DrinkPAK to spend $195 million on Pennsylvania canned drinks factory

DrinkPAK announced December 8 that it would spend $195 million to build a new canned drink factory at a new industrial park outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The canned-drink beverage company said the 1.4 million-square-foot factory would create 174 jobs over the next three years.

In a statement released by the Pennsylvania governor’s office, DrinkPAK CEO Nate Patena said the new factory would further establish the company’s status as a North American beverage manufacturer and called the city and state governments “great partners.” Pennsylvania will support the project with a $2 million Pennsylvania First Grant, tax breaks for its location in an “opportunity zone,” according to the governor’s office, which also noted DrinkPAK may apply for a further manufacturing tax credit.

Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK procures, batches, processes, fills, packages, warehouses and distributes both alcoholic and nonalcoholic canned beverages. The company has other factories in Santa Clarita, California and Fort Worth, Texas, according to its website.

What people are saying

“My Administration competed aggressively against other states to secure this major investment from DrinkPAK — the first anchor tenant for the Bellwether District that will create tens of thousands of jobs and supercharge the economy of Southeastern Pennsylvania,” said Governor Shapiro. “Our strategic investments in site development are helping us win major deals — just another reason why we’re nationally recognized as a top state for business and the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy. Pennsylvania offers an exceptionally skilled workforce, a strategic location, and so many other advantages for businesses who want to grow and thrive. We’ll continue to make bold, strategic investments that further strengthen our economy and deliver real opportunity for Pennsylvanians.”

“Our 1.4 million-square-foot Philadelphia location will continue to solidify DrinkPAK’s position as North America’s premier canned beverage manufacturer, with the ability to service our clients with any drink, any can, any format, and now, in any location,” said Nate Patena, DrinkPAK CEO. “The City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and HRP Group are already proving to be great partners, and we look forward to becoming a part of the Philadelphia community.”

“From day one, my administration has been clear — Philadelphia is open for business,” said Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “DrinkPAK choosing to build its flagship East Coast facility in Philadelphia at the Bellwether District, bringing high-quality manufacturing and construction jobs to our City in a very competitive process, is proof that our strategy is working. Philadelphia is a clear destination of choice for business. This only happens because of exceptional intergovernmental and public/private cooperation. I applaud Governor Shapiro’s leadership, and I thank Roberto Perez and the HRP Group for their continued partnership and investment in our city’s future. DrinkPAK’s arrival is more than a milestone — it’s a signal that Philadelphia will be at the center of the next chapter of American manufacturing."

“The Shapiro Administration is proud to support DrinkPAK and its major investment in Pennsylvania,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “This project is a tremendous win for the Bellwether District, as well as the Commonwealth’s manufacturing industry — one of the important sectors we’re focusing on in our ten-year economic development strategy. We’re committed to investing in growing companies that open new doors for Pennsylvanians and fuel our economic momentum.”

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