Buffalo Rock Company

Our Birmingham team is honored to receive a commendation from Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in recognition of Buffalo Rock's 125th anniversary. Founded in Birmingham in 1901 in the basement of the Alabama Grocery Company, Buffalo Rock has grown from its local roots to serve customers across Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and West Georgia. This recognition highlights more than a century of service, strong community partnerships and a lasting commitment to the city we proudly call home. We are grateful to the Birmingham community for being such an important part of our story and look forward to continuing to grow and serve for generations to come.

We're honored to be featured as the cover story in this month's Business Alabama Magazine and grateful to Cary Estes, Cary Norton and the Business Alabama team for sharing our story. The article highlights our 125-year legacy, the resilience of our organization and, most importantly, the Employee-Partners, customers and communities who have made this milestone possible. #BuffaloRock125 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eyZhdCYC

We are honored to receive a formal commendation from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recognizing Buffalo Rock's 125th anniversary. In her proclamation, Governor Ivey highlighted our 125 years of continuous operation, innovation and leadership as a fourth-generation, family-owned company. She recognized our role in building one of the industry’s most dynamic beverage portfolios, our investment in Alabama manufacturing and our impact on local economies through more than 2,100 team members. We are grateful for this recognition from the State of Alabama and proud to continue building on 125 years of service to the communities we call home.

Summer is the busiest season for Buffalo Rock and for many families too. To mark our 125th anniversary, we’re donating a collective $125,000 to community organizations across our footprint that serve children and youth during the summer months, when school is out and many families need additional support. Each of our local teams selected organizations based on the unique needs of their communities, helping ensure our impact is both meaningful and personal. We are proud to partner with these organizations and remain committed to strengthening the places where we live and work. Thank you to the many organizations making a difference every day, including: • Albany, Ga. – Easterseals Southern Georgia • Birmingham, Ala. – Lakeshore Foundation • Columbus, Ga. – Knowledge Works Learning Academy • Corporate Office – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham • Dothan, Ala. – TIME Youth Dothan • Gadsden, Ala. – Etowah County Schools • Huntsville, Ala. – EarlyWorks Museums • Mobile, Ala. – Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama • Montgomery, Ala. – Prattville YMCA Field of Dreams • Newnan, Ga. – Camp Rockridge • Panama City, Fla. – Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida • Pensacola, Fla. – Feeding the Gulf Coast • Talladega, Ala. – Lincoln Parks and Recreation • Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Tuscaloosa's One Place, A Family Resource Center • Shoals, Ala. – Muscle Shoals City Schools Here’s to 125 years of serving our communities and continuing that commitment for generations to come. #BuffaloRock125

We’re ready to take on Corporate Challenge this week, both on and off the field. This event is about more than competition. We’re proud to come together with fellow businesses to donate to Children's of Alabama. Through our wish list drive, we donated items that help support families so they can focus on what matters most—helping their child get better. We’re honored to play a small part in supporting the children and families they serve. #corpchallenge

Thank you to Bham Now for highlighting our partnership with Piggly Wiggly and Belgium’s Brewery Martens. We’re proud to work alongside other family-owned businesses to bring this brew to Birmingham and beyond.

Last week, we welcomed Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. senior leadership to our Santa Rosa Campus, featuring marketplace tours and a firsthand demonstration of our new Raptor automation-assist technology. These moments reflect the strength of our partnership and a shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence. Thank you to KDP for their continued collaboration, and to our Gulf team for delivering an exceptional experience.

Congratulations to the Excellence Academy Class of 2026!   In partnership with UAB Collat School of Business, Excellence Academy is a custom leadership development experience designed to bring learning to life. Through hands-on workshops, team collaboration and real-world business challenges, participants don’t just learn, they lead. Their journey culminates in presenting innovative solutions directly to our officer team, helping shape the future of our company.   Living out our core value of Obsessed with Continuous Improvement, the Class of 2026 embraced every opportunity to grow, both personally and professionally, through trainings, workshops and retreats. Thank you for your commitment, your curiosity and your leadership. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see what you do next!

We were honored to host the 5th annual Women's Empowerment Luncheon at The Fennec in Birmingham on April 28th. The women of Buffalo Rock came together with colleagues who support and champion them, creating a meaningful day focused on connection, growth and the power of community. Thank you to our panelists, Casi Ferguson, Katrina Keefer, and Joanna White, for sharing impactful stories from their career journeys and reminding us of the strength and influence we all hold. 💙

Thank you, Baldwin Alliance, for sharing the news of our Loxley facility.    The Loxley Franchise Sales Center represents another key milestone in our long-term growth strategy. Most importantly, it reflects our commitment to building industry-leading environments where our Employee-Partners can do their best work. With construction officially underway with Vardaman Construction, LLC, we're excited for our future in Baldwin County.