Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) has announced the completion of a brand new, state-of-the-art canning line at its Queensland manufacturing facility, located in Richlands, Brisbane.
Supported by a substantial $75 million investment, the line will be the “largest and most efficient” canning line in the CCEP network, capable of processing up to 120,000 cans per hour.
This new line will significantly increase production capacity for Monster Energy Company products – including Monster and Mother brands – to meet surging consumer demand. It will also support production of other favourites such as Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta, which have been proudly manufactured in Australia for nearly 90 years.
Orlando Rodriguez, Managing Director, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia, says: “We have a long history of manufacturing in Australia – nearly 90 years – and we continue to invest 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.”
During the 18-month construction phase, more than 250 local contractors worked safely onsite. Additionally, more than 18 new full-time positions have been established to support the ongoing operation of the line, contributing to job creation and security for Queenslanders.
Equipped with the latest advancements in manufacturing technology, the line ensures durability and efficiency. Space and workflow are optimised with the layout thoughtfully designed across five mezzanine levels.
Water and energy savings have also been unlocked through this investment and the new canning line. The reverse osmosis system boosts water treatment capacity by 67%. The line’s ability to fill cans at room temperature eliminates the need for energy-intensive cooling processes; a feature that is expected to reduce energy consumption by approximately 23 per cent annually compared to other lines within CCEP’s network.
One of Australia’s largest beverage manufacturers, CCEP is proud to continue making, moving and selling high-quality beverages that Australians love, while also contributing to the local 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,” said Mr Rodriguez.
For nearly 90 years, CCEP has been making, moving and selling Coca-Cola and other much-loved drinks. With more than 3000 employees in Australia, the company has operations in every state and territory. CCEP employs more than 700 Queenslanders.
