Our Story

Innovating Since 1963 & Internationally Trusted

Founded in 1963 by Andrew Peykoff Sr., Niagara started as a family business delivering high-quality, affordable water in five-gallon glass bottles to homes and offices across Southern California. Today, we’re the largest family-owned beverage company in the U.S.

1963

Niagara is Founded

Niagara was founded in 1963, operating out of Mr. P’s home garage for the first few years, where he repaired his own coolers and delivery trucks.

1980

First Plant Opens in Irvine, CA

Niagara family sign is planted at the first plant development in Irvine, CA. In 1978, the Peykoffs purchased a 40,000-sq. ft. lot in Irvine with plans to build a new plant with more space for parking trucks. The company would operate out of this 20,000 sq ft facility for the next 21 years.

1994

First HDPE Blow Molder is Purchased

Niagara family sign is planted at the first plant development in Irvine, CA. In 1978, the Peykoffs purchased a 40,000-sq. ft. lot in Irvine with plans to build a new plant with more space for parking trucks. The building would become a 20,887-sq. ft. industrial building, complete with a 40 ft. waterfall facing the 55 freeway.

1998

Started Making Our Own PET Bottles

Marked a significant milestone moving to PET bottles.

2007

Started Making Our Own Caps

We started making our own lightweight caps, vertically integrating the bottling process from start to finish.

2010

First Automated Forklifts

Automated forklifts are autonomous robots which safely move product around our manufacturing facilities and to the loading dock.

2010

First to Successfully Commercialize Nested Packs

First company to sell nested packs to remove carbon and material savings.

2010

First Install of Solar Panels

This would be the first of many renewable energy projects developed throughout the country.

2010

First Hot Fill Line

Expanding beyond water to make sports drinks and vitamin water-style products.

2013

First Sparkling Line

Expanding our capabilities to produce sparkling water products.

2015

Niagara Cares Established

Building on the Peykoff’s commitment to giving back, a formal charitable division of Niagara Bottling was created.

2016

First international plant opens

Opened our first international plant in Monterrey, Mexico.

2018

First Bottled Water Company to Achieve TRUE Zero Waste Certification

Diverting 90%+ of waste from landfills across our facilities.

2019

Opening of Diamond Bar, CA HQ Office

Niagara moves to Diamond Bar, CA, to support our continued growth, bringing all of our Team Members into a thoughtfully designed workspace to enhance our collaboration and strengthen our culture.

2021

First Wind Farm in Texas

Continued focus on increasing our utilization of renewable energy.

2021

First Aseptic Line in Temple, TX

Expanding our capabilities to bottle sports drinks, non-dairy milks, protein shakes, ready-to-drink coffee, and more.

2022-2023

Opened Two 1,000,000 Sq Ft Facilities

Further establishing Niagara as a leader in Beverage Manufacturing.

We Strive For Excellence

First North American bottling plant certified, diverting 90%+ of waste from landfills across our facilities.

Honored by Deloitte & The Wall Street Journal for six years in a row for outstanding business performance.

Headquarters certified by U.S. Green Building Council for superior energy savings, water efficiency, and sustainable materials.