Patco Brands, Frank-Lin Distillers Products Enter Into Strategic Alliance
Patco Brands, a private-label beverage developer and processor, has entered into a strategic alliance with Frank-Lin Distillers Products, which will allow Patco to further vertically integrate its West Coast operations.
The partnership is expected to lead to infrastructure build-outs in blending and increased bottling capabilities at Frank-Lin’s Fairfield, Calif., facility, to the tune of more than 20 million cases annually. In addition, Patco will move its West Coast production office to the Frank-Lin facility in an effort to bolster operations and efficiency. Patco’s national sales team, marketing platform and distribution network will be used to represent some of Frank-Lin’s current national and private-label brands, the companies noted.
Russell Stanley, COO of Patco Brands, called the investment “an opportunity” to leverage Frank-Lin’s expertise and infrastructure while increasing capacity. Meanwhile, Frank-Lin executive vice president Vincent Maestri Jr. said the collaboration gives his company “exciting new opportunities,” innovative product offerings and the ability to reach a broader audience.
The transaction closed and was funded as of Dec. 4, 2024.
