Coke Canada Bottling has opened a new large automated warehouse at its Calgary facility.

The warehouse represents a $75-million investment, the largest the company has made since becoming an independent, family-owned Canadian bottler in 2018. The 60,000-square-foot facility features the company’s first-ever automated storage-and-retrieval system, which centralizes storage and can accommodate approximately 20,000 pallets.

“We’re proud to add a new, red beacon to the iconic Calgary skyline representing our ongoing commitment to investing in how we make, move and sell Canadians’ favourite beverages right here in Alberta,” said Tony Chow, the company’s president, in a press release. “This state-of-the-art warehouse features our first high-density, technology-enabled system, which will improve our speed and agility, helping us to grow and better meet the evolving needs of our customers in Western Canada.”

The project injected about $29 million into the local economy and is intended to improve operational efficiency and customer service across Western Canada, according to the company.

Pictured: New Coke Canada Bottling warehouse in Calgary.

Photo: Coke Canada Bottling