Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Cape Cod
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| Industry | Bottling, distribution |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Defunct | February 2000 |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Cape Cod, select communities in Southeast Massachusetts |
Number of employees | 85 |
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Cape Cod operated as a bottler for brands including Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, and Canada Dry soft drinks, headquartered in Sandwich, Massachusetts. In 2000, it was purchased by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England.
History
The company was established in 1939 by Musch Kayajan, who departed from his family's Nemasket Spring Water Company based in Middleboro to launch a Coca-Cola franchise located in Sagamore near the former Cape Cod Factory Outlet Mall. Following Musch's passing in 1965, his son John alongside his wife Amelia managed the business until Amelia's death in 1984. That same year marked the opening of a new production facility at its present site.
Between 1989 and 1991, bottling operations were halted due to complications with wastewater treatment. Production recommenced after water treatment processes were outsourced off-site. By 1997, continuing bottling at the plant was no longer financially sustainable, leading the company to procure products from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England. Since then, its primary role has been as a distribution hub and marketing sales center.
In 2008, the firm organized a trade exhibition to present its range of products.
Community outreach
The company has long supported local events such as the Bourne Scallop Festival and the Cape Cod Baseball League. As late as 2009, it acknowledged weekly outstanding performances by pitchers and players.
Court cases
Two significant legal matters involved the plant. In 1977, Cora M. Baker v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Cape Cod & another concerned a motor vehicle accident involving a company-owned vehicle. In 1988, the organization was part of a multi-party lawsuit initiated by the state attorney general demanding $73 million related to bottle deposits.
In 1998, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Cape Cod v. Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. pertained to the installation of wastewater treatment lagoons designed to handle plant effluents such as residual soda and machinery oils. Additionally, the company was mandated to pay $2.52 million for violating a contract with Nantucket Natural Water Company of Chatham, which subsequently declared bankruptcy due to this dispute.