The new Yunnan plant was officially opened on 15th June, with VIP guests, Merlin Swire and James Quincey, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company (front row, fourth and fifth from right), as well as representatives from the Yunnan local government.

Swire Coca-Cola Beverages Yunnan recently opened its new bottling facility – the largest of its kind in Mainland China south of the Yangtze River. Catering to the needs of its fast-growing market, the new plant replaces a smaller facility, dating to the mid-1990s. Awarded LEED gold certification by the US Green Building Council, the new world-class operation is installed with photovoltaic power generators on the roof of its main building, as well as intelligent lighting systems across 75% of the facility. There is also a rainwater collection system for irrigation and wastewater will be treated within the plant for reuse.