Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has reopened its Visitor Experience Centre in Lisburn, following an extensive refurbishment.
Located at Coca-Cola HBC’s manufacturing facility at Knockmore Hill, the centre offers groups over the age of 13 the chance to look behind the scenes at the famous company.
Visitors can explore the manufacturing process and the rich history and marketing behind popular drinks such as Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite.
They will also have the opportunity to learn more about local brands, such as Deep RiverRock and Fruice.
Following a full refurbishment, including adding a brand-new interactive zone, visitors from schools, community groups and corporate guests can expect a unique space, blending education and entertainment.
Viewing portals offer visitors a glimpse into the production floor, to observe how their favourite drinks are made.
‘So Excited’
Speaking about the reopening, the corporate affairs and sustainability director at Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, Tom Burke, said, “We’re so excited to be welcoming visitors back through our doors once more.
“Whether you have visited us before or would like to see how your favourite drinks are produced and distributed for the first time, there is something for everyone.
“As well as giving our visitors behind-the-scenes access to all that goes on at our plant in Knockmore Hill, we’re especially looking forward to showcasing our continued sustainability actions and our work in the local community.
“The Visitor [Experience] Centre is a great activity for any school or community group, or even local businesses [that] are interested in learning more about how our beverages make it into consumers’ hands across the island.
“During your visit, there will also be an opportunity to learn about the range of career opportunities at Coca-Cola HBC, which currently employs over 750 people across the island of Ireland.”
‘A Great Asset’
The mayor of Lisburn and Castlerea County, Councillor Kurtis Dickson, who officially reopened the Visitor Experience Centre, said, “Coca-Cola HBC has a proud history in the Lisburn and Castlerea area, and the newly reopened Visitor Experience [Centre] is a welcome addition that will give people the opportunity to find out more about CCHBC’s history in an engaging and interactive way.
“As a business whose brand is recognised in every corner of the world, the importance of community is clearly something that remains so important to Coca-Cola HBC, and I have no doubt that the Visitor Experience [Centre] will be a great asset.”
To book a tour free of charge for visitors over the age of 13, visit the Visitor Experience Centre website.
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