CCSI Cork Crowncap Database - Brewer/Bottler
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 Brewer/bottler #6935 | | | Name | Hong Kong Bottlers Inc. |
| | | | | | | | | Extra info | Coke-cola was the first improved into Hong Kong in 1928. In 1948, the Coke-cola franchise was granted to Hong Kong Bottlers Federal Inc. which became the authorized bottler of Coke-cola in Hong Kong. The Swire Group acquired the Hong Kong Bottlers in 1965 and renamed it as Swire Bottlers Limited in 1974. The Swire Group invested heavily in both the bottling and distribution operations. In the 1960's, two new plants were built in Tsuen Wan and Quarry Bay to replace the old facility at Lai Chi Kok.
In 1991, Swire Bottlers Limited built the world’s tallest modern bottling plant in Shatin, which gradually took over the Company’s other bottling operations in Hong Kong. Distribution and marketing systems were further upgrades with the introduction of vending machines, a large fleet of vehicles, pre-sell system and tel-sales system which is a computerized system for fast-ordering and delivery, as well as introducing innovative advertising campaigns.
Swire Bottlers Limited was renamed as Swire Coca-Cola HK Ltd. in January, 1996. |
| | | | | | | Other names used for this Brewer/bottler | | Name 1 | Hong Kong Bottlers Ltd. |
| | | Name 2 | Hong Kong Bottlers Federal Inc. |
| | | Name 3 | Swire Bottlers Limited |
| | | Name 4 | Swire Coca-Cola HK Limited |
| | | Name 5 | Hongkong Bottlers Limited |
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