelika is a great testament to our highly skilled workforce and our positive business climate.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information, please contact Jonathan Woodard, Economic Development Senior Project Manager for the City of Opelika, at 334-705-5115.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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