The Whitestown, Indiana Coca-Cola Consolidated distribution and automated warehouse facility opened April 19. The company invested approximately $60 million to build this 400,000-square-foot facility, allowing it to better serve its customers in central Indiana and the surrounding region. The facility will be able to distribute more than 20 million cases each year.
More than 450 teammates in warehouse, distribution, sales and equipment services roles are working to serve customers and consumers across the region. The Whitestown facility also will include teammates and vehicles from the company’s transportation subsidiary, Red Classic Transit, and a new 15,000-square-foot fleet shop.
“We are excited to continue our journey of growth in the Hoosier state,” said Levi Alexander, Whitestown operations manager. “This investment in expanding our distribution capabilities is a long-term commitment to improving how we serve the world’s best brands and flavors to our communities.”
Nearly 200 employees will continue production operations at the Indianapolis production facility, which has increased capacity due to a more than $18 million investment to add a sleek can production line.
Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S. Its purpose is to honor God in all it does, serve others, pursue excellence and grow profitably. For more than 119 years, it has been deeply committed to the consumers, customers and communities it serves and is passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services it offers. The company makes, sells and distributes beverages of The Coca-Cola Co. and other partner companies in more than 300 brands and flavors across 14 states and the District of Columbia to more than 66 million consumers.
It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. More information about the company is available at cokeconsolidated.com.
