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PepsiCo, a renowned leader in the food and beverage industry, recently announced a significant investment of USD 13 million. This investment aims to install a state-of-the-art, fully automated production line at its soft drink factory in Dragomirești, Romania.
With this strategic move, PepsiCo aims to strengthen its position as a regional production and distribution hub for Central and South-Eastern Europe, as per Romania-Insider.
Enhancing Production and Increasing Capacity
As a part of PepsiCo's ambitious 5-year development plan, this investment constitutes an essential element of the company's overall strategy, according to See News. The plan focuses on enhancing production lines and significantly increasing the production capacity at the Dragomirești factory to an impressive 800 million liters per year.
Additionally, PepsiCo had previously allocated USD 15 million to build a fully automated warehouse covering a vast area of 15,000 square meters.
The newly installed production line at the Dragomirești factory is equipped with cutting-edge technologies, boasting unparalleled levels of automation. This integration is seamlessly supported by the automated warehouse, where robotic guidance effectively handles and stores pallets.
Consequently, this fully automated process eliminates the need for human intervention, ensuring efficiency and precision from bottling to loading onto trucks.
Unmatched Efficiency and Sustainable Practices
Notably, the new production line has the capacity to produce approximately 1 million bottles per day. Furthermore, this advanced technology consumes 30% less energy compared to conventional production lines. Moreover, PepsiCo proudly states that the new line enhances productivity by producing 60% more beverages per unit of time.
In parallel, it significantly reduces CO2 emissions by 20% and decreases water consumption by 30% per liter of beverage produced. The implementation of this production line also contributes to a notable reduction of approximately 30 tons of plastic usage per year.
PepsiCo's commitment to the Dragomirești factory extends beyond this investment. Over the past decade, the company has made a direct investment of USD 320 million in Romania, bolstering its position as a crucial regional production and distribution hub. This investment further solidifies PepsiCo's dedication to promoting economic growth in the region.
This transformative investment by PepsiCo demonstrates its unwavering commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technologies to deliver exceptional products. By investing in automation, sustainability, and capacity expansion, PepsiCo is poised to meet the ever-growing demands of consumers in Central and South-Eastern Europe.
Photo: PepsiCo Newsroom
