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Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the USA, has announced a $35 million investment to upgrade its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis.
The capital will be used to install a new, state-of-the-art blow-moulding line, enabling the facility to produce its own plastic bottles on-site. By shifting to in-house production, the company expects to significantly increase operational efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.
According to the firm, the transition will eliminate the need for approximately 2,500 trucks to transport empty bottles to the plant annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions. The Indianapolis plant, which has been part of the city’s industrial landscape for over a century, currently employs approximately 450 people.
Dave Katz, president and COO of Coca-Cola Consolidated, commented: “This investment in our Indianapolis facility is a testament to our commitment to the city and the state of Indiana. This new blow-moulding line will allow us to be more efficient and sustainable in our operations”.
The new line is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026.
Source: Coca-Cola Consolidated
