DrinkPAK is Expanding to Fort Worth

DrinkPAK, a leading contract manufacturer of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, is expanding and investing more than $200 million in constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area of Texas. This strategically located facility at Carter Park East will occupy 1.4 million sq. ft., significantly enhancing DrinkPAK's capacity and capabilities to support global and high-growth beverage brands.

The 1.4 million sq. ft. high-acid facility at Carter Park East, DP2, is expected to open in September 2025 and will manufacture energy drinks, teas, sodas, waters, hard seltzers, beer, wine, and spirits in most can sizes and packing formats. The filling and packaging equipment from Krones AG will produce up to 2,600 cans per minute and feature dual filler production lines. The facility will also include an automated variety packaging line for multi-flavor cartons and trays.

"We are thrilled to expand our advanced manufacturing organization with a new state-of-the-art facility that will enable us to manufacture more high-quality drinks for the best brands in the world”, said Nate Patena, CEO of DrinkPAK. “This expansion positions DrinkPAK at the forefront of innovation in the beverage industry, offering unique opportunities for the creation of canned beverage products.”

DrinkPAK was represented by Patrick DuRoss of Newmark in the transaction. DrinkPAK is committed to hiring talent for various roles, including production, batching, quality control, maintenance, engineering, warehousing, and more. DrinkPAK is dedicated to offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and formalized training to its employees. Learn more about job opportunities at www.drinkpak.com/texascareers.