Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has invested $100 million in its Richlands, Queensland, production plant, intending to increase canned beverage production capacity in the Sunshine State.
Richlands’ $22.2 million can line renovation is now complete, and development on an additional can line is underway, backed by a $75 million investment over the next few years.
The $22.2 million can line expansion will produce up to 2000 cans per minute in a variety of formats. This includes beverages such as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, and Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling.
“This enhancement to our Richlands facility is a key part of our broader strategy, following our landmark investment in Victoria – our largest ever in Australia,” said Orlando Rodriguez, MDat Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia.
“In the short term, investing in our local manufacturing infrastructure significantly enhances our ability to meet the needs of our valued customers. In the years to come, these efforts to build our operational presence nearer to the end-consumer will help make our ambition to reach net zero emissions a reality.”
The extra $75 million can line will be finished next year, boosting Monster Energy Company’s domestic production.
The Richlands complex is one of 20 CCEP-managed locations in Queensland, and the company’s property footprint extends as far north as Cairns.
