Visit to Moon Beverages Limited
(Coca-Cola Plant)
3rd February 2018
A visit to Moon Beverages Limited, Udyog Kendra, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Greater Noida was organized by Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida on 3rd February 2018. Students from MBA and B.Tech visited the organization along with faculty members Dr. Vandana K. Nair and Mr. Ajay Kumar Chaubey.
Upon arrival at the Plant, students were welcomed by Mr. Sourabh Kumar, Head, Marketing, Moon Beverages. Mr.Kumar informed the students that Moon Beverages started with manufacturing of soft drinks THUMS UP, LIMCA, MAAZA, RIMZHIM, BISLERI, GOLD SPOT under arrangement with Parle. However in 1994 the company became the authorized bottler of Coca Cola Atlanta, USA and started manufacturing and distribution of Coca Cola, Limca, Sprit, Maaza, Thumps UP, Fanta, Minute Maid, Coke Zero & Kinley.
Sharing the Plant’s achievements, Mr.Kumar said that the company is first of its kind in :
- Getting Green Building Certification
- In installing a SPK CAN Line with flexibility to produce both SLIM and SLEK Cans
- In launching multi packs of can, 600ml pet and Pocket Tetra
- Getting accreditation as the Number 1 Plant in the QSE Index
During the visit, students were briefed about Line Capacity, Coke Products and Pack Size.
Students had the opportunity to see the Clean in Process (CIP) where the cleaning of pipelines, syrup tanks and sugar melting units. The students were also taken to the refilling and packaging division of the bottling plant. There they were explained the different steps of filtering, sterilization, filling and packaging.
The visit ended at entertainment zone where students enjoyed clicking photographs and playing games. The visit was a great learning experience for the students.