Birmingham Facilitates Coca-Cola UNITED’s Move to a New Home
Birmingham, one of Alabama’s key metropolitan centers, is currently engaged in the facilitation of a major corporate movement. The city is assisting its long-standing commercial partner, Coca-Cola UNITED, in relocating its headquarters from the vicinity of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to the old Stockham Valves property in the Kingston community. Coca-Cola UNITED is credited as one of the country’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottling company operations.
A Revitalization of the Old Stockham Valves Property
The targeted property for Coca-Cola UNITED’s new home is a historical site. First established as a foundry that cast valves and fittings in 1918, the Stockham Valves facility operated until its closure in 1998. Now, this old structure is set to be reinvented as a hub for one of the longest-operating companies in Birmingham.
Next Steps: City Council’s Approval
The proposal for Coca-Cola UNITED’s relocation to the Kingston community has advanced beyond the Economic Development and Tourism Committee of the city council. After a Tuesday morning work session, the Committee endorsed the proposal and recommended its advancement to the full city council for a vote. Committee Chair, Hunter Williams emphasized the importance of preserving Coca-Cola UNITED within the city boundaries and the transformation of the former Stockham Valves site as a major turning point for Birmingham.
Statement from Coca-Cola UNITED
Representatives from Coca-Cola UNITED did not comment on camera during the meeting but did share a written statement about the relocation process. The company acknowledged their long-running vision to establish a new campus in Birmingham’s Kingston community. This campus would bring together their corporate headquarters and regional offices in a cohesive setting. They described the recent site preparations and expressed optimism about the upcoming agreement conclusion with the local governments.
In Conclusion
The move of Coca-Cola UNITED represents a significant shift in Birmingham’s business topography and is a testament to the sustained relationships the city fosters with its major companies. Aligning with the city’s broader objective of revitalization, the proposed transformation of the Stockham Valves site into a thriving, modern office campus is anticipated to inject renewed vibrancy into the local community. The final decision now awaits the full city council’s voting.
