California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined company executives to mark the start of Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling’s $47.5 million revitalization of its Downtown Los Angeles facility, a historic cultural monument known as “The Ship.”
The project will modernize and upgrade the landmark plant ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, supporting the city’s broader downtown revitalization efforts.
“Los Angeles is an economic engine, connecting local businesses to the rest of the country and the world,” Mayor Bass said. “Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling has decided to renew and expand their investment in our city, continuing to support good-paying jobs for Angelenos and playing an integral role in Downtown LA – another signal that Los Angeles is open for business.”
Reyes Coca-Cola Market Unit President for Los Angeles and Nevada, David Carey, said the project reflects the company’s long-term commitment to the community. “As a long-standing beverage manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, we are proud of this great city,” Carey said. “Today’s investment demonstrates our commitment to Downtown Los Angeles and our confidence in our continued mutual success.”
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling operates the last remaining bottling facility within the City of Los Angeles, continuing a Coca-Cola legacy that began downtown in 1902. The building’s distinctive façade, completed in 1976, received historic cultural landmark status the same year.
The project is expected to add momentum to Downtown Los Angeles’ ongoing transformation into a vibrant economic and cultural hub. Last week, the city also recognized Banc of California for expanding its downtown footprint by leasing an additional 40,000 square feet of office space and adding new signage to the city’s skyline.
