Swire Coca-Cola said on Thursday that it began operations at its state-of-the-art plant in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, on May 26, and at its intelligent green production base in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on May 27.
The company stated that the back-to-back openings of these two advanced facilities mark a significant step in strengthening Swire Coca-Cola’s production network across the Chinese mainland. The two plants together house more than 20 modern production lines, with a combined annual capacity exceeding 3.1 million tonnes.
Karen So, chief executive of Swire Coca-Cola, said the new plants represent more than a 10 percent increase in the company’s existing beverage production capacity and also reflect systematic capability-building to capture long-term growth in the Chinese mainland consumer market.
The facilities are designed to high standards of green and intelligent manufacturing, incorporating AI, automation, and sustainable practices, including LEED Gold certification and zero-waste-to-landfill goals. The Guangzhou plant also features a fully automated warehouse that significantly improves space utilization.
Located in the core of the Yangtze River Delta and the Greater Bay Area, respectively, the two plants will enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness to evolving consumer demand while contributing to local economic development.
So also said that the openings demonstrate Swire Coca-Cola’s continued commitment to the Chinese mainland market through substantial long-term investment.
