Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. opened its new $18 million sales center and warehouse in Auburn. The facility also has some office space.
“I’m proud to officially welcome Coca-Cola United and its employees to the Auburn family,” said Auburn Mayor Ron Anders. “We are grateful for Coca-Cola’s investment in our community and are excited to see this new facility come to life. We look forward to a lasting and strong partnership moving forward.”
The 24,000-square-foot facility sits on approximately 15 acres off West Veterans Boulevard. It will serve as a distribution hub for products going to customers and communities in Chambers, Coosa, Lee, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties.
“This facility reflects our longstanding commitment to refresh and serve the communities and consumers of East Alabama with excellence and hometown pride,” said Allen Buffington, Auburn Coca-Cola Sales Center manager.
Auburn Coca-Cola joined Coca-Cola United in 2023. It employs approximately 75 associates. Auburn Coca-Cola serves more than 1,000 customers and distributes nearly 3 million cases of Coke products annually.
Coca-Cola has had a presence in East Alabama since 1902, with previous bottling operations in Alexander City, Opelika and Tuskegee.
