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Bepensa Opens Automated Planta Centenario in Valladolid

Aiming to increase returnable beverage supply in the Yucatán Peninsula, the plant supports Industria Mexicana de Coca‑Cola’s $6 billion Mexico investment plan.

Overview

  • The Planta Centenario Valladolid, which opened Sunday, was built with more than 1,200 million pesos of private investment and will generate over 200 direct jobs.
  • The facility houses a fully automated Industry 4.0 production line that operates above 30,000 bottles per hour and raises Bepensa’s returnable carbonated‑beverage capacity by about 30%.
  • Bepensa says the new plant can supply roughly 25% of the Peninsula’s demand for returnable products and will reinforce distribution to Yucatán and Quintana Roo from Valladolid.
  • Environmental features include wastewater treatment, rainwater capture and reverse osmosis systems, and the company plans for about 10% of the plant’s operational fleet to be electric.
  • Executives presented the opening as part of a regional industrial push that ties into Coca‑Cola’s broader $6 billion commitment to Mexico and a move to train local technical staff.