Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Coca-Cola UNITED unveils new $18M facility in Auburn
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Today, June 4, Coca-Cola UNITED hosted the grand opening of a brand new facility in Auburn.
The project, which features a sales center, warehouse and office space, will distribute millions of Coke products annually through several communities in East Alabama.
Read on to learn more about what this major facility brings to the Auburn community.
Serving East Alabama communities
Located on approximately 15 acres of land off West Veterans Boulevard, this 24,000-square-foot facility will distribute products throughout:
- Chambers County
- Coosa County
- Lee County
- Macon County
- Randolph County
- Tallapoosa County
“Today marks an exciting new chapter for our team. This facility reflects our longstanding commitment to refresh and serve the communities and consumers of East Alabama with excellence and hometown pride.”
Allen Buffington, Auburn Coca-Cola Sales Center Manager
The $18M project has already made an impact in the local workforce, currently employing more than 70 employees.
According to Coca-Cola UNITED, this new facility is expected to produce 3 million cases of product annually.
Coca-Cola joins the Auburn community
Coca-Cola has served East Alabama for over a century beginning in 1902, with previous bottling operations in Alexander City, Opelika and Tuskegee.
The establishment of a new facility more than a century since its inception in East Alabama marks a long investment in the Auburn community and its thriving economy.
“I’m proud to officially welcome Coca-Cola UNITED and its employees to the Auburn family. We are grateful for Coca-Cola’s investment in our community and are excited to see this new facility come to life.
We look forward to a lasting and strong partnership moving forward.”
Ron Anders, Mayor of Auburn
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