Our History

From becoming an exclusive PepsiCo franchisee, Transcom Beverages Limited (TBL) has come a long way. Let’s take a look at our glorious history.

  • 2000

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    Our journey began in 2000. We became an exclusive PepsiCo franchisee with two plants located in Dhaka and Chattogram, producing 400 BPM (bottle per minute). Since then, our journey has been a story of brilliance, success, and fulfillment.

  • 2001 – 2003

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    In the years 2001-2003, we added a PET bottle line to our production along with the existing glass return bottles (GRB), which greatly increased convenience and ease of consumption for consumers, distributors and vendors alike.

  • 2004

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    The innovation and expansion of our operations didn’t stop just there. In 2004, we shifted the Tejgaon plant to Konabari. This new plant was equipped with another 630 BPM line and shrink film packaging which greatly increased our production capacity.

  • 2005

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    We have always put quality and efficiency above all. And that is how, in 2005, we won the prestigious “Bottle of the Year” award for the very first time from PepsiCo International! Since then, the company has bagged the award for a total of 9 times, in the years 2005, 2008-2014, and 2016.

  • 2009

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    In 2009, TBL’s continuous journey of striving for excellence manifested in the increase of the company’s production capacity yet again to a whopping 1430 BPM. That same year TBL achieved the most prestigious award “International Bottler of the Year” for the first time.

  • 2013

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    In 2013, the Aquafina production line was first introduced to the Dhaka plant, producing high-quality pure drinking water through a seven-step reverse osmosis purification system.

  • 2014

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    The next year, in 2014, we acquired a plant from Global Beverages and initiated the Bagher Bazar plant operations to meet the growing demand for beverages in Bangladesh. We also added a CAN line here.

  • 2015

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    By 2015, we became a stronghold of distributing refreshing beverages to consumers all across the nation. Also, 7up managed to win the Best Beverage Brand award from Bangladesh Brand Forum 10 times in a row.

  • 2016

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    In our mission to become the most efficient beverage company, in 2016, we enhanced the total capacity across three plants. And acquired additional lands to extend the existing Dhaka plant.

  • 2021

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    In 2021, TBL celebrated yet another prestigious accomplishment, the AIB Gold Award for ensuring high standards of food safety and compliance! As the nation’s leading beverage manufacturing, marketing and distribution company, at TBL, we believe that this is just the beginning. With our relentless dedication and innovative leadership in the market, we hope to be a shining example of business transformation and sustained growth. And continue to inspire and satisfy our consumers with great taste, quality and refreshment.

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