DrinkPak invests in new Philadelphia facility

North American canned beverage manufacturer, DrinkPak, has announced an investment to establish its first manufacturing facility in The Bellwether District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The investment stands at $195 million, with The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania contributing $2 million to support the project, which is set to create 174 new jobs over the next three years. 

DrinkPak will lease a 1.4 million-square-foot facility on 74.8 acres. Located at 3144 West Passyunk Avenue, the facility will serve 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.

“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, Josh Shapiro. “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,” commented 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.”