Ozarks Coca-Cola opens new warehouse, distribution center

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co. is scheduled to host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony this weekend for its new warehouse and distribution center.

The multimillion-dollar project adds a 432,000-square-foot expansion adjacent to the company's 1777 N. Packer Road headquarters, according to a news release. The soft drink bottler began the project in fall 2019.

"This ceremony will be a dedication to both the efforts of the past that led us to our current success, and our commitment to future growth of our company for generations to come,” said Sally Hargis, board chair for the company, in the release.

The event for "Ozarks Coca-Cola family and distinguished guests" is scheduled 11 a.m. May 15, according to the release.

The project by Ross Construction Group LLC included a connector above Jordan Creek that will allow goods to be moved from production lines directly into the warehouse. It also adds storage capacity.

Hargis said via email the company has added approximately 30 new positions since announcing the expansion project in 2019.