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  The Noel Pepsi enterprise began in the early 1930's when Yakima Bottling Works was awarded to John Noel, Sr. and Frank Noel. The venture was originally meant to be a brewery. However, in 1934, John Noel, Sr. obtained the Pepsi-Cola franchise for Yakima, Washington. The present facility at 1001 S. 1st Street was built in 1948.
Over time, the Company expanded its Pepsi business, adding the Pasco franchise in 1953, Walla Walla in 1954, and The Dalles in 1974. The plants were all purchased jointly by John Noel, Sr. and John Noel, Jr. In order to consolidate production, bottling lines at Walla Walla and Pasco were closed in 1955 and 1965, respectively. These facilities have been enhanced and improved over the past 70 years to accommodate the Company's growth.
In 1979, John Noel, Sr. passed away, and John Noel, Jr., having been involved in the business since its inception, took over as President. In 1988, after John Noel, Jr.'s death, his son Rodger Noel then became President. And the legacy continues with Rodger's son, Justin Noel, who is now serving as Vice President of the corporation. Currently, The Noel Corporation employs more than 360 employees throughout its businesses.
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The Noels believed in keeping much of their related work in-house, therefore, the Company also expanded its business into related industries. In 1957, a Pepsi sign shop was created at the Yakima facility. Noel canning, a contract canning and bottling facility, supplying Company franchises and neighboring bottlers, was started in 1966 in the Yakima facility. Noel Transport, a truck maintenance and logistics division, was created in 1977. Noel Warehouse, a division of The Noel Corporation, commenced in 1983 to provide additional product storage. The Company also expanded into other industries, and is presently involved in digital communication services, construction, and commercial real estate development.
