Canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPAK is investing $195 million to establish its first Pennsylvania manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, according to the office of Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro. The commonwealth says it is investing $2 million to support this project, which is expected to create 174 new jobs over the next three years.
DrinkPAK will lease a 1.4 million-sq-ft, build-to-suit facility on 74.8 acres in the Bellwether District of Philadelphia, serving as the company’s flagship manufacturing facility on the East Coast. The DrinkPAK facility will also serve as an anchor for the Bellwether District, a 1,300-acre state-of-the-art commercial redevelopment project underway in South and Southwest Philadelphia that is reimagining the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery into a hub for economic development, advanced manufacturing, and innovation.
As producers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK says it has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry.
“Our 1.4 million-sq-ft 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,” says 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.”
“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,” says Shapiro. “Our strategic investments in site development are helping us win major deals— ust 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.”
DrinkPAK received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for a $2 million Pennsylvania First grant and is also eligible to apply for the Manufacturing Tax Credit program. Because the Bellwether District is located in a Keystone Opportunity Zone with a term that runs through 2043, the company may also receive additional tax benefits.
