"The Mountain Valley grew because people found it, loved it and told their friends," says Eric Foss, chairman and CEO of Primo Brands. "When a brand earns that kind of loyalty, our job is to make sure there's enough of it to go around. We invest responsibly and strategically where growth is accelerating, and we're proud to do it in Hot Springs, where The Mountain Valley has been a part of the community for more than 150 years."

The Mountain Valley spring and sparkling water has been bottled domestically and sourced from the Ouachita Mountains since 1871. In recent years, demand has increased, with growth primarily attributed to word-of-mouth sharing. Together with Saratoga, Primo Brands owns two of the five fastest-growing premium water brands in the U.S.

The Mountain Valley water filters through sandstone and shale in the Ouachita Mountains, which gives it a natural minerality and crisp taste. Known for its signature green glass bottle, the brand is served at restaurants and at fine dining events. A growing number of customers have it delivered at home in 2.5- or 5-gallon glass jugs.

The multi-million-dollar greenfield facility includes one retail high-speed and two large-format production lines, along with logistics and warehouse spaces, to modernize manufacturing for more efficient production.