Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Awarded 2024 Candler Cup
Competing against eight top bottlers, AC-CCSWB was selected by its peers based on rigorous performance criteria, including topline growth, capability building and a steadfast investment in its people and culture. The Candler Cup win follows AC-CCSWB's recognition in the U.S. Market Street Challenge, where it was named the top U.S. bottler and became the finalist representing North America in the international competition. AC-CCSWB has won the U.S. Market Street Challenge three times since 2018.
'Securing the prestigious Candler Cup award from Coca-Cola reaffirms Arca Continental's vision to continue leading the markets we operate in and our conviction to generate shared value across the Coca-Cola system, driven by our dedicated team members and our will to make a difference,' said Arturo Gutiérrez Hernández, CEO of Arca Continental.
Jean Claude Tissot, president of AC-CCSWB, expressed his pride in the company's achievement: "This award is a testament to the dedication of our frontline heroes, whose unwavering commitment and hard work drive the very heart of our company's success. Their efforts embody the spirit of excellence that defines AC-CCSWB and the results we achieve across our territory."
Since its inception in 2017, AC-CCSWB has merged the best practices of the U.S. and Latin America, creating a unique bottler proposition and a stronger future for both the company and the communities it serves. In 2024, the company celebrated its best year yet, becoming the top U.S. bottler and excelling in volume, revenue, transactions, market share and execution.
Central to AC-CCSWB's success has been its unwavering focus on culture. By prioritizing culture and learning from its employees, the company has achieved record-breaking engagement scores annually, resulting in a 98% growth rate. This employee-centric approach has enabled AC-CCSWB to double its business in just five years.
The Candler Cup win highlights the strength of AC-CCSWB's culture and collaboration, setting the stage for continued success in the years to come. As AC-CCSWB celebrates this milestone, the company remains focused on its mission to drive sustainable growth, foster employee engagement and support its customers.
AC-CCSWB has also been recognized in the last year through awards such as the AC Cup from Arca Continental and the Master of the Claw from Monster Beverage Corp. These prestigious awards reaffirm AC-CCSWB's commitment to excellence and its position as a leader in the Coca-Cola system.
About Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Dallas-based Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB) is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States. The company employs more than 9,000 associates who operate 7 production plants and 37 distribution facilities. CCSWB produces, markets and distributes Coca-Cola brands throughout Texas and parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas. CCSWB strives to provide human and financial capital to the communities in which it operates, as well as create a lasting impact through volunteerism and millions of dollars in cash contributions and product donations annually.
About Arca Continental
With an outstanding track record of nearly 100 years, Arca Continental is the second-largest Coca-Cola bottling company in Latin America and one of the most important in the world. Within its Coca-Cola franchise, the company serves a population of more than 128 million in the northern and western parts of Mexico as well as Ecuador, Peru, the northern region of Argentina, and the Southwestern U.S. Arca Continental is listed on the Mexican Stock Market under the ticker symbol 'AC.' For further information about Arca Continental, please visit www.arcacontal.com.
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