Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Company, beverage manufacturer in Modesto, California, US.
April 03 2024 - 8:00AM
Press Release Refresco acquires VBC
Bottling Company, beverage manufacturer in Modesto, California,
US.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, April 3, 2024 –
Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for
global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands and retailers in
Europe, North America, and Australia, today announces it has
completed the acquisition of VBC Bottling Company. VBC, a
family-owned contract manufacturer of premium beverages, is
strategically located in Modesto, California. The acquisition of
VBC Bottling Company complements Refresco’s footprint and
capabilities in North America, and further strengthens its ability
to provide beverage solutions to branded customers. CEO
Refresco, Hans Roelofs, commented: “Acquiring VBC is
another step in executing our proven Buy & Build strategy. The
company’s strong customer base, strategically located facility, and
warehousing capacity further strengthens our footprint in North
America. Additional canning capacity along the West Coast improves
our ability to service all our contract manufacturing customers.”
Brad Goist, Chief Operating Officer at Refresco North
America, said: “This acquisition is a step forward towards
Refresco’s vision of ‘Our drinks on every table.’ We will integrate
VBC Bottling Company into our operations to better serve our
customers and support their growth goals in the various categories
where capacity is needed. I look forward to welcoming the more than
180 employees to the Refresco team and seeing what successes we
accomplish together as a team and in the years to come.”
About Refresco Refresco is the global
independent beverage solutions provider for global, national, and
emerging brands and retailers with production in Europe, North
America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of
product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft
drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans and
glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways
to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations
in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental
responsibilities and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in
Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 14,500 employees.
www.refresco.com
Media Contacts Refresco Corporate
Communications Hendrik de Wit +31 6 1586 1311
hendrik.dewit@refresco.com
- Press release - Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Company