What Churchill Container does

Churchill Container, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, is a custom plastic container manufacturer specializing in reusable cups, buckets, and barware for sports stadiums, theaters, foodservice operators, amusement parks, and consumer brands. Its product portfolio spans IML (in-mold labeling) cups, IML double-wall insulated cups, printed and fluted stadium-style cups, lenticular cups with motion/depth effects, square and round IML buckets, and PET barware (jars, carafes, specialty pieces), all manufactured in an SQF Level 2 certified facility using high-speed thin-wall injection molding, dry offset printing, digital printing, and proprietary in-house tooling. The company's economic model is project-based custom manufacturing: it sells directly to enterprise customers through a segmented sales force (Concessions, Foodservice, Theaters) at quote-based unit pricing, with typical lead times of 4–8 weeks, and offers end-to-end support including artwork proofs, 3D renderings, and sample programs. Churchill Container operates as a subsidiary of Koller Enterprises, a third-generation family-owned diversified manufacturing group founded in 1941, and has progressively built a sustainability and recycled-content platform — branded Run It Back — through partnerships with PureCycle Technologies (ultra-pure recycled polypropylene resin) and 4ocean (ocean plastic cleanup funding), supplemented by DraftServ's BevOS smart-dispensing integration. The company's recent strategic moves target ESG-mandated venues and licensed entertainment accounts, evidenced by College Football Playoff National Championship souvenir cups (January 2026), PureCycle-based cinema cups with Cinemark (March 2026), and 2025 recognition via the U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award and the IMDA Sustainable Use of In-Mold Processes Award.

Name

Churchill Container

Legal name

Churchill Container

Website

https://churchillcontainer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Churchill Container is a U.S. custom plastic container manufacturer founded in 1980, producing reusable cups, buckets, and barware with proprietary IML, dry offset, and lenticular decoration for sports stadiums, cinemas, foodservice, and amusement venues, operating as a subsidiary of Koller Enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Containers and Drinkware

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Custom plastic cups
• Plastic container manufacturing
• In-mold labeling
• Reusable concession drinkware
• Branded souvenir cups

Headquarters

HQ city

Fenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Container Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom plastic cups, buckets, and barware with decorative printing. Products sold directly to venues, stadiums, theaters, foodservice operators, and amusement parks. Revenue from one-time custom production orders with typical lead times of 4-8 weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Churchill Container designs and manufactures custom plastic containers and drinkware, including reusable cups, souvenir buckets, and barware decorated with proprietary printing methods (in-mold labeling, dry offset, lenticular, digital printing). Products are sold to enterprise customers such as sports stadiums, movie theaters, foodservice chains, amusement venues, and consumer brands for use as branded concessions packaging and collectible souvenirs. The company also offers turnkey custom plastic injection molding services and a sustainability program (Run It Back) that ties together reusable products, recycled resin sourcing, and ocean-cleanup partnerships.

Product overview

Churchill Container is a custom plastic containers and drinkware manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of reusable plastic products. The core product line includes multiple cup styles (IML Cups, IML Double Wall Cups, Printed Cups, Printed Fluted Cups, and Lenticular Cups with interactive motion effects), plastic buckets (IML Square Buckets and IML Round Buckets), and plastic barware. These products share common manufacturing capabilities including in-mold labeling (IML), dry offset printing, and digital printing decoration methods. The company also provides Custom Plastic Molding Services as a turnkey solution. The Run It Back sustainability program ties these products together with a circular economy approach, supporting reuse, recycling, and ocean cleanup partnerships. The company operates as part of Koller Enterprises, a third-generation family-owned business, and serves venues nationwide from its Lenexa, KS facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Run It Back: Comprehensive sustainability platform designed to help venues reduce single-use plastics, manage reuse responsibly, and support recycling from start to finish. Includes durable, refillable cups made from 100% recycled material, reuse and return strategies, and end-of-life recycling solutions.

Products and services

• IML Cups Durable reusable polypropylene cups with in-mold labeling that fuses artwork directly into the cup surface, providing full wrap 360-degree branding that never peels or scratches. Available in multiple sizes (12IML through 44IMLS) with optional lid fits. Designed for stadiums, theaters, foodservice, and amusement venues.
• IML Double Wall Cups Insulated double-wall cups with in-mold labeling that embeds artwork between cup walls, providing temperature protection, condensation reduction, and durable graphics that never peel. Available in 16DW and 24DW sizes with optional lids. Suitable for coffee and cold beverages.
• Printed Cups Stadium-style reusable cups made from polypropylene with dry offset printed decoration. Available in 20SC, 24CC, and 32SC sizes with smooth print surfaces that keep branding visible. Support reuse programs and digital printing for smaller runs.
• Printed Fluted Cups Textured ridged cups with raised ribbing that adds durability and grip. Made from reusable polypropylene with dry offset decoration. Available in 16FC and 22FC sizes in multiple stock colors.
• Lenticular Cups Interactive cups using specialty lens material that interlocks multiple images to create motion, depth, or shifting imagery as the cup rotates. Reusable and recyclable, designed for high-traffic environments like stadiums, arenas, and amusement parks. Available in 16LEN, 22LEN, and 32LEN sizes.
• IML Square Buckets Square buckets with injection mold labeling where printed labels are fused during molding. Feature full-color artwork that won't peel, square profile for neat stacking, and strong impact resistance. Available in 48BKT and 160BKT sizes in PP material. Used for popcorn, snacks, and merchandise.
• IML Round Buckets Round buckets with in-mold labeling that bonds printed labels during molding for smooth surfaces and premium appearance. Available in 32BKT, 64BKT, 85BKTH, 170BKT, 200BKT, and 260BKT sizes. Reusable, recyclable, and food-safe.
• Plastic Barware

Quantifiable outcome

• For every 20 cups sold, one pound of ocean plastic waste is removed through 4ocean partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• 4ocean (Event Partnership)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2026Collaboration for College Football Playoff National Championship producing recycled plastic souvenir cups. Initiative promotes sustainability and ocean cleanup with sales-linked trash removal funding and broad ocean cleanup efforts.
• PureCycle TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with PureCycle uses patented purification process that removes color, odor, and contaminants from polypropylene waste to create ultra-pure recycled resin. Churchill Container produces high-quality cups with recycled plastic pellets while maintaining strength, clarity, and print performance supporting closed-loop systems.
• 4oceancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal cleanup company focused on ending ocean plastic crisis. A portion of proceeds from every cup purchased supports cleanup efforts removing plastic waste from oceans, rivers, and coastlines. For every 20 cups used, one pound of plastic waste is removed from oceans.
• DraftServ TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership brings BevOS smart dispensing system providing real-time visibility into each pour, cutting waste, boosting accuracy, and improving operational efficiency. Supports sustainability by lowering over-pours and reducing energy use.
• Koller EnterprisescoreOthersThird-generation family-owned parent company founded in 1941. Headquarters in Fenton, MO with manufacturing operations in Missouri, Kansas, Alabama, and Michigan. Provides world-class service and products across automotive, industrial, consumer products, commercial lighting, concessions, and food packaging markets.
• Green Sports AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading voice for environmental and social responsibility in sports and entertainment. As top provider of reusable drinkware in sports, Churchill Container expands role in supporting sustainable practices across venues.
• In-Mold Decorating AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership. Churchill Container has won multiple IMDA Awards including 2023 Honorable Mention (Best of IML - Design & Consumer Appeal), 2024 Winner (Best of IML - Technical Achievement for Mean Girls), and 2025 Winner (Sustainable Use of In-Mold Processes for 16oz Run It Back Cup).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sabert Corporation: Manufacturer of custom and stock food packaging including plastic containers, bowls, and clamshells for foodservice and retail. Highly comparable to Churchill's custom plastic container and cup manufacturing for foodservice operators.
• Genpak: Manufacturer of foodservice packaging including plastic cups, containers, and tableware. Comparable mid-sized direct competitor serving similar foodservice and QSR customers.
• Fabri-Kal: Producer of custom and stock plastic cups, containers, and packaging for foodservice and consumer markets. Direct competitor in plastic cup and container manufacturing with overlapping decoration capabilities.
• Placon Corporation: Custom thermoformed and injection-molded plastic packaging manufacturer serving foodservice, retail, and consumer goods markets. Comparable custom plastic manufacturing capabilities and B2B focus.
• Letica Corporation: Producer of custom injection-molded and thermoformed plastic containers and foodservice packaging. Comparable in custom plastic manufacturing approach and customer base overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Major foodservice and food packaging manufacturer with broad product portfolio including cups, containers, and tableware. Larger incumbent competing in many of the same foodservice channels as Churchill.
• Dart Container Corporation: Manufacturer of foodservice packaging including the iconic Solo cup brand. Major incumbent in plastic cups and containers directly overlapping Churchill's stadium and foodservice markets.
• Berry Global Group: Global plastic packaging manufacturer with extensive product portfolio in foodservice, beverage, and consumer packaging. Large-scale incumbent with overlapping reusable container and IML capabilities.
• Reynolds Consumer Products: Producer of consumer and foodservice packaging including Hefty branded disposable products. Larger incumbent competing in foodservice and stadium packaging channels.
• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice and consumer goods packaging company producing cups, containers, and tableware. Large incumbent competing in foodservice packaging with significant sustainable packaging initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/churchillcontainer

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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