California-based DrinkPAK has secured a significant deal to establish its flagship East Coast cannery at the redeveloped Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery site in South Philly. The company, with contracts to can popular beverages like White Claw, Monster Energy, and Celsius, will invest $195 million in the new facility located near 26th Street and Penrose Avenue.
The 1.4 million-square-foot cannery is expected to create 174 jobs over the next three years, as per a grant of $2 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. DrinkPAK's spokesperson, Holly Schroeder, stated that one of their goals is to build a coast-to-coast production network, with Philadelphia serving as a key hub in the Northeast.
The facility will have the capacity to manufacture three billion cans per year and produce, can, package, and store beverages. The company aims to dedicate part of its capacity to emerging beverage brands in the region, given their founders' experience working on the brand side of the industry before founding DrinkPAK.
The site's proximity to Interstate 95 puts Philadelphia's 47 million consumers within a four-hour drive, making it an attractive location for partnerships with new brands. The deal is seen as a significant win for the Bellwether District, which is expected to become a stellar industrial park in Philadelphia.
This marks the first tenant to occupy one of the warehouses being built by HRP Group at the site. The redevelopment, valued at $4 billion, will create a 750-acre industrial logistics hub and a 250-acre campus geared toward life sciences companies. The entire site accounts for about 2% of Philadelphia's landmass.
While concerns have been raised about the site's redevelopment, including contamination issues and community benefits commitments, HRP Group has implemented measures to address these concerns. The company signed a 10-year commitment with 16 neighborhood organizations last year, pledging investments in local workforce development and minimizing the site's carbon footprint.
Mayor Cherelle Parker hailed the deal as proof that Philadelphia is a destination of choice for businesses, while HRP Group anticipates constructing over a dozen warehouses and other buildings at the Bellwether District over the coming decade.
The 1.4 million-square-foot cannery is expected to create 174 jobs over the next three years, as per a grant of $2 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. DrinkPAK's spokesperson, Holly Schroeder, stated that one of their goals is to build a coast-to-coast production network, with Philadelphia serving as a key hub in the Northeast.
The facility will have the capacity to manufacture three billion cans per year and produce, can, package, and store beverages. The company aims to dedicate part of its capacity to emerging beverage brands in the region, given their founders' experience working on the brand side of the industry before founding DrinkPAK.
The site's proximity to Interstate 95 puts Philadelphia's 47 million consumers within a four-hour drive, making it an attractive location for partnerships with new brands. The deal is seen as a significant win for the Bellwether District, which is expected to become a stellar industrial park in Philadelphia.
This marks the first tenant to occupy one of the warehouses being built by HRP Group at the site. The redevelopment, valued at $4 billion, will create a 750-acre industrial logistics hub and a 250-acre campus geared toward life sciences companies. The entire site accounts for about 2% of Philadelphia's landmass.
While concerns have been raised about the site's redevelopment, including contamination issues and community benefits commitments, HRP Group has implemented measures to address these concerns. The company signed a 10-year commitment with 16 neighborhood organizations last year, pledging investments in local workforce development and minimizing the site's carbon footprint.
Mayor Cherelle Parker hailed the deal as proof that Philadelphia is a destination of choice for businesses, while HRP Group anticipates constructing over a dozen warehouses and other buildings at the Bellwether District over the coming decade.
and I'm all about that coast-to-coast production network life 
DrinkPAK is definitely making moves, but 174 jobs created in just three years? That's a lot of pressure on these workers 
. On the bright side, this means more choices for us Philly folks with popular beverages like White Claw and Monster Energy 
and I'm all about supporting local businesses 
Can't wait to see what other brands they'll be partnering with!
that's a lot of refreshing drinks for all our east coast buddies. I love how the company is committed to supporting emerging brands and giving back to the community too. 
it's great to see Philly becoming a hub for industry innovation, especially in the beverage sector.
! $195 million investment? talk about pouring it into the community 
! and 174 jobs? that's like, a lot of folks getting paid to chill on the east coast 
. i'm all for new businesses popping up, especially when they're gonna be packaging all those cans (white claw, anyone?) 
. but hey, a 4-hour drive from interstate 95? that's just peachy for consumers, right? 
. But for real, it's cool that they're trying to build a coast-to-coast network, Philly's in the mix now! 
174 jobs, that's some good news for the city. And let's be real, being near I-95 is like, a major perk 
. Now we just gotta make sure those warehouse developers do their part to address concerns and keep it clean 
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! I mean, it's not just about the jobs (174 and growing!), but also the impact on our community. They're bringing in new brands and creating a hub for innovation 
. I love how they're committed to sustainability too - reducing carbon footprint is super important 
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! It's gonna be a major industrial park, but let's hope HRP Group delivers on their promises about community benefits and workforce development 
. We need more of that win-win thinking in our city!
so yeah I think this is kinda cool news for philly, drinkpak's investment of 195 mil is huge & they're gonna create 174 jobs which is awesome 
. but at the same time, i'm a bit concerned about contamination issues and community benefits commitments 
hopefully hrp group's measures will make a positive impact on the site & the neighborhood 
. Can't wait to see what other businesses move into the Bellwether District next! 
and don't even get me started on the environmental impact, they're gonna pollute that site like crazy, mark my words 
It's awesome to see DrinkPAK setting up shop in Philadelphia, creating jobs and opportunities for the community 
. The fact that they're investing $195 million into a new facility is huge, especially considering the potential benefits for local emerging brands 
. But seriously, it's great that DrinkPAK is investin' so much money into the city and creatin' opportunities for local businesses too. The site's location near I-95 is def a plus for gettin' all those cans to market quick 
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