⚡️ Coca-Cola Consolidated brings jobs, high-tech expansion to Columbus

A new Coca-Cola Consolidated facility in Columbus recently opened its doors, bringing dozens of new jobs and state-of-the-art technologies to the region.

Why it's important: The $90 million campus will help Coca-Cola Consolidated — the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler — better serve central Ohio and spark continued regional growth.

• The Columbus facility can process more than 16 million cases of product annually.

The breakdown: The 60-acre campus in the new Rickenbacker Industrial Complex 20 miles from Columbus includes three new facilities.

• A 400,000-square-foot distribution and sales center.
• A 15,000-square-foot equipment services facility.
• A 15,000-square-foot fleet maintenance garage for subsidiary organization Red Classic Transit.

The old campus totaled 180,000 square feet and had just nine loading docks — the new facilities boast more than 50 loading docks.

What Coca-Cola Consolidated is saying: Sam Meiner, VP of Coke Consolidated's Mid-West Market Unit (and Columbus native) is excited for Coca-Cola Consolidated to grow in Columbus.

• "This investment in our teammates and production capabilities is a long-term commitment to improving how we serve the world's best brands and flavors to our communities and the people of Ohio."

The new distribution center brings top tech, talent and amenities together to make working conditions better and more efficient.

• 🤖 New robotics help improve productivity, efficiency and accuracy.
• ❄️ Dedicated cooling stations for employees heighten safety.
• 🩺 A Wellness Clinic and a Mother's Room add to the welcoming workplace.

The campus is home to dynamic educational opportunities for existing and newly hired teammates alike.

• Employees have access to specialized training to learn Vertique, the new semi-automated robotic warehouse solution.
• A new experiential learning center is home to built-in coolers, fountain machines and truck bays to train new hires.

• A fresh auditorium will house larger classes and special events.

Plus, plus, plus: The parking lot is large enough to accommodate both commercial and state drivers license testing.

Worth a mention: The new facilities are more sustainable than ever — check it out.

• 🚚 Redesigned HVAC systems in the maintenance garage.
• ♻️ A recycling room with specialty ventilation and wash systems.
• 🔌 Infrastructure for EV charging stations.

The impact: Coca-Cola Consolidated's $90 million investment added more than 35 new hires, boosting overall employment at the campus to 360. These employees will work in the new facility and contribute to an estimated $2.3 million in annual local tax revenue.

• Get involved: Be part of something local and lasting — and explore career opportunities across Ohio.

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