Amrit Bottlers, a flagship company of SLMG Group and an authorized manufacturer for Coca-Cola, recently performed the Bhoomi Pujan for its new bottling plant in Sector 27, Gorakhpur Industrial Development Area (GIDA), the company announced on LinkedIn.
The event was attended by chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other Uttar Pradesh leaders. “This upcoming facility strengthens ’ , , . To all our partners, well-wishers and our dedicated team – . With gratitude in our hearts, we look forward to turning this foundation into a beacon of progress and opportunity,” it said
The Rs 700-crore facility is expected to create additional direct and indirect employment for over 2,000 individuals.
“This plant will enhance CocаCola’s beverage supply chain, delivering quality products while uplifting local economies. By generating jobs and adopting sustainable practices, we aim to contribute to the state’s vision of economic prosperity and empower communities with meaningful opportunities,” said Rakesh Ladhani, director, Amrit Bottlers.
The Lucknow-based company, an independent Coca-Cola bottler, operates seven bottling units in Uttar Pradesh – Chata, Barabanki, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Trishundi, and Unnao-producing over three crore bottles daily.
With a capacity of 2,900 bottles per minute, the new plant will add to the existing 21,082 bpm across SLMG’s seven operational plants in Uttar Pradesh, boosting the total daily Coca-Cola bottling capacity from 3.03 crore to 3.46 crore bottles.
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