b'Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling in Rancho Cucamonga Announces Major Expansion of Manufacturingand Distribution FacilityIn September, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling revealed plans for a substantial expansion of its operations at its current facility in Rancho Cucamonga. This represents a $500 million investment and is the first Coca-Cola production facility built in California in nearly 60 years. Rancho Cucamonga will become only the fourth location where Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling manufactures in California. Other bottling locations are Downey, Los Angeles, and San Leandro. The planned project includes the demolition and rebuild of the current Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling distribution center. During construction, operations will RCCB Rancho Facility Design Rendering Front Entrance relocate to a temporary location in Fontana.When complete, the new facility will be transformed from a single-building distribution center to a 620,000-square-foot state-of-the-art campus with full production capabilities. Designed with safety and sustainability as top priorities, the newly constructed bottling and distribution center will include added employee amenities such as expanded break rooms, training rooms, a parking garage with EV charging stations; a tour gallery, fleet shop, and recycling center. Additionally, the plans call for maximizing efficiencies around energy and water use, including drought-resistant landscaping.RCCB Rancho Facility Design Rendering Warehouse ExteriorThe current 125,000-square-foot Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga was constructed in 1984. The new construction will be a flagship facility within Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling and the Coca-Cola system. The companys growth is expected to create new jobs, contributing to the economic development of the region, and strengthening the local workforce.The expansion project will incorporate eco-friendly measures, ensuring that the increased operations are achieved without compromising the companys commitment to minimizing its environmental footprint. The economic prosperity of Rancho Cucamonga is further enhanced when existing companies with established operations in the city, choose to remain here and build upon their past successes, said Matt Marquez, City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning and Economic Development Director. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottlings plans for expansion in Rancho Cucamonga exemplify the Citys commitment to economic growth and a more sustainable manufacturing sector.This expansion project is currently in the development and environmental impact review process and will come before the Citys Planning Commission and City Council at a future time. Construction could beginas soon as 2024 with an operational facility by summer 2026. Scan code to view Press Release:Recycled Pallets Support Sustainability(. continued from page 8)The collaboration between KW Plastics and Southeastern Container is a shining example of how two companies can work together to generate a positive environmental and economic impact. With such dedicated efforts and innovative solutions, businesses like KW Plastics and Southeastern Container are paving the way toward a more sustainable future for us all.In addition to pallets, Southeastern Container is one of the worlds largest and most respected manufacturers of high-quality polyethylene terephthalate bottles and preforms for the Coca-Cola bottling system.For more information, visit secontainer.com or scan the code:9'