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Financing the future of beverage manufacturing

When one of the world's most technologically advanced canned beverage manufacturers, DrinkPAK, needed to expand fast, the smartest investment wasn't just in automation. It was how they financed it.

The challenge: grow fast, stay liquid

DrinkPAK is a leading contract manufacturer of premium beverages, serving some of the largest and fastest-growing brands in the industry. From formulation and batching to packaging and logistics, the California-based company handles it all, with a reputation built on quality, speed and scalability.

That reputation created a good problem: demand was outpacing capacity. As DrinkPAK set out to expand production with a new facility in Texas, it needed to hit ambitious targets from day one. That meant smart, integrated automation delivering high output, reliability and energy efficiency.

But advanced automation requires significant upfront investment. DrinkPAK needed to preserve capital to keep expanding. Buying equipment outright would have meant sacrificing either best-in-class technology or the financial flexibility to keep growing.

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The solution: unlocking our portfolio

Siemens powers DrinkPAK’s expansion with advanced automation and digital technologies

We structured a flexible leasing solution that enabled DrinkPAK to invest in the advanced automation and electrical infrastructure needed to achieve its production goals. At the same time, the solution helped preserve capital for the company's expansion in Texas.

But the financing did more than free up cash. It brought together automation, electrification and infrastructure solutions from across Siemens – integrating programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), power switches and switchgear into one cohesive system. The result is a safe, smart and energy-efficient facility that produces more than 2 billion cans annually for multiple beverage brands.

By taking advantage of the full Siemens portfolio, DrinkPAK was able to invest in their expansion plans and invest in energy-efficient automation.
Abid Kabani, Director, Sales, Siemens Financial Services.

The result: a partnership built for what's next

With an approved credit limit and long-term expansion plans in place, we’re positioned to finance new DrinkPAK facilities across North America. The company’s third facility is planned to begin production in 2027 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Partnering with Siemens gave us the flexibility to scale quickly while investing in energy saving automation. Their industry knowledge and tailored financing solutions have been critical to our growth and long-term success.
Brian Aster, Chief Strategy Officer at DrinkPAK

Key takeaways

Expansion

Leasing preserved DrinkPAK's capital for expansion while still securing best-in-class automation.

Partnership

One financing relationship unlocked coordinated solutions across Siemens.

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The Texas facility produces 2B+ cans annually (3,000 cans per minute) with energy-efficient technology.

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A third facility will open in Pennsylvania in 2027.

Financing that makes a difference

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