The new plant represents a US $100m investment and is part of the three-year, $4bn investment plan in 2012-2014 that underscores The Coca-Cola Company’s confidence in, and commitment to, China.
The 200,000 sq m new plant is designed to accommodate nine production lines for sparkling and still beverages, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid and Ice Dew.
Upon completion, the total investment is expected to deliver an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes of beverages.
The first phase of the new plant will be operational in 2016. At that time, the existing Heilongjiang plant will be relocated to the new site together with its operation and management team.
Coca-Cola established its first plant in Heilongjiang in the Harbin Economic-Technological Development Zone in 1994. The new plant is part of the redevelopment plans and will be located in the New South Harbin Industrial City.
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