Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. has announced plans to renovate and expand its flagship manufacturing, distribution and sales centre located in Brampton.

The $141-million investment will introduce a new state-of-the-art production line, capable of producing at least 20 million additional cases annually, creating up to 500 jobs during construction.

“I’m thrilled to welcome this historic investment from Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, which is another vote of confidence in Ontario’s world-class workers,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Our government will continue to protect our workers and support new investments by cutting taxes and red tape so that we create the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy in the G7.”

The Brampton expansion, which will have at least 75 percent of materials sourced domestically, will be one of the most technologically advanced production lines in the country, helping to increase production capacity and packaging capabilities and enabling the company to bring innovations to market faster.

The project follows an $8 million investment by Coke Canada Bottling in its Hamilton distribution centre last year.

Coke Canada Bottling has invested more than $230 million in its Brampton manufacturing and distribution operations since becoming an independent, family-owned business over seven years ago. The Brampton facility is home to more than 1,300 employees. Beverages made there are distributed across the province and throughout eastern Canada.