The Paper Cup Company

What The Paper Cup Company does

The Paper Cup Company Pty Ltd (TPCC) is an Australian proprietary limited company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tullamarine, Victoria, where it manufactures custom printed paper cups and food containers in a single facility. Its portfolio spans eight cup/container categories — single-wall and double-wall hot drink cups (4oz to 16oz), cold drink and milkshake/smoothie cups (up to 24oz), ice cream cups (3oz-8oz), hot chip cups, food containers (FC08-FC30), and a 60ml graduated sampling/medical cup — together with matching lids. Printing runs on a KYMC 6-colour 800mm flexographic press using water-based inks, with custom artwork applied via 1- to 4-colour process on smooth satin paper; a digital short-run option covers orders under 15,000 units. All units are described as 100% Australian-made. TPCC has won ANZFTA Top Awards in 'Beverage Cartons & Cups Halftone' for five consecutive years (2009-2013), including Best in Show 2009, which the company uses as a quality credential in pitches to food-service customers.

The company sells primarily through a direct, consultative sales motion: customers contact the Tullamarine team by phone or email, submit artwork, approve proofs, place orders with a 50% deposit, and receive product on a 2-4 week production lead. Standard flexographic MOQs are 15,000-20,000 cups per size (0-2 colours); 3-4 colour runs double those MOQs to absorb make-ready waste, while the digital short-run tier serves smaller orders. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with GST and freight added for Australian deliveries and artwork preparation charged at up to A$200 per size (typically rebated against the order). Customers span enterprise Australian F&B brands (T2 Tea, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses, Grill'd, Bulla, Hudsons Coffee, Theobroma) alongside mid-market coffee shops, bakeries, ice cream parlours and QSR operators, plus export customers in New Zealand and Canada served directly and via Alibaba (where TPCC is an International Gold Supplier) and via distributor Lombard (The Paper People). No external funding, M&A, or parent-company relationship is disclosed; ownership appears founder-led with John Haddad referenced as Director.

Name

The Paper Cup Company

Legal name

The Paper Cup Company Pty Ltd

Website

https://tpccau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Paper Cup Company Pty Ltd, an Australian manufacturer founded in 2004 in Tullamarine, Victoria, produces custom-printed single-wall, double-wall, ice cream, food, and graduated paper cups using flexographic water-based-ink printing, serving enterprise and mid-market food-and-beverage customers domestically and select export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disposable Paper Cups and Food Packaging

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Tableware (Plates, Cups, Bowls) (CRAJAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom paper cups
• Printed packaging
• Flexographic printing
• Food service cups
• Paper cup manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tullamarine

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed Paper Cups: TPCC manufactures and sells custom printed paper cups to businesses. Customers provide their own artwork for printing on cups. Revenue is generated through one-time orders with 50% deposit and balance before dispatch. Production lead times are 2-4 weeks depending on colour complexity.
2. Standard/Stock Paper Cup Sales: Sale of standard paper cup sizes including hot drink cups, cold drink cups, ice cream cups, food containers, and hot chip cups with corresponding lids. Sold in standard sizes from 2oz to 24oz.
3. Artwork Design Services: Artwork manipulation service with maximum charge of $200 per size for artwork preparation. This charge typically goes towards the purchase if order is placed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Paper Cup Company manufactures and supplies custom printed and standard paper cups and food containers in a range of sizes (2oz to 24oz) and types, including hot drink cups, cold drink cups, ice cream cups, milkshake/smoothie cups, hot chip cups, food containers, graduated sampling cups, and corresponding lids. The company produces these using flexographic printing with water-based inks, offering 1-4 colour custom printing on smooth satin paper for Australian and international business customers.

Product overview

The Paper Cup Company Pty. Ltd. is an Australian manufacturer of custom printed paper cups and containers, operating since 2004. The company offers a unified portfolio of paper cup products organized by beverage/food application type: hot drink cups (single wall and double wall insulated), cold drink cups, milkshake/smoothie cups, ice cream cups, hot chip cups, food containers, and graduated/sampling cups. All products are available with custom printing from 1 to 4 colours, with the company's specialty being custom-branded paper cups for brand promotion. The product line spans eight core cup/container categories in various sizes (2oz to 24oz), complemented by matching lid accessories. Production uses flexographic printing with water-based inks, with both standard runs (15,000+ MOQ) and short-run digital printing options. All products are designed and manufactured in Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Wall Hot Drink Cup Single-wall paper cups designed for hot beverages, available in 4oz/120ml, 6.5oz/195ml, 8ozT/240ml, 8ozU/240ml, 12oz/360ml, and 16oz/480ml sizes, with custom printing from 1 to 4-colour process.
• Double Wall Coffee Cup Double-wall insulated paper cups for hot coffee and beverages, available in 4oz/120ml, 8ozT/240ml, 8ozU/240ml, 12oz/360ml, and 16oz/480ml sizes, with custom printing capabilities.
• Single Wall Cold Drink Cup Single-wall paper cups for cold beverages, available in 4oz/120ml and 6.5oz/195ml sizes, with custom printing from 1 to 4-colour process.
• Milkshake/Smoothie Cup Single-wall paper cups designed for milkshakes, smoothies, and other cold beverages, available in 16oz/480ml, 22oz/660ml, and 24oz/720ml sizes.
• Food Container Cup Paper food containers for takeaway food, available in five sizes: FC08 (8oz/280ml), FC16 (16oz/440ml), FC20 (20oz/500ml), FC25 (25oz/600ml), and FC30 (30oz/700ml), with custom printing available.
• Ice Cream Cup Paper cups designed for ice cream, soft-serve, frozen yogurt, gelato, and sorbet, available in 3oz/90ml, 5oz/150ml, and 8oz/240ml sizes, with custom printing from 1 to 4-colour process.
• Hot Chip Cup Specialty paper cups designed for hot chips and wedges, available in 12oz/360ml size, with custom printing from 1 to 4-colour process.
• Graduated/Sampling Cup 2oz (60ml) single-wall graduated cups designed for sampling and dipping sauces, including a medical version with printed scale in 5ml increments ranging from 0-55ml. Custom printing from 1 to 4-colour process available.
• Cup Lids Corresponding lids for TPCC paper cups, including 8oz/12oz/16oz lids (one lid fits three cups), 22oz/24oz lids (one lid fits two cups), food container lids (one lid fits five containers), and ice cream dome lids in various sizes.
• Custom Printing Services Custom printing services for all TPCC paper cup products, with 1 to 4-colour process on smooth satin paper, standard flexographic printing with water-based inks, and short-run digital printing options for orders under 15,000 units. Maximum artwork manipulation charge of $200 per size, which typically goes toward the purchase if order is placed.

Quantifiable outcome

• ANZFTA Top Award winner for Beverage Cartons & Cups Halftone in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 - five consecutive years of highest printing awards.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KYMC (Kuen Yuh Machine Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationTPCC uses and supports KYMC technology. KYMC is the manufacturer of the 6 colour 800mm flexographic press used at TPCC. KYMC is a Taiwan-based company specializing in printing and packaging machinery.
• Lombard (The Paper People)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a TPCC customer and distributor in Australia. Lombard is Australia's largest party shop, supplying hospitality food packaging products, party goods, and holds exclusive licenses for visual display merchandise for events.
• ANZFTA (Australia New Zealand Flexographic Technical Association)coreOthersTPCC has won multiple awards from ANZFTA including Top Awards in Beverage Cartons & Cups Halftone from 2009-2013 and Best In Show 2009. ANZFTA is the industry body for flexographic printing in Australia and New Zealand.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kon Cups / Konie Cups International: US-based custom-printed paper cup manufacturer serving North American foodservice operators with similar flexographic print and short-run capabilities. Comparable mid-sized specialty cup manufacturer competing on customization and turnaround.
• BioPak: Australia-based sustainable paper cup and packaging manufacturer with strong focus on compostable and recycled-content cups. Directly competes with TPCC in Australian foodservice and hospitality, differentiated primarily by sustainability positioning rather than core product category.
• Benders Paper Cups: UK-based manufacturer of custom-printed paper cups serving European foodservice operators. Directly comparable as a regional custom paper cup specialist with flexographic printing capability and similar enterprise customer mix.
• Seda International Packaging Group: Italy-headquartered specialty paper cup manufacturer with global operations, competing in the same custom-printed paper cup category for international foodservice brands. Comparable business model of custom printing on paper cups for global QSR and cafe chains.
• Detpak: Australian-headquartered paper cup and foodservice packaging manufacturer with custom printing capabilities, directly competing with TPCC for the same Australian cafe, QSR, and foodservice customers. Most direct comparable in geography, product mix, and target segment.

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Large North American foodservice and beverage packaging manufacturer with paper cup and lid offerings. Competes with TPCC in the broader foodservice packaging space but at much larger scale and across many more product categories.
• Sabert Corporation: Global foodservice packaging manufacturer with paper and fiber-based cup and container products. Comparable as an incumbent packaging manufacturer serving similar QSR and foodservice end markets, though broader in scope than TPCC's cup-focused portfolio.
• Huhtamaki: Global food and beverage packaging manufacturer with a large paper cup and foodservice portfolio (Huhtamaki Foodservice). Compares to TPCC as a same-category competitor serving cafes and QSR with printed paper cups, but at vastly greater scale and with a much broader product range.

Others

• KYMC (Kuen Yuh Machine Engineering): Taiwan-based manufacturer of flexographic printing presses whose 6-colour 800mm press is used by TPCC. Included as an enabling technology partner — representative of the global capital equipment supplier ecosystem that specialty cup manufacturers depend on for printing capacity.

Regional players

• Lombard The Paper People: Australia's largest party and food packaging distributor, listed as both a TPCC customer and distributor. Comparable as a regional Australian foodservice packaging player with overlapping customer base, but primarily a distributor rather than manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Papercupandco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-paper-cup-company-pty-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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