STCO Beverages & Packaging

Sana'a Beverages

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Project Overview

Sana'a Beverages is the exclusive bottler for The Coca-Cola Company's brands in Yemen, establishing STCO Group as a dominant force in the region's beverage industry.

Project Details

Division:

Beverages & Packaging

Location:

Sana'a and Aden, Yemen

Status:

Active

Timeline:

Established in 1974 with a second plant opened in Aden in 2009.

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Our Role

STCO Group founded Sana'a Beverages to serve as the exclusive bottler for Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite in Yemen. We manage the full bottling, distribution, and marketing operations for these brands, ensuring product quality and market leadership.

Impact & Achievements

Market Leadership:

Through this project, STCO has created the largest soft drinks enterprise in the Middle East.

National Reach:

The establishment of a second bottling plant in Aden in 2009 has expanded the company's distribution and market coverage across Yemen.

Brand Partnership:

The success of Sana'a Beverages showcases the strength of our long-term partnership with a global leader like The Coca-Cola Company.

STCO Beverages & Packaging

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt (CCBCE)

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Project Overview

This project represents a landmark joint venture with The Coca-Cola Company, creating the largest soft drinks enterprise in the Middle East with a massive production capacity and a substantial workforce.

 

Project Details

Division:

Beverages & Packaging

Location:

Egypt

Status:

Active

Timeline:

The joint venture was established in 1994, with a merger of six bottling companies in the final stages.

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Our Role

The formation of the Beverages Division culminated in 1994 with the acquisition of El Nasr Bottling Company and a joint venture with The Coca-Cola Company. The group's six bottling companies in Egypt are merging under the name The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt (CCBCE), with STCO Group as a key partner. Since 1994, an additional $105 million (350 million Egyptian pounds) has been invested in Egypt.

 

Impact & Achievements

Market Leadership:

The venture created the largest soft drinks enterprise in the Middle East.

Scale of Operations:

The company has an annual production capacity of 120 million cases.

Employment:

It provides a significant number of jobs, with over 9,000 employees.

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Middle East Glass (MEG)

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Project Overview

Middle East Glass is a leading manufacturer and exporter of glass containers for the food and beverage industries, founded by STCO Group in Egypt. The company produces a wide range of glass containers for both domestic and export markets.

Project Details

Division:

Beverages & Packaging

Location:

Egypt

Status:

Active

Timeline:

Founded in 1984.

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Our Role

STCO Group established Middle East Glass (MEG) in Egypt to support the growing beverage industry. The company operates modern facilities with a focus on producing high-quality, recyclable glass containers for various products.

Impact & Achievements

Production Scale:

MEG produces 106,000 tons of returnable and non-returnable glass containers annually.

Industry Support:

The company provides vital packaging solutions to the food and beverage industry in Egypt and abroad.

Innovation:

MEG has a commitment to continuous innovation to ensure it remains a leader in the industry.

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Crown Obrist Joint Venture

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Project Overview

This joint venture is a strategic partnership with an affiliate of Crown Cork & Seal to produce high-quality plastic closures, providing essential components for the bottling industry.

 

Project Details

Division:

Beverages & Packaging

Location:

Egypt

Status:

Active

Timeline:

Established as a joint venture.

STCO Beverages & Packaging

Our Role

STCO Group, through a joint venture with Crown Obrist, an affiliate of Crown Cork & Seal, manufactures and supplies a wide range of plastic closures for the bottling industry. This partnership highlights our commitment to producing all necessary components in-house.

Impact & Achievements

Vertical Integration:

The venture ensures a reliable supply of essential plastic closures, enhancing the efficiency of our beverage bottling operations.

Quality Assurance:

The partnership with a global leader like Crown Obrist ensures the production of high-quality products that meet international standards.

Market Contribution:

The project supports not only STCO's bottling needs but also contributes to the wider bottling industry.