DrinkPAK, a leading contract manufacturer of premium alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, is expanding operations with the establishment of two new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The facilities, totaling 2.8 million square feet, will be strategically positioned at Carter Park East in the southeastern part of Fort Worth, and at the Trammel Crow development at I-35W and Eagle Parkway, in the northern part of the city near Alliance Airport.
Why it matters: These new 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. This move represents a significant milestone for the company and the region’s economic growth.
Headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, DrinkPAK operates one of the most technologically advanced canned beverage facilities in North America, boasting a 24/7 production capacity of 2.1 billion annual cans. With a dedicated workforce of about 550 employees, the company has earned a reputation for manufacturing high-quality beverages.
What they’re saying: “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, chief executive officer of DrinkPAK. “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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Future job opportunities for residents
The proposed expansion will result in the creation of 1,000 full-time jobs in the DFW region by 2026, providing a substantial boost to the local economy. DrinkPAK will hire local individuals for roles in production, batching, quality, maintenance, engineering, warehousing and more.
DrinkPAK will host career fairs and notify the community of available positions early next year. DrinkPAK is committed to offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and formalized training to its employees.
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