Coca-Cola Amatil New Zealand (CCANZ) has revealed plans to establish a manufacturing operation at New Zealand’s largest airport, as it seeks to consolidate its operation inside the country.
The company will develop a purpose-built, high-tech 12,000 square metre warehouse at Auckland Airport’s new Landing Business Park, in order to accommodate an addition to CCANZ’s manufacturing footprint. The bottler claimed that the infrastructure provided by the new commercial precinct would help it to better meet its distribution needs.
CCANZ managing director Chris Litchfield said: “Auckland Airport has the ability to deliver a product which meets our specific requirements. We need to consolidate a number of operations into one, meaning that we require a location that ticks all the boxes in terms of connectivity, security and accessible amenities.
“We also value the investment that Auckland Airport has outlaid to develop the area into a world-class business park. CCANZ is committed to producing the best quality beverages and this new facility at Auckland Airport will enable us to continue to achieve this and complements our existing manufacturing operations.”
Auckland Airport general manager for property Mark Thomson added: “The move by CCANZ to Auckland Airport highlights the quality of our real estate products and our ability to tailor solutions to unique customer requirements.
“We are focused on creating a business environment that caters to a wide range of users. Our extensive land-holdings allow Auckland Airport to tailor bespoke solutions, not only for traditional logistics activities but also for technology users and selected manufacturers, such as CCANZ.”
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