Our History

The Legacy of Rand Coca-Cola Beverages

1906

On May 1, William Kenan Rand, Sr. took over the Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, located on Corcoran Street in a modest 24 x 80-foot building.

1914

Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Company became the first member of the Coca-Cola Bottlers Association (CCBA), which supports independent U.S. bottlers by helping grow their businesses and strengthen community connections.

1930

To support growing demand, a new plant was built at Milton Avenue and West Main Street, where Coca-Cola was first bottled on July 15, 1930.

1942

New and larger capacity equipment was purchased enabling the production of approximately 400,000 cases of Coca-Cola per year.

1958

In December, Durham Coca-Cola expanded by acquiring Roxboro Coca-Cola.

1961

In 1961, a new facility was built on Hillsborough Road.

1961

That same year, William Kenan Rand, Jr. succeeded his father as President and led Durham Coca-Cola through decades of growth.

1974

Nancy Hager Rand, wife of William Kenan Rand, Jr., served on the DCCBC Board from 1974 to 2000 and was a devoted public servant active in many local civic organizations.

1987

M. Hager Rand, third generation of the Rand family, joined the company in 1987 and played a key role in its growth. He also served as President of the NC Beverage Association, Coca-Cola’s Mainstream Council, and the Coca-Cola Bottlers Association.

1991

Durham Coca-Cola expanded by acquiring Henderson Coca-Cola, which operated for several years before consolidating in Durham. In 2016, the building was sold to Rebuilding Hope, a volunteer ministry.

2002

Stephanie Slater Rand joined the DCCBC Board in 2002. A pediatrician for 32 years, she provided compassionate care to families across Durham and the surrounding area.

2006

Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Company celebrated its 100th anniversary with an event honoring the world’s most recognized brand and the employees who made it possible.

2017

Durham Coca-Cola expanded by purchasing the Sanford territory from Coca-Cola Refreshments.

2024

Jackson Kenan Rand, 4th generation of the Rand family, joined the Company in July 2024 to lead the relocation and oversee its digital transformation.

2025

To consolidate operations, a new 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters was built in Apex, NC, featuring 23 loading docks, advanced automation, a training area, and truck wash. The company was renamed Rand Coca-Cola Beverages.