Carlsberg Britvic is to invest a further £20m in a new soft drinks canning line and building extension at its Rugby factory.
The move will create 34 new jobs and bring total investment in the site over the past five years to more than £60m.
The new line would significantly increase production capacity, taking the factory’s total number of canning lines up to 10, Carlsberg Britvic said. Combined the lines can produce 610,000 canned soft drinks an hour.
The Rugby site, located on the Glebe Farm Industrial Estate, produces soft drinks including Tango and Pepsi Max. With the new recruits, the site will employ over 430 people.
“This investment underscores our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in our supply chain,” said Nigel Paine, VP of production at Carlsberg Britvic.
“By expanding our production capacity, we can meet the growing demand for our popular brands, create more jobs, and enhance our operational efficiency.”
John Slinger, MP for Rugby, added: “I’m excited to hear about the recent announcement that the Carlsberg Britvic factory is expanding with another canning line. They are a significant employer in the Rugby community, and this announcement means more jobs for our area, opportunities for young people, and of course more of some of the nation’s favourite soft drinks.”
The announcement follows previous investments, including £1.2m earlier this year, a £13m canning line in 2023 and a £27m canning line in 2021.
Carlsberg Britvic also recently invested £4m in a new logistics hub at Junction 12 of the M6 north of Wolverhampton.
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