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DrinkPAK is the premiere next-generation contract manufacturer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned beverages, providing full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK is focused on revolutionizing beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry.
The three founders, Nate Patena (CEO), Jon Ballas (President), and Ben Rush (CTO), created DrinkPAK to be a truly brand-centric manufacturer, built upon their years of experience in building, developing, and selling two of the highest growth beverage brands of the last decade. DrinkPAK's commitment to capacity, flexibility, and technology was born out of the battle scars the founders experienced working with traditional beverage contract manufacturers.
Despite facing industrywide challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, DrinkPAK built and commissioned its first facility in less than a year. Now, with 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 1.4 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for large, complex organizations and high-growth emerging brands.
From left to right: Jon Ballas, President; Ben Rush, CTO; and Nate Patena, CEO, with DrinkPAK's first cans.
DrinkPAK's CEO, Nate Patena, is an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award winner. As the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Of The Year has been recognizing ambitious business leaders for more than 35 years.
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