Rep. Jim Haddock June 23, 2025 | 11:55 AM
HARRISBURG, June 23 – State Rep. Jim Haddock offered the following statement regarding today’s announcement by Gov. Josh Shapiro and PA Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger that Pittston Co-Packers Corp. will open its first U.S. beverage production operation in Pittston:
“By injecting $30 million into the local economy and creating more than 225 full-time jobs in the next three years, Pittston Co-Packers is showing a strong commitment to Luzerne County and, specifically, Pittston. It is wonderful to welcome the company and its new production operation to my district.
“Through Governor Shapiro’s guidance, Pennsylvania has provided investments like this $1 million in state funding to strengthen our local communities, grow our manufacturing sector, and position the state as a national leader in innovation and job creation. I look forward to continuing working with him to make Northeast Pennsylvania a destination for job growth and economic prosperity.”
According to the announcement, the company has acquired the equipment and balance of Joriki Beverages’ lease at 575 Research Drive in Pittston Township, which permanently closed in January. Pittston Co-Packers Corp. will produce beverages for top U.S. brand contracts that were held by Joriki and provide job opportunities for that company’s former employees.
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