Coke Canada Bottling Unveils Major $75 Million Warehouse Facility in Calgary
Coke Canada Bottling has officially opened a substantial new warehouse in northeast Calgary, representing a significant $75 million investment in the region. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance the company's ability to meet growing beverage demand across Western Canada through advanced technological systems.
A Monumental Structure with Impressive Capacity
The newly constructed warehouse spans an impressive 60,000 square feet at 3851 23st Street N.E., with a height comparable to a twelve-story building. This massive structure can store nearly 20,000 pallets, which translates to approximately 65 million beverage cans according to company estimates. The facility's scale makes it visible to travelers arriving at Calgary International Airport, serving as a prominent landmark in the industrial landscape.
Strategic Investment in Western Canadian Operations
This $75 million project marks the largest investment made by Coke Canada Bottling since the company became an independent, family-owned Canadian business in 2018. Company officials emphasize that this development strengthens Calgary's position as a critical distribution hub for their Western Canadian operations, boosting efficiency and expanding capacity to better serve regional customers.
"This represents a firm commitment to Calgary," stated Tony Chow, President of Coke Canada Bottling, during the facility's ribbon-cutting ceremony. "The new warehouse provides the flexibility we need to service Western Canada effectively for many years ahead."
Advanced Automated Logistics System
The warehouse introduces the company's first-ever automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), a sophisticated logistics solution that centralizes storage within the northeast Calgary complex. This innovative technology streamlines operations by bringing storage fully in-house while significantly increasing operational capacity.
Chow explained that "the new system enhances our agility and speed, allowing us to deliver products to customers and consumers more quickly and efficiently." The automation represents a substantial upgrade in the company's distribution capabilities.
Economic Impact and Local Partnerships
The project was delivered through collaboration with System Logistics, CANA Construction, and approximately thirty Canadian trade partners, injecting around $29 million into the local economy. This investment demonstrates Coke Canada Bottling's commitment to supporting Canadian businesses and contributing to regional economic growth.
Comprehensive Operations and Regional Reach
Coke Canada Bottling employs approximately 500 people at its northeast Calgary Combo Centre, which now includes the new warehouse alongside existing manufacturing facilities and sales and distribution centers. From this location, the company produces, sells, and distributes numerous popular beverage brands including Coca-Cola, Coke Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Monster, Canada Dry, and A&W products.
The facility serves as a crucial distribution point for Coca-Cola beverages across the prairie provinces and parts of British Columbia, supplying approximately 4,000 customers in southern Alberta alone. This includes grocery and convenience stores, food distributors like Gordon Food Service, and major restaurant chains such as McDonald's.
The opening of this advanced warehouse facility represents a significant milestone in Coke Canada Bottling's expansion strategy, positioning the company for continued growth and improved service delivery throughout Western Canada.
