Niagara Bottling established its operations in Clay County, Florida (Middleburg) in March 2022. The facility includes 798,200 square feet of advanced manufacturing space for the production and distribution of purified drinking water and lightly flavored, carbonated beverages.  Niagara’s capital investment in Clay County since the initial groundbreaking has been just over $129 million and is expected to increase over the next several years. This includes an expansion that was completed in October 2022.

Niagara’s employment in Clay County is approximately 150 full-time positions. Total annual payroll is almost $10.5 million, and includes important benefits such as retirement and medical insurance in addition to bonuses and overtime compensation.

Local Impact

These data points reflect the broader local impacts of Niagara’s project and investment in the community, beyond the figures listed above. This includes projected community-wide economic impacts, induced local job creation, and an estimated increase in local taxes paid, as calculated from standardized development models.

Source: Lightcast Impact Analysis Modeling – September 2023

Who We Are

Niagara Bottling has been family owned and operated since 1963. Headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, Niagara operates bottling facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. As a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., Niagara Bottling works closely with some of the largest beverage brands, retailers, grocers, club and convenience stores throughout the country. Niagara produces a variety of beverages including bottled water, sparkling, vitamin and flavored water, teas, sports drinks, ready-to-drink coffee, protein drinks and non-dairy milk products.

Our Commitment to Community

At Niagara, we are committed to making a positive impact on society and our communities. As part of this commitment, our local teams place an emphasis on supporting areas of education, emergency need, community beautification, environment, and health and wellness. We are proud to partner with community leaders and charitable organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the world and in the areas where our facilities are located.

Our team members regularly donate their time and resources to help strengthen the community. Some of the organizations and events Niagara has supported include:

  • Clay County Economic Development Corporation
  • Carlton Golf Charity Golf Tournament
  • Clay County Fair
  • “Touch A Truck – What Moves Clay” Event

Our Focus on Sustainability

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Niagara is committed to responsible resource usage and integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business. Niagara not only supports environmental initiatives, but innovation and leadership in their product, packaging, manufacturing, while promoting consumer awareness and action on sustainability issues. Here’s how Niagara is prioritizing sustainability:

  1. Water Stewardship: A standard Niagara facility uses less water to produce its products than it takes to keep a few golf courses green. Niagara typically pays volumetric fees for the water it uses and millions in taxes and fees to municipal systems that enable them to maintain and improve their infrastructure.
  2. Packaging Efficiency: Niagara uses less plastic for its bottles than its competitors, and innovations such as lightweight shrink film and corrugate-free nested packs create reductions in CO2 across our product lifecycle.
  3. Minimizing Environmental Impact: Niagara PET bottles have a lower environmental impact across most impact categories when compared to other common beverage and water packaging types. Our half liter bottles have an embodied carbon footprint that is substantially below the U.S. average.
  4. Recycling Infrastructure and Education: Niagara supports recycling education through International Bottled Water Association’s “Put it in the Bin” campaign.

 

Niagara Sustainability Infographic with Plant Bottle

 

Learn More

Contact Our Economic Development Team

Our team’s mission is to promote and advance the strategic goals of the company through relationship-building and engagement with public policymakers, government officials, and community leaders.