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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. and the expansion of it Columbus facility in 2025.
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WHEREAS, G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is the nation’s largest wholly owned independent Pepsi bottler and will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, G&J Pepsi has operated in Columbus, Ohio for over 60 years and employs 590 people; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, G&J opened a blow mold facility in Columbus to become a more self-sufficient operation and reduce reliance on outside bottle-making vendors; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, G&J is expanding its blow mold facility in Columbus to include new closure injection with PET production, an expanded warehouse with AI technology and expanded office space; and
WHEREAS, G&J Pepsi is a dedicated community partner, contributing $4.6 million in donations and sponsorships in 2022, with $2.2 million coming from the Columbus location; and,
WHEREAS, G&J’s expansion in Columbus demonstrates the company’s commitment to serving its community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council commemorates the 100th anniversary of Pepsi G&J and the expansion of its Columbus facility.