Coca-Cola unveils its largest canning line in Brisbane

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) recently announced the completion of a new, state-of-the-art canning line at its Queensland manufacturing facility, located in Richlands, Brisbane. The company has invested $75 million to build what it says 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.

“We have a long history of manufacturing in Australia — nearly 90 years — and we continue to invest heavily in our operations,” said Managing Director Orlando Rodriguez. “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.”

CCEP says that more than 250 local contractors worked on the site during the 18-month construction phase and 18 new full-time positions have been established to support the ongoing operation of the line.

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.

The company says that water and energy savings have also been achieved, with a reverse osmosis system boosting water treatment capacity by 67%. Additionally, 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% annually compared to other lines within CCEP’s network.