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Draper, Utah-based Swire Coca-Cola USA is continuing to grow steadily almost a year after expanding its Spokane Valley distribution facility, according to a October 8 report.
Total cases processed and distributed through the company’s 102,000-square-foot facility at 9705 E. Montgomery have increased 1.5% year over year, according to Mike Branning, senior district sales manager at the facility.
The warehouse expansion allows the facility to accommodate almost double its previous volume, reaching a capacity of 8 million cases per year. Branning stated that prior to the project, the company was operating over capacity in the warehouse and needed to address the issue.
The facility currently processes approximately 4.3 million beverage cases annually. Recent growth includes the distribution of an additional 600,000 cases per year into Washington's Central Basin area, serving cities such as Moses Lake and Othello.
The $22.4 million expansion project involved the renovation of 34,000 square feet of preexisting warehouse space and the construction of 58,000 square feet of new warehouse space. Construction concluded in October 2025 following 16 months of work that began in July 2024.
Garco Construction Inc. served as the general contractor, while Wolfe Architectural Group PS designed the facility. The project utilized 31 Inland Northwest subcontractors and 18 suppliers. The new facility also features 10,100 square feet of office space and 275,000 kilowatts of rooftop solar power to help power electric forklifts and other machinery.
Branning noted that increased regional demand for functional beverages, including Powerade, Fairlife milk products, and energy drinks, is contributing to the company's growth. The facility distributes products to various retailers and prestigious outlets, such as the Numerica Veterans Arena.
Swire Coca-Cola USA is an independently owned bottler and distributor within the Coca-Cola system with franchising rights across an 11-state service area. The company employs more than 8,000 full-time employees across its entire service area, which includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
The Spokane Valley facility employs between 150 and 200 individuals seasonally. According to Ben Ferney, senior manager of external communications for the company, each direct job supports five additional jobs throughout Washington’s 5th Congressional District. The company contributes $131 million to the district’s gross domestic product and sources approximately $15 million in goods and services from local suppliers.
