Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has invested €31m in a new recycled plastic bottling line at its Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn, in Co Antrim.
Due to be operational by next May - the new line will produce 500ml bottles at a rate of 65,000 an hour and over 36,000 2 litre bottles an hour.
The company said that all of the bottles - excluding their labels and caps - will be made from 100% recycled plastic.
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland said this marks the biggest single investment since the production facility opened in 2008 and represents the next stage of development of the Knockmore Hill site.
Since 2020, over €77.6m has been invested in the facility in Knockmore Hill. In 2024, a further €3.5m was invested in a new warehouse to support its newest canning line for Monster Energy which opened in October 2023.
Coca-Cola HBC employs over 960 people across the island with 550 workers based at the Knockmore Hill site in Lisburn.
Simon Fitzpatrick, General Manager, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, said the new investment is a perfect example of how the company continues to look to the future as it expands and increases its commitment to the island of Ireland.
"The new bottling line will make our manufacturing abilities even more agile, supporting our production facility in becoming the industry leader in supply chain excellence, and ensuring we continue to evolve to meet our customer needs," he said.
"The Coca-Cola system on the island of Ireland is a key value creator - we are a major employer, we drive industry wide growth, while also giving back to the communities we serve," Mr Fitzpatrick said.
"By investing in local economies, supporting small businesses, and prioritising environmental stewardship, we are not only enhancing our business operations but also contributing to the overall well-being of society," he added.
