CCEP's $75m canning line boosts production capacity in Brisbane

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) has completed construction of a new $75m canning line at its Queensland manufacturing facility, located in Richlands, Brisbane. The company said this is the largest and most efficient canning line in the CCEP network, capable of processing up to 120,000 cans per hour. 

The new canning line is designed to increase production capacity for its Monster Energy Company products, including Monster and Mother brands. It will also support production of its other drinks such as Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. The canning line investment is the latest part of a wider investment at the Richlands site.

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

Equipped with the latest advancements in manufacturing technology, the line is designed to ensure durability and efficiency. Space and workflow are optimised, with the layout carefully designed across five mezzanine levels.

Water and energy savings have also been unlocked by the investment and the new canning line. The reverse osmosis system is engineered to boost water treatment capacity by 67%, while 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. 

“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,” Rodriguez said.

With more than 3000 employees in Australia, CCEP has operations in every state and territory. The company employs more than 700 Queenslanders and more than 18 new full-time positions have been established to support the ongoing operation of the new line.