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Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced a £26m (€29.5m) investment in its Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn, its largest since the site opened in 2008.
The funding will deliver a new high-speed bottling line using 100% recycled plastic, set to be operational by May 2026.
The move strengthens the company’s sustainability ambitions while reinforcing its long-term commitment to growth in Northern Ireland. Below, we read some excerpts from the article published on Business Plus.
Coca-Cola HBC to expand Knockmore Hill production facility
LISBURN (IRELAND) – Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced a £26m (€29.5m) investment in its Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn, the company’s largest single investment since the site opened in 2008.
The new funding will support the installation of a state-of-the-art high-speed recycled plastic bottling line, set to be operational by May 2026.
Once completed, the new line will produce 500ml bottles at a rate of 65,000 per hour and more than 36,000 2-litre bottles per hour, all made from 100% recycled plastic.
The move marks a major milestone in Coca-Cola HBC’s sustainability strategy, following its transition in 2024 to exclusively using recycled plastic across its product range.
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