Swire Coca-Cola, USA, headquartered in Draper, Utah, is relocating its 90-year-old bottling plant from northeast Denver, near 40th and York Street, to Southeast Colorado Springs. The company will invest $475 million in a state-of-the-art, 620,000-square-foot facility at Peak Innovation Park. This move, while shifting Denver’s distribution and sales operations—and 170 company jobs—to Colorado Springs, represents a transition for Denver, which has hosted these operations for generations, and it could have a ripple effect on local suppliers. However, the relocation is expected to support hundreds more jobs indirectly and provide a significant boost to the Pikes Peak region’s economy.

The new plant will produce more than 230 beverage options across 60 brands and aims to achieve LEED Gold certification, reflecting Swire Coca-Cola’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Construction is set to begin in 2026 and is expected to create approximately 1,190 temporary jobs during the building phase, generating $103 million in labor income for the region.

”Colorado Springs offers a highly skilled workforce and a strong sense of community,” said Bryan Sink, Senior VP of Supply Chain. Governor Jared Polis called the relocation  “a win for the local economy.”

Swire previously planned a large new plant near Denver International Airport early this year; however, it abandoned the plan due to “unforeseen delays and timeline instability.”

While Colorado Springs welcomes a global brand, hundreds of good-paying jobs, and a strengthened manufacturing profile, the move marks the end of a long chapter for Denver, which has contributed to Swire Coca-Cola’s growth and presence in Colorado.