Design-build firm ARCO National Construction recently completed a 1,400,000-sq-ft beverage manufacturing facility for DrinkPAK in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, supporting the national contract manufacturer's expansion into the North Texas region.
For DrinkPAK, a fast-growing contract manufacturer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, the project reflects a broader industry shift toward flexible, high-capacity contract beverage production.
The project includes warehouse and production space with multiple high-speed packaging lines, expanding DrinkPAK's manufacturing footprint and its ability to support national brands with processing, filling, and turnkey packaging capabilities.
"Together with ARCO, we built the highest capacity canned beverage manufacturing facility in the United States, setting a new benchmark for the industry," said Nate Patena, CEO of DrinkPAK. "This facility positions DrinkPAK at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and gives beverage brands the power to innovate boldly and scale without limits."
The facility features high-acid production lines capable of producing up to 2,600 cans per minute, an automated variety pack line capable of producing up to 1,200 cans per minute, and a fleet of laser-guided vehicles in the warehouse. The buildout also includes integrated quality control laboratories, process utility infrastructure, material handling systems, and support spaces for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage production.
"Our team is proud to partner with DrinkPAK on this significant milestone in their national expansion," said Matt Mast, Director of Business Development at ARCO National Construction. "This facility reflects the collaborative effort between the DrinkPAK and ARCO teams, and we're proud to deliver a best-in-class manufacturing environment that positions them for long-term success."
ARCO, a national leader in food and beverage facility construction, says the project continues its focus on delivering processing and manufacturing environments that support rapid growth, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability for clients such as DrinkPAK.
Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, packaging, warehousing and distribution in addition to the services mentioned above. In addition to the new Fort Worth facility, the co-man has a 1,400,000-sq-ft facility in Santa Clarita, Calif., with a third location of equal size in Philadephia, slated to open in early 2027.
