Coca-Cola Opens New €200 Million Irish Facility
The Coca-Cola Company has officially opened its new manufacturing and innovation facility in Wexford in Ireland following investment of Eur200 million. The US-based beverages giant has also announced the expansion of its global business shared services organisation in Drogheda, County Louth.
“Our continued investments in Wexford, Drogheda and throughout Ireland will ensure we sustain and enhance our growth globally in the coming years,” says Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive of The Coca-Cola Company. “The Coca-Cola brand has been in Ireland for more than half a century and our long history here gives us continued confidence in the strength of the Irish workforce, the commitment of the Irish government and the know-how of Irish people to support our business.”
The Coca-Cola Company and its partners, including bottler Coca-Cola Hellenic, employ 1,900 people at ten facilities throughout Ireland.
