Dutch Cups B.V.

What Dutch Cups B.V. does

Dutch Cups B.V. is a Dutch specialty manufacturer of unbreakable, reusable plastic drinking glasses, operating from a single headquarters, production, and warehouse facility in Lelystad, Netherlands. Founded approximately 25 years ago and incorporated as a besloten vennootschap under the direction of Dennis Patrick Valent, the company produces a full product range from 2.5cl shot glasses to 1.50L pitchers using three core polymers — Polypropylene (PP), Polycarbonate (PC), and Tritan/Copolyester (COP) — with multi-method custom branding (pad printing, screen printing, laser engraving, and in-mold labeling) and a fleet of named SKUs (Trance, Mambo, Rave, Fado, Fuga, Pop, Funk, Tap, Dub, Cajun, PunkPitcher, etc.). Production runs on a stated 24/7/50 rhythm, and an in-house HACCP-certified washing facility can process more than 20,000 cups per hour, supporting bundled cleaning, storage, and logistics services alongside a Cradle to Cradle return-and-recycling system.

The company monetizes through direct e-commerce sales of glassware, custom printing and branding services, and full-service cleaning/logistics contracts, with a stated sister-brand rental channel (GreenCups) serving one-time events. Pricing is unit-based with volume tier discounts (visible ASPs €0.24-€0.84 per piece) plus quote-based custom orders above 25,000 units, with a minimum order of one full box and franco delivery across the Netherlands and Belgium. Customers span festivals, sporting venues, hospitality groups, breweries, and corporate brand promotions; named accounts include Gulpener, Tivoli Vredenburg, Parade, VNPF, and Fortuna Sittard, with a 2022 BKL Award recognizing the firm's sustainability positioning. Distribution is primarily direct via dutchcups.nl with DHL for small parcels and dedicated transport for pallets, and customer acquisition leans on a free two-glasses-per-type sample program plus newsletter marketing.

Name

Dutch Cups B.V.

Legal name

Dutch Cups B.V.

Website

https://dutchcups.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dutch Cups B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of unbreakable, reusable plastic drinking glasses (PP, PC, and COP) sold via e-commerce to festivals, event organizers, bars, sports venues, and hospitality customers, with in-house cleaning, custom printing, and GreenCups rental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reusable Plastic Drinkware Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Rigid Plastic Packaging (Water, CSD, Juice Bottles) (IMALAAAI)

Keywords

• Reusable plastic drinkware
• Unbreakable drinking glasses
• Event and festival drinkware
• Custom printed glassware
• Industrial cup cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lelystad, Flevoland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Glass Sales: Direct sales of reusable plastic drinking glasses (PP, PC, COP materials) in various sizes (2.5cl to 1.5L) to event organizers, bars, festivals, and venues. Volume-based pricing with tiered discounts for larger orders. Minimum order of 1 full box.
2. Cleaning & Logistics Services: Full-service offering including professional cleaning of customer-owned glasses, storage in company warehouse, and logistics management. Revenue generated through service contracts with regular event customers.
3. Custom Printing & Branding: Customization services for glasses, pitchers, and trays with logos, images, or text. Print methods include pad printing, screen printing, laser engraving, and in-mold labeling. Pricing based on quantity, colors, and print method.
4. Rental via GreenCups: Related rental service for disposable/reusable cups for one-time events offered through sister company GreenCups (www.greencups.nl).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dutch Cups B.V. produces and supplies unbreakable, reusable plastic drinking glasses in PP, PC, and Tritan/COP materials, with sizes ranging from 2.5cl shot glasses to 1.5L pitchers. In addition to manufacturing, the company provides full-service solutions including industrial cleaning, storage, logistics, and custom printing/branding of glasses, pitchers, and trays for events, festivals, bars, sports venues, and corporate customers. It also operates a Cradle to Cradle return system for recycling used glasses into new products.

Product overview

Dutch Cups B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer and supplier of unbreakable, reusable plastic drinking glasses operating for over 25 years. The product portfolio centers on polypropylene (PP) glasses as the primary material, supplemented by polycarbonate (PC) and Tritan/copolyester (COP) variants. The glasses range from 2.5cl shot glasses to 1.50L pitchers, serving markets including festivals, events, bars, sports cafes, discotheques, and other venues. The product line includes branded collections (Trance, Mambo, Pop, Fuga, Fado, Rave, PunkPitcher, Jam, Grunge, Hardcore, Noise, Henkel, Dub, Cajun, Urban, Jump, Funk, Tap) categorized by size families (2.5cl, 15cl, 17cl, 20cl, 25cl, 30cl, 40cl, 50cl, and 1.50L). Dutch Cups also offers glass printing/personalization services, cleaning services via their wash center, and logistics services. Products are available for purchase through the webshop, with sample requests, rental options via GreenCups, and custom printing available for branding purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GreenCups: A related rental service for reusable cups, operated as a separate brand under the Dutch Cups umbrella, accessible via www.greencups.nl.

Products and services

• Rave 25cl PP A 25cl reusable polypropylene drinking glass with a 30cl rim capacity, suited for beer, soft drinks, and mixers at events and venues.
• Mambo 25cl PP A 25cl reusable polypropylene glass with a 32cl total capacity, marketed for beer, soft drinks, and mixers.
• Pop 25cl PP A 25cl reusable polypropylene glass designed for soft drinks and mixers, packaged 310 pieces per box.
• Funk 2.5cl PP A 2.5cl reusable polypropylene shot glass with a 3.5cl rim capacity, packaged 220 pieces per box.
• Fuga 40cl PP A 40cl reusable polypropylene glass with a 50cl rim capacity, suitable for beer and larger servings.
• Fado 30cl PP A 30cl reusable polypropylene glass with a 38cl rim capacity, designed for beer and mixed drinks.
• Trance 20cl PP A 20cl reusable polypropylene drinking glass, dishwasher safe, with PC and COP alternatives available.
• Trance Light 20cl PP A lighter variant of the Trance 20cl polypropylene glass, also available in PC material.
• Tap 50cl PP A 50cl (1 pint) reusable polypropylene glass with a 62.5cl rim capacity and a measurement mark at 53.8cl.
• PunkPitcher 1.50L PP A 1.50L reusable polypropylene pitcher with a 1.90L rim capacity, packaged 28 pieces per box.
• Jam 15cl PP A 15cl reusable polypropylene glass with an 18cl rim capacity, suitable for shots or small servings.
• Grunge 20cl PC A 20cl reusable polycarbonate glass with glass-clear appearance; COP alternatives available.
• Hardcore 40cl PP A 40cl reusable polypropylene drinking glass, packaged 228 pieces per box.
• Noise 20cl PP A 20cl reusable polypropylene drinking glass, packaged 420 pieces per box.
• Henkel 50cl PP A 50cl reusable polypropylene glass with a handle design, packaged 261 pieces per box.
• Dub Half Pint 25cl PP A 25cl reusable polypropylene glass (equivalent to half a pint at 284ml) with a measurement mark indicating proper fill level.
• Cajun 50cl PP A 50cl reusable polypropylene drinking glass available in PP, COP, and PC material variants.
• Urban 17cl PP A 17cl reusable polypropylene glass with a 22cl rim capacity, designed for smaller servings.
• Jump 50cl PP A 50cl reusable polypropylene drinking glass with a 60cl rim capacity, packaged 384 pieces per box.
• Industrial Cleaning & Logistics Service Full-service offering including HACCP-certified professional cleaning of customer-owned reusable glasses, warehouse storage, and logistics management, with a cleaning capacity exceeding 20,000 cups per hour.
• Custom Printing & Branding Service Customization services for glasses, pitchers, and trays with logos, images, or text using pad printing (tampondruk), screen printing (zeefdruk), laser engraving (lasergraveren), and in-mold labeling; available from 1,000 pieces minimum for custom colors.
• Production & Logistics Service Custom mass production of reusable plastic glasses in PP, PC, and Tritan/COP materials for European customers, with warehouse and delivery logistics under a 24/7/50 production rhythm and 1-3 working day delivery on in-stock items.
• GreenCups Rental Service Rental service for reusable cups for one-time events, offered through sister company GreenCups (www.greencups.nl) for customers who prefer rental over purchase.
• Free Sample Program One-time complimentary sample of two glasses per type to let prospective customers test products before placing a larger order.
• Cradle to Cradle Return & Recycling Service Return system that collects used eco-glasses at end of lifecycle for recycling, with waste material reprocessed into new high-quality products supporting circular-economy principles.
• Dutch Cups Coffee Concept A reusable plastic coffee cup and beaker offering positioned for cafés, offices, and events as part of the Dutch Cups product range (e.g., Koffiebeker Jive Luxe 20cl PP).

Quantifiable outcome

• Cleaning capacity of >20,000 cups per hour
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GreenCupscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated rental company offering reusable cup rental services for one-time events. Allows customers to rent rather than purchase cups for single events. Provides complete event solution combined with Dutch Cups purchasing option.
• DHLminorOthersCourier service partner for delivery of loose package shipments to customers.
• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Global Reporting Initiative, an international organization focused on sustainable economy. Underscores commitment to sustainability reporting and CSR principles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tervis: US-based insulated drinkware manufacturer offering customizable double-walled cups for consumer, sports, and promotional markets. Comparable in reusable, customizable drinkware and promotional/printing capabilities, though primarily consumer rather than event-venue.
• Arc International: Global tableware and glassware manufacturer with broad hospitality and event-catering offerings. Comparable as a large incumbent drinkware supplier to bars, hotels, and events, though primarily glass rather than plastic.
• Cambro: Large US-based foodservice equipment manufacturer with a broad line of polycarbonate and plastic reusable drinkware for hospitality. Comparable as an established broad-line plastics drinkware incumbent serving bars, stadiums, and event venues.

Direct peers

• rCUP: UK-based reusable cup company focused on events and venues, with a circular model similar to Dutch Cups' Cradle-to-Cradle approach. Directly comparable as a European reusable plastic drinkware provider serving festival and venue customers.
• KeepCup: Global reusable cup brand selling barista-standard reusable cups to cafes, offices, and consumers. Comparable as a reusable drinkware manufacturer competing for venue and corporate-customization demand alongside Dutch Cups.
• Stojo: Collapsible reusable cup brand targeting events, travel, and on-the-go beverage use. Comparable as a reusable drinkware brand competing for event-promotion and venue buyers with sustainability positioning.
• Huskee: Reusable coffee and drinkware brand offering durable cups made from recycled and bio-based materials for cafes and events. Comparable to Dutch Cups as a reusable drinkware manufacturer with sustainability-led branding, though skewed more toward coffee/café than festivals.
• CupClub: UK-based reusable cup-as-a-service operator using tracked, returnable cups for events and offices. Comparable as a circular, service-led reusable drinkware play serving event and venue customers, competing for the same event-driven buyer.
• Joco Cups: Reusable glass and cup brand emphasizing sustainable, customizable drinkware for cafes and events. Comparable as a reusable, brandable drinkware peer competing for venue and event-customization demand.
• GreenCups: Sister rental company to Dutch Cups offering reusable cup rental for one-time events; directly comparable reusable drinkware operator with shared ownership, complementary buy-vs-rent model, and shared sustainability positioning in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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