One of the nation’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers recently paid $40 million for the South Windsor distribution center it has occupied since 2019. Bedford, New Hampshire-based Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast acquired the 200,270-square-foot building on 25.67 acres at 359 Ellington Road from Indianapolis-based industrial real estate developer Scannell Properties, according to a deed recorded June 4. […]
One of the nation's largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers recently paid $40 million for the South Windsor distribution center it has occupied since 2019.
Bedford, New Hampshire-based Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast acquired the 200,270-square-foot building on 25.67 acres at 359 Ellington Road from Indianapolis-based industrial real estate developer Scannell Properties, according to a deed recorded June 4.
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast originally leased the facility at its 2019 completion under a 20-year agreement that included two five-year extension options.
Located just off Interstate 291, the precast-concrete building provides access to Interstates 84 and 91 and serves as a regional storage and distribution center.
According to construction firm ARCO, the facility includes 166,980 square feet of warehouse space with 32-foot clear ceilings, 27,250 square feet of office space and a 6,040-square-foot mezzanine.
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast is one of the nation's largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers and distributors. The company employs about 3,400 people in facilities throughout New England and New York, including operations in South Windsor, Naugatuck and Waterford, according to its website.
An attempt to reach a company representative was not immediately successful on Tuesday morning.
South Windsor Town Manager Michael Maniscalco said the town is "very excited" by the purchase, which confirms the company's interest in a long-term presence.
"They have been a great corporate partner and we look forward to the partnership over many decades to come," he said.
