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Coca-Cola Consolidated is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Indiana with a $35 million investment in its Indianapolis production facility, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to glass bottle production within the US Coca-Cola system.
The investment will fund the addition of a new glass bottling line at the company’s facility at 5000 West 25th Street in Indianapolis.
Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with the project anticipated to create between 15 and 20 new full-time jobs while also generating wider economic activity through construction, supplier partnerships and local service providers.
The expansion will position Indianapolis as a strategic production hub for the Coca-Cola system in the United States. According to the company, the site will become one of only three Coca-Cola system facilities nationwide capable of bottling beverages in glass formats.
Dave Katz, president and chief operating officer at Coca-Cola Consolidated, said: “This expansion is another example of how we strategically invest in our business to build a solid operational foundation and create opportunities for our teammates in the communities where they live and work."
Katz continued: “We are excited about the impact this investment will have in the local community and look forward to continuing our long-standing relationships with dedicated community partners.”
The Indianapolis facility has operated since 1968 and currently houses four production lines, including two PET and rPET bottle lines alongside two can lines. The site also includes a production warehouse and supports the company’s sustainability initiatives, particularly through its use of recyclable packaging systems.
The move comes amid renewed industry interest in glass packaging, driven by premiumisation trends, sustainability considerations and growing consumer demand for alternative beverage packaging formats. Glass has gained traction across both carbonated soft drinks and alcoholic beverages as brands seek to enhance product differentiation and respond to consumer perceptions around quality and recyclability.
For Coca-Cola Consolidated, the investment also reflects the continued importance of regional manufacturing flexibility as beverage companies adapt to shifting packaging demand and evolving retail dynamics.
The company currently employs more than 1,200 people across Indiana through nine facilities serving over 17,500 businesses statewide.
