Niagara Bottling, a private-label and branded beverage manufacturer, is celebrating the grand opening of its new $141 million production facility in Elsmere.
A ribbon-cutting event was held on Oct. 22 for the new facility. The project brings 60 new full-time jobs to the area.
“Kentucky’s leading manufacturing industry and companies like Niagara Bottling are investing in our people and helping fuel our record-breaking success,” said Gov. Beshear. “I want to congratulate the company’s leaders on this wonderful milestone and look forward to seeing their success here in the commonwealth.”
Niagara Bottling began construction of its Elsmere facility in early 2025 at the C5 Airport East Logistics Center. The 52-acre site was developed by CORE5 Industrial Partners and supported by state and local officials. The new facility includes over 436,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space, including beverage production and distribution operations.
In 2022, the general assembly and Gov. Beshear approved a $13 million site development and acquisition fund in Kenton County, $669,000 of which supported the project with the installation of power transmission lines.
“At Niagara, we invest with the long-term in mind, and this new facility reflects our confidence in Northern Kentucky and its future,” said Brian Hess, executive vice president of Niagara Bottling. “This investment builds on our pride in American manufacturing and our commitment to creating meaningful career opportunities. We appreciate the partnership of state and local leaders who helped make this possible, and we look forward to being a part of Elsmere for years to come.”
Niagara Bottling, headquartered in Diamond Bar, Calif., is a family-owned and operated company that was founded in 1963, when Andrew Peykoff Sr. started bottling high-quality, low-cost water in 5-gallon glass containers for home and office delivery. The company produces a variety of beverages, including bottled water, sparkling, vitamin and flavored water, sports drinks, ready-to-drink tea and coffee and protein drinks.
“Niagara Bottling is a strong member of Elsmere’s business community, and we’re proud to officially celebrate the company’s investment in our city,” said Elsmere Mayor Marty Lenhof. “Niagara’s decision to establish its first Kentucky facility here brings quality jobs, significant investment and new opportunities to Elsmere. We look forward to a strong partnership for many years to come.”
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