Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) has unveiled a cutting-edge canning line at its Richlands manufacturing facility in Brisbane, Queensland. Backed by a major $75 million investment, this new line isn't just impressive it's the largest and most efficient in CCEP's entire global network. With the power to produce up to 120,000 aluminium cans every hour, it marks a bold leap forward in speed, scale, and sustainability for the iconic beverage brand.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia relies on aluminium, especially in its iconic cans, as a key part of its packaging. As the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler, CCEP is leading the charge in sustainability down under, actively working to cut plastic waste and boost the use of recycled aluminium in its operations.
This game-changing canning line will turbocharge production capacity for Monster Energy Company's powerhouse brands, Monster and Mother, ready to fuel the skyrocketing demand from Aussie consumers. But that's not all; it will also keep the bubbles flowing for beloved classics like Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta, which have been proudly crafted in Australia for nearly 90 years. This upgrade is set to refresh more fans than ever before, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation.
Over the 18-month build, more than 250 local contractors came together to bring this project to life safely and with precision. Now, with the new line up and running, over 18 full-time jobs have been created, boosting employment and providing long-term opportunities for Queenslanders. Packed with the latest manufacturing innovations, this state-of-the-art line is built for durability and maximum efficiency. Its smart design spans five mezzanine levels, perfectly optimising space and workflow to keep production flowing smoothly.
Orlando Rodriguez, Managing Director of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia, said, "We have a long history of manufacturing in Australia – nearly 90 years – and continue investing heavily in our operations. Richlands is our largest manufacturing site in our Australian network and now it is home to our most efficient and largest canning line to date in our global network, bolstering Queensland's thriving manufacturing industry and supporting Aussie jobs. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and world-class equipment, the new line will increase production efficiency, enabling faster and more sustainable delivery of our beverages for Australians to enjoy."
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This investment has also unlocked impressive water and energy savings. Thanks to an advanced reverse osmosis system, water treatment capacity has soared by 67 per cent. Even more impressive, the new canning line fills cans at room temperature, eliminating energy-heavy cooling processes and slashing energy use by around 23 per cent each year compared to other lines in CCEP's network. As one of Australia's largest beverage makers, CCEP takes pride in crafting, distributing, and selling the beloved drinks Aussies know and love all while powering local jobs and boosting the economy.
"Our manufacturing philosophy is centred on making it where we sell it, limiting the distance our product travels and minimising the emissions tied to it where possible. Investments like this allow us to make more of our most popular products even closer to the end-consumer. This approach not only reduces our environmental impact by minimising transportation but boosts overall efficiency, helping to keep shelves stocked." added Rodriguez.
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