1.4 Million Square Foot Next-Generation Facility to Anchor Industrial Campus at the 1,300-Acre Transformational Site in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 8, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has secured a $195 million investment from leading canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPAK to establish its first Pennsylvania manufacturing facility at The Bellwether District in Philadelphia. The Commonwealth is investing $2 million to support this project, which will create 174 new jobs over the next three years.
DrinkPAK will lease a 1.4 million-square-foot, build-to-suit 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. Our strategic investments in site development are helping us win major deals – just another reason why we’re nationally recognized as a top state for business and the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy,” 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.”
DrinkPAK received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for a $2 million Pennsylvania First grant and is also eligible to apply for the Manufacturing Tax Credit program. Because The Bellwether District is located in a Keystone Opportunity Zone with a term that runs through 2043, the company may also receive additional tax benefits.
“The Shapiro Administration is proud to support DrinkPAK and its major investment in Pennsylvania,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “This project is a tremendous win for The Bellwether District, as well as the Commonwealth’s manufacturing industry – one of the important sectors we’re focusing on in our ten-year economic development strategy. We’re committed to investing in growing companies that open new doors for Pennsylvanians and fuel our economic momentum.”
“From day one, my administration has been clear: Philadelphia is open for business,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “DrinkPAK choosing to build its flagship East Coast facility in Philadelphia at The Bellwether District, bringing high-quality manufacturing and construction jobs to our City in a very competitive process, is proof that our strategy is working. Philadelphia is a clear destination of choice for business. This only happens because of exceptional intergovernmental and public/private cooperation. I applaud Governor Shapiro’s leadership, and I thank Roberto Perez and the HRP Group for their continued partnership and investment in our city’s future. DrinkPAK’s arrival is more than a milestone; it’s a signal that Philadelphia will be at the center of the next chapter of American manufacturing."
"DrinkPAK’s decision to build in Philadelphia and the transformation underway at The Bellwether District show what’s possible when government and industry leaders work together," said City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (Second District), who represents The Bellwether District area. “I know how much it means to see real investment and real jobs coming to South and Southwest Philadelphia, and these new jobs will lift our communities, strengthen our industrial base, and help position our region as a leader in next-generation manufacturing. I look forward to working with Governor Josh Shapiro, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, HRP Group, and DrinkPAK to make The Bellwether District a success."
DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry.
“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,” said 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.”
The Bellwether District is a project of HRP Group, a vertically integrated real estate investment company focused on the transformation of complex industrial sites. HRP Group is transforming the former industrial site into a global model of sustainable development and design. The site is within four miles from Center City, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), I-95, and I-76, and PhilaPort, with connectivity to existing rail and maritime infrastructure, offering unique reach to a variety of tenants for distribution, manufacturing, warehousing, and more.
“Welcoming DrinkPAK to The Bellwether District marks a major milestone in the transformation of this iconic site into a 21st-century sustainable ecosystem for the region,” said Roberto E. Perez, HRP Group CEO. “DrinkPAK’s decision to locate in Philadelphia is a powerful validation of the City and Commonwealth’s unparalleled advantages paired with our mission to reimagine strategic real estate as the economic engines of tomorrow.”
Newmark represented DrinkPAK and JLL represented The Bellwether District in the transaction.
The Bellwether District currently has 325,659-square-foot and 727,272-square-foot newly-built Class-A warehouse buildings available for lease, with additional build-to-suit opportunities available. Buildings at The Bellwether District are provided with extensive new infrastructure, extraordinary access to over 47 million consumers within a 4-hour drive time, and significant incentives. At full build, HRP Group plans to deliver more than 14 million square feet of new, sustainably built industrial and innovation space at The Bellwether District.
About DrinkPAK
DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.
About The Bellwether District
The Bellwether District is a 1300-acre state-of-the-art industrial and innovation campus in South and Southwest Philadelphia. HRP Group is transforming the former industrial site into a global model of sustainable development and design. For more information about The Bellwether District, visit www.thebellwetherdistrict.com.
About HRP Group
HRP Group is a vertically integrated, multi-strategy real estate investment company specializing in the transformation of obsolete industrial sites into modern logistics infrastructure, mixed-use destinations, and pioneering innovation hubs. The firm takes a holistic approach to value creation that prioritizes community, environmental, and economic sustainability. For more information, visit www.hrpgroup.com.
