Via Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
DrinkPak's facility in north Fort Worth.
DrinkPAK, a leading contract manufacturer of premium alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, will expand its operations with the formal announcement of two new locations in Fort Worth, the Chamber of Commerce said on Tuesday.
The facilities, totaling approximately 2.8 million square feet, will be stationed at the Trammel Crow development 35 Eagle on Interstate 35W and Eagle Parkway, and at Carter Park East in south Fort Worth.
The facilities will cater to the production of various beverages, including energy drinks, sodas, waters, hard seltzers, canned cocktails, milk and milk-alternative beverages like canned cold brew and oat milk-based drinks, according to a press release.
The Fort Worth City Council in September approved an incentive package for the beverage manufacturer. The company’s total investment would approach $452 million, according to city documents.
“We are thrilled to expand our advanced manufacturing organization in Fort Worth and look forward to creating new jobs, working with local businesses, and becoming an integral part of the community,” said Nate Patena, CEO of DrinkPAK, in a statement. “The city of Fort Worth, Denton County, and Tarrant County have been incredible partners in this process, and we are grateful for the opportunity to build two new state-of-the-art facilities that will enable us to manufacture more high-quality drinks for the best brands in the world.”
The expansion will result in the creation of 1,000 full-time jobs in the DFW region by 2026. DrinkPAK will hire locally for roles in production, batching, quality, maintenance, engineering, and warehousing, among others.
“We extend a warm welcome and our sincere thanks to DrinkPAK as they embark on their expansion journey in Fort Worth.” said Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership. “We are thrilled to have a company of DrinkPAK's caliber choosing North Texas as its new home. Their significant investment in our region, along with the creation of 1,000 new jobs, exemplifies their commitment to the growth and prosperity of our community."
DrinkPAK, headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, operates one of the most technologically advanced canned beverage facilities in North America, boasting a capacity of 2.1 billion cans annually.
“DrinkPAK will make a great new addition to Fort Worth's dynamic ecosystem of technologically-driven manufacturing companies," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. "We appreciate their commitment and investment in our community, and look forward to welcoming them to Fort Worth.”