What Cup Print does

Cup Print is an Irish-headquartered custom printed paper cup manufacturer founded in 2009, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of multinational packaging group Huhtamaki. The company produces custom-branded double wall paper cups, single wall paper cups, ice cream cups, soup cups with lids, and coffee cup lids using high-resolution printing technology to deliver branded packaging for foodservice customers. Manufacturing takes place across three locations in Ireland (Ennis, Co. Clare), the USA, and Germany, supporting distribution to 47 countries and a reported 20,000+ customer base that ranges from local cafés to global chains, with distribution partners such as Bunzl Ireland extending reach.

Cup Print's business model is direct and indirect B2B sales of custom-printed paperboard packaging. Orders begin at a 1,000-piece minimum with a 15-day delivery turnaround, and pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. The company supplements core manufacturing with in-house Design Services and free Design Templates to help customers prepare artwork. All products are FSC-certified, with the facility operating on 100% renewable energy, generating 0% manufacturing waste, and offering recyclable and compostable options. Certifications include FSC and BRC global standards for food safety.

The company is part of a circular economy initiative with James Cropper (CupCycling), Little Coffee Cup, Carlisle United Football Club, and other partners to enable collection and recycling of PE-lined paper cups. Cup Print is privately held under Huhtamaki ownership, led by founder and CEO Terry Fox alongside co-founder Hugh Fox, and competes in the broader sustainable foodservice packaging segment against both independent cup printers and Huhtamaki's wider portfolio.

Name

Cup Print

Legal name

Cup Print

Website

https://cupprint.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cup Print is an Irish custom printed paper cup manufacturer serving foodservice businesses across 47 countries, producing branded double wall, single wall, ice cream, and soup cups. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of multinational packaging group Huhtamaki.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom printed paper cup manufacturing

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper-Based Foodservice Packaging (Cups, Lids, Trays, Takeout Containers) (IMALACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

Keywords

• Custom printed paper cups
• Branded food packaging
• Paper cup manufacturer
• Foodservice containers
• Sustainable paper packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Clare

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed Paper Cups: CupPrint manufactures and sells custom branded paper cups for hot drinks, cold beverages, ice cream, soup, and more. Products include Double Wall Paper Cups, Single Wall Paper Cups, Ice Cream Cups, Soup Cups and Lids, and Coffee Cup Lids. Orders start from 1000 pieces with 15-day delivery turnaround.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cup Print manufactures custom printed paper cups and related paperboard containers — including Double Wall Paper Cups, Single Wall Paper Cups, Ice Cream Cups, Soup Cups and Lids, and Coffee Cup Lids — for foodservice businesses. Orders are taken with a minimum quantity of 1,000 pieces and a 15-day delivery turnaround, supported by in-house design services and ready-to-customize design templates. All products are produced from responsibly sourced materials with certified recyclable or compostable options.

Product overview

Cup Print is a custom printed paper cup manufacturer offering a unified product portfolio centered on paper cups and containers. The core offering includes Double Wall Paper Cups and Single Wall Paper Cups for hot beverages, Ice Cream Cups for frozen desserts, and Soup Cups and Lids for hot food service, all complemented by Coffee Cup Lids. These products are supported by Design Services and Design Templates that enable customers to customize cup artwork with their branding. All products are available with certified recyclable or compostable materials, with a minimum order quantity of 1,000 pieces and 15-day delivery turnaround.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Double Wall Paper Cups Custom printed double-wall paper cups designed for hot beverages, providing insulation and heat protection. Made with certified recyclable or compostable materials and produced in Ireland.
• Single Wall Paper Cups Custom printed single-wall paper cups suitable for various hot and cold beverages, designed for responsible disposal with recyclable or compostable options.
• Ice Cream Cups Custom printed paper cups designed for serving ice cream and frozen desserts, available in recyclable or compostable materials.
• Soup Cups and Lids Custom printed soup cups with matching lids for hot food service, designed for takeaway and delivery applications.
• Coffee Cup Lids Custom printed or plain coffee cup lids compatible with standard cup sizes, providing secure closure for beverages.
• Design Services In-house design service with paper cup design experts who assist customers with artwork preparation and customization, helping bring brand imagery and messaging to life on paper cups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom cups serve as mobile advertisements increasing brand visibility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• James CroppercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames Cropper's CupCycling process enables recycling of PE-lined paper coffee cups. Part of circular economy initiative at Carlisle United Football Club's Brunton Park stadium to collect and recycle used paper cups.
• Little Coffee CupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in circular economy initiative for cup collection and recycling alongside James Cropper and Carlisle United Football Club.
• Carlisle United Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for circular economy initiative at Brunton Park stadium, collecting used paper cups for recycling through the CupCycling process.
• HuhtamakicoreOthersCupPrint is part of the multinational Huhtamaki group, providing global strength while maintaining local team focus. Huhtamaki is a key global packaging solutions company.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Large foodservice and beverage packaging incumbent producing paper cups, lids, and containers globally. Comparable in foodservice cup manufacturing though broader product portfolio and primarily commodity positioning.
• Graphic Packaging: Global paper-based packaging manufacturer producing folding cartons, cups, and foodservice containers. Comparable in paperboard converting capabilities and foodservice packaging customer overlap.
• Huhtamaki: Parent company of Cup Print and a global foodservice packaging incumbent offering cups, containers, and flexible packaging. Directly comparable as Cup Print sits within and leverages Huhtamaki's wider foodservice packaging portfolio across Europe and globally.
• Dart Container (Solo Cup): Major North American foodservice packaging manufacturer producing paper and foam cups including printed cups. Comparable in product overlap and scale of foodservice cup supply, though broader portfolio.

Others

• Bunzl: Global packaging distribution and wholesale company; Cup Print customer per the data. Comparable as a critical go-to-market channel for foodservice packaging products, including paper cups.
• James Cropper: UK paper manufacturer and CupCycling partner. Comparable as a circular-economy-aligned paper specialist enabling Cup Print's sustainability story and cup recycling infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Konie Cups International: Custom printed paper cup manufacturer serving foodservice operators globally with low MOQs and quick turnaround. Directly comparable in custom cup manufacturing model and target SMB/mid-market foodservice segment.
• BioPak: Specialist manufacturer of compostable and recyclable custom printed paper cups and foodservice packaging for cafés and restaurants. Directly comparable in sustainable custom cup production and target customer base.
• Detpak: Specialist paper cup and foodservice packaging manufacturer under Detmold Group, offering custom printed cups to cafés and QSR chains. Closely comparable in product, customer base, and custom-printing value proposition.
• Vegware: UK-based sustainable foodservice packaging brand offering custom printed cups and containers made from plant-based materials. Customer of Cup Print per the data; directly comparable in sustainable custom cup manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CupPrintUKIE
• Facebookfacebook.com/133777743358924
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cupprint
• Instagraminstagram.com/cupprint
• Pinterestpinterest.ie/cupprintusa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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