Albany Herald: Tifton Coca-Cola distribution center to hold grand opening ceremony
The 343,000-square-foot facility, which also includes a warehouse, fleet shop, administrative offices, and meeting space, is home to the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment used in the beverage industry — a benefit to both associates and customers. The Tifton facility serves more than 3,100 customers throughout south Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.
Event speakers will include Coca-Cola United President and CEO John Sherman, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Tifton Coca-Cola Sales Center Manager Charlie Yawn, Coca-Cola United East Region Vice President Crawford Jones, city of Tifton Mayor Julie Smith and other city/state dignitaries.
All on Georgia: Tifton Coca-Cola Bottling Co Opens New State-Of-The-Art Facility
“This facility is one of the most technologically advanced distribution facilities in the North American beverage industry,” said Crawford Jones, Coca-Cola UNITED East Region Vice President. “It is a great testament to our partnerships in Tifton and across the state of Georgia, and the thousands of associates who serve our customers and communities.”
After remarks by Coca-Cola UNITED executives and government officials, the official ribbon cutting took place outside the new facility in front of a crowd of some 100 guests. Facility tours and lunch followed, and COVID-19 protocols were adhered to onsite.
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