Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia is investing $100 million in its Richlands site to increase production capabilities.
This includes a multi-year $22.2 million investment in its can line catering for increasing consumer demand for canned beverages, allowing CCEP to scale its local can production, with the ability to make up to 2000 cans per minute in a variety of formats.
The upgraded can line is complemented by an additional $75 million investment into new can line at the same facility, which will supercharge the local production of Monster Energy Company products and is expected to be completed in mid-2025.
Orlando Rodriguez, Managing Director at CCEP Australia, said CCEP has a comprehensive sales and distribution network that covers every Australian postcode.
“This includes a strong and growing footprint in Queensland, where our local manufacturing capabilities have never been more critical.
“It’s important to us that we’re continually improving our operations to drive efficiencies, both in terms of sustainability and costs. These latest, state-of-the-art investments in manufacturing technology at Richlands represent a leap forward in productivity, safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, which are key pillars of our business and essential to our future.”
The site’s upgraded can line is projected to conserve more than three Olympic-sized swimming pools of water annually compared to other existing can lines.
Energy savings will also be unlocked thanks to its ability to fill cans at room temperature, eliminating the need for energy-intensive cooling processes; a feature that is expected to reduce energy consumption by approximately 23 per cent compared to the previous line.
“At a time where local manufacturing is so critical, CCEP is proud to announce another significant investment in the industry. 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.
“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,” said Rodriguez.
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