Nigerian Bottling Co Ltd
Nigerian Bottling Company is one of the world’s largest bottlers of drinks from The Coca‑Cola Company. In Nigeria, we serve approximately 180 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.
We’re a partner of The Coca‑Cola Company
Nigerian Bottling Company is a bottling partner of The Coca‑Cola Company. This means that The Coca‑Cola Company manufactures and sells concentrates, bases and syrups to its bottling partners, owns the brands and is responsible for consumer brand marketing initiatives. We use the concentrates and syrups to manufacture, package, merchandise and distribute the final branded products to our trade partners and consumers.
One of the world’s largest bottlers
Selling more than 2 billion unit cases every year – that’s 50 billion servings – Coca‑Cola HBC is one of the world’s largest bottlers of The Coca‑Cola Company’s brands.
28
countries in which we operate
595m
potential consumers across three continents
136
brands in our diverse portfolio
Leading brands and a diverse portfolio
We produce, sell and distribute a wide range of beverages, most of which are trademark products of The Coca‑Cola Company. Our product portfolio consists of:leading brands Coca‑Cola, Coke Zero, Fanta and Sprite.
A broad geographic footprint
Nigerian Bottling Company operates from Nigeria in the west of Africa. Our unique location provides attractive opportunities for growth and means the company is not dependent on any particular market.
A sustainable business
We’ve integrated sustainability and corporate responsibility into every part of our business, aiming to build long-term value for our stakeholders. In 2017, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices recognised Coca‑Cola HBC as the beverage industry leaders in Europe and the world for the fourth consecutive year
Lean manufacturing footprint
Our vast territory opens up opportunities for us but also brings challenges. We constantly look for ways to make our operational infrastructure as efficient as possible.
We operate 9 plants in Nigeria. The bottling operations in the regions are major purchasers of sugar, bottles, labels, marketing materials and services. At the same time, we play an active role in the local communities with our support and local initiatives.
9
plants in Nigeria
36
distributing across all states
3,550
employees in Nigeria
The group, Coca‑Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. Our two major shareholders are the Kar-Tess Holding S.A., a private holding company, and The Coca‑Cola Company.
We have a rich heritage and an exciting future – from the creation of Coca‑Cola in 1886 to being recognised as an industry leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices today.
Early years: 1886-1899
Coca‑Cola is created by John S Pemberton in 1886 and served at Jacob’s Pharmacy
By 1895, Coca‑Cola is sold and consumed in every state in the US
In 1899 the rights to bottle Coca‑Cola are sold by Asa Candler to Benjamin F Thomas and Joseph B Whitehead of Chattanooga, Tennessee for $1
1951
Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC) is incorporated in November 1951, as a subsidiary of the A.G. Leventis Group with the franchise to bottle and sell products of The Coca‑Cola Company in Nigeria.
1953
Two years later in 1953, the production of Coca‑Cola begins at a bottling facility in Ebute-Metta, Lagos State. In the same year the company opens its first bottling plant in Apapa.
2000
NBC becomes a member of the newly formed Coca‑Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (an anchor bottling group with operations in 28 countries worldwide.)
2001
The first ultramodern fully automated NBC plant is commissioned in Benin in 2001.
2001
Coca‑Cola HBC is listed on the NYSE through a sponsored ADR programme
We acquire mineral water companies Valser in Switzerland and Dorna Apemin in Romania
We acquire bottling operations in the Baltics
Our FTSE4Good listing is confirmed against stricter social and environmental criteria
2003 - 2007
NBC launches the Five Alive juice brand in 2003; PET packaging for its Sparkling Soft Drinks category in 2004; and 33Cl Can in 2007
2008
NBC introduces the more environmentally friendly ‘Ultra’ glass packaging for its Returnable Glass Bottle product segments.
2008
Coca‑Cola HBC is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the first time
We acquire the Southern Italy Coca‑Cola bottling operations, Socib
We launch our external stakeholder panel
We commit to rolling out further Combined Heat and Power plants which will reduce the CO2 from our bottling operations by more than 20 percent
2011
In November 2011, NBC becomes the first company in Nigeria to receive the Food Safety System (FSSC 22000) certification.
125 years of Coca‑Cola
In 2011, Coca‑Cola celebrates 125 years of refreshing the world
2011
We complete construction of wastewater treatment plants, ensuring that 100 percent of our wastewater is treated
All our plants are certified to ISO 9001
2012
Coca‑Cola HBC lists among the top three most sustainable Food & Beverage companies according to the FTSE Group, based on environmental, social and governance criteria
CCHBC announces the redomiciliation of our holding company to Switzerland and our intention to list on the London Stock Exchange
2013
The Group Coca‑Cola HBC achieves a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange
CCHBC completes a share exchange offer
CCHBC is listed first in Europe and second in the world among beverage companies, according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
2016
Nigerian Bottling Company celebrates 65 years of refreshing Nigerians.
