Orora has committed to a significant ~$130M investment to expand production capacity at its Rocklea facility in Queensland, supporting increased demand for 375ml classic-sized cans.
The investment builds on Orora’s ongoing efforts to enhance its can production network, with nearly $195M invested across its Cans business over the past three years, including:
- ~$30M for expanded capacity at the Ballarat (VIC) can ends facility, completed in March 2023.
- ~$80M for a new multi-size can line at the Dandenong (VIC) facility, completed in June 2023.
- ~$85M for a new multi-size can line at the Revesby (NSW) facility, completed in November 2024.
These strategic investments reflect Orora’s commitment to meeting growing demand for multi-size cans across Australia and New Zealand networks.
Enhancing capacity and sustainability credentials in Queensland
The Rocklea expansion, in combination with recent and ongoing projects, will increase Cans capacity by more than 30%. The new line will feature advanced decoration and quality systems, as well as lightweight can body production capabilities.
It’s terrific to invest further and complement our recent multisize capacity expansions at Dandenong and Revesby. The Rocklea line will provide future classic can capacity and will enable light-weight cans, whilst using renewable electricity. This classic can capacity, and the sustainability benefits will support and complement Orora customer investments in Queensland, now and into the future.” - Chris Smith, Executive General Manager, Orora Cans
Aligned with Orora’s sustainability strategy, the site will soon transition to 100% renewable electricity through a partnership with CleanCo coming into effect January 2025.
The new can line is expected to be installed by late FY26, with commissioning to commence in early FY27. The design also allows for a potential second phase of expansion to meet future customer requirements.
Supporting growth and change within the beverage industry
The global shift toward cans as a convenient, recyclable packaging format continues to drive growth across the beverage sector. With customers increasing their can filling capacity, particularly in northern regions of Australia, Orora’s Rocklea investment positions the business to deliver long-term, sustainable packaging supply solutions.
This announcement underscores Orora’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and supporting its customers’ success in an ever-evolving market.
Read more about our investments here.
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