Coca-Cola Amatil invests $3 million into re-opening its 5,500 square metre warehouse in Townsville, Queensland
May 2, 2013
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has invested $3 million into re-opening its 5,500 square metre Townsville
distribution centre
in Queensland.
The beverage
giant says the North Queensland facility has been reinstated as a major hub in
its distribution network to provide a faster service for 4,000 local clients.
CCA Region Manager North Queensland Paul Woodhouse says the warehouse will act as a nerve centre for the massive logistics operation
which involves
distributing 50,000 cases of Coca-Cola products across the region each week.
“Our operation has changed dramatically over the past five years as we’ve had more products come online and demand has grown substantially,” Woodhouse says.
“North Queensland is a very important part of Coca-Cola Amatil’s Queensland business,” he says.
“Ultimately we want to ensure we are servicing our clients in the North to the very best of our ability.”
Woodhouse adds part of Coca Cola’s strategy is to mitigate risk in the region.
“By localising distribution we will be able to help guard against unforeseen circumstances which impact on delivery, such as natural disasters,”
he says.
CCA employs 75 staff in North Queensland including Neverfail production, equipment service technicians, administration, sales and distribution staff.
The opening of the warehouse and distribution site has created 14 additional jobs.
Townville Mayor Jenny Hill adds attracting large Australian-listed companies is a key focus for Queensland’s North.
“Townsville is a major service centre outside Brisbane and we are continually looking for ways to encourage investment in the region,” the Mayor says.
“It is fantastic news that company such as Coca-Cola Amatil, one of the top five Coca-Cola bottlers in the world, is further committed to our city, boosting employment and value adding to our sustainable lifestyle.”
The North Queensland Warehouse will store and distribute a range of Coca-Cola Amatil products including Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Powerade, Mother, Mount Franklin and Grinders Coffee.