Coke Florida Celebrates Grand Opening of New Orlando Distribution Center

State-of-the-art $84 million facility strengthens service capabilities and supports continued growth in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Orlando Distribution Center, a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

The $84 million facility, located at 3095 Eunice Avenue, features advanced automated warehouse technology designed to enhance efficiency, improve order accuracy, and elevate service for customers. The new distribution center expands operational capacity and supports Coke Florida’s long-term growth strategy.

“Today marks an exciting milestone for Coke Florida and reinforces our commitment to this region,” said Troy Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Coke Florida. “We are focused on making the right investments in our people, infrastructure, and capabilities to support sustainable growth and deliver for our customers.

“This new distribution center represents another meaningful step forward as we continue building the future of Coke Florida.”

Coke Florida employs nearly 1,000 associates across Central Florida, spanning sales, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services. The new 180,000-square-foot facility sits on a five-acre site and features 29 inbound and outbound docks, enabling efficient handling of approximately 34 million cases annually. From this location, the team supports distribution across a broad regional footprint, including Orlando, Ocala, Daytona, Brevard, and Fort Pierce - serving approximately 15 counties.

“This facility is a testament to our associates and the incredible work they do every day to serve our customers,” said Derek Frederickson, Region General Manager for Central Florida. “The Orlando Distribution Center provides the scale, technology, and environment needed to support our continued momentum while enabling our team to thrive and deliver best-in-class service.”

The grand opening event brought together company leaders, elected officials, community partners, and customers, and featured a ceremonial ribbon cutting and guided tours of the facility. The event showcased the advanced technology and operational capabilities that will support Coke Florida’s continued growth in the region.

About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company and a growth-focused consumer packaged goods company. We are one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States with an exclusive territory that covers forty-seven counties in Florida. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes a portfolio of beverages for every occasion including sparkling soft drinks, waters, teas, sports drinks, energy drinks, juices, and value-added dairy drinks. We drive positive economic impact in the communities we serve through employing over 5,000 associates and operating four GreenCircle Certified production facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Our investments in sustainability, education, and economic empowerment are the foundation of our commitment to helping build stronger communities. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is also one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. The company has been recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit www.cokeflorida.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.