What Printed-Cups does

Printed-Cups is a UK-based, family-run manufacturer of custom printed reusable plastic cups, serving event organisers, stadiums, arenas, music festivals, corporate event planners, and private parties. The company operates from a single manufacturing facility at Durham Lane Industrial Park in Eaglescliffe, United Kingdom, and is operationally backed by Tees Valley Plastics Ltd. Its product portfolio spans pint cups (Pint to Line 625ml and Pint to Brim 568ml), half-pint cups, two-pint cups (1100ml), stackable wine cups, 16oz cocktail cups, reusable hot drink cups, champagne flutes, and the patented Stack Cup™ product line featuring an interlocking multi-carry handle. Each cup is produced via injection-moulded Polypropylene with In-Mould Labelling (IML) printing technology that fuses full-wrap, photo-quality branding into the cup wall for durability across hundreds of commercial wash cycles. All cups carry UKCA and CE markings required for selling alcoholic drinks by measurement in UK licensed venues.

The business operates a direct B2B go-to-market motion with no channel partners or resellers. Customers request quotes via the company website or a dedicated sales line, artwork proofs are supplied free of charge, and orders are manufactured and shipped via next-day courier to mainland UK addresses. Pricing is transactional per order on a unit-pricing basis with volume discounts at 500+, 1000+, and 2000+ units, an express production option for delivery in as little as 48-72 hours on selected products, and a standard lead time of 10 working days. Minimum order quantity is 50 units, making the product accessible to both SMB private events and large enterprise venues. The company does not operate a subscription or recurring revenue model; revenue is generated per order, with reorder potential from repeat customers.

The customer base includes named enterprise accounts such as the BRIT Awards, OVO Hydro (SSE Hydro), Green Man Festival, Standon Calling, Pub in the Park, Birmingham County Football Association, Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Bud Light, and Coca-Cola, alongside long-tail SMB customers running weddings and private events. The company has expanded its service offering beyond product supply into washing and storage solutions and QR-code-enabled cups, positioning for participation in venue-level reusable cup deposit schemes and circular economy operations. Marketing is content-driven through SEO-optimised blog content, industry guides, and verified customer testimonials rather than paid advertising.

Name

Printed-Cups

Legal name

Printed-Cups

Website

https://printed-cups.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Printed-Cups is a UK-based manufacturer of custom printed reusable polypropylene cups using In-Mould Labelling technology, serving stadiums, festivals, arenas, corporate events, and private parties from its Eaglescliffe production facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Printed Reusable Drinkware

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Injection Molding (Caps, Closures, Thin-Wall, IML) (IMANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD), Alcoholic Beverage Packaging & Closures Brands (Bottles, Cans, Kegs, Corks, Caps) (CRADAIAK), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

Keywords

• Custom printed cups
• Reusable event drinkware
• In-mould labelling cups
• Festival branded cups
• Stadium reusable cups

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed Reusable Cups (B2B Transaction): Printed-Cups generates revenue through one-time and repeat purchase orders of custom-printed reusable cups sold directly to event organisers, stadiums, festivals, and venues. Customers specify branding, size, and print type; the company manufactures and ships the cups. Orders are custom and paid via bank transfer upon invoicing. No recurring subscription model is apparent — revenue is transactional per order, with reorder potential from existing customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Printed-Cups manufactures custom printed reusable polypropylene cups for events, stadiums, festivals, and venues, using In-Mould Labelling (IML) technology to fuse full-colour, photo-quality branding directly into the cup wall during injection moulding. The range spans pints, half pints, wine cups, cocktail cups, hot drinks cups, and two-pint cups, plus the patented Stack Cup™ line with interlocking multi-carry handles. All production is done in-house at the UK Eaglescliffe facility, with UKCA/CE legal measurement markings and BPA-free food-safe construction.

Product overview

Printed-Cups is a UK-based manufacturer offering custom printed reusable cups for events of all sizes, from weddings and private parties to festivals, corporate events, and large-scale stadium activations. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: Branded cups (custom printed with full-colour or single-colour In-Mould Labelling), Unbranded/Plain cups (stock items without printing), and specialty Stack Cups™ featuring patented interlocking multi-carry handles. Product sizes include Pint to Line (625ml), Pint to Brim (568ml), Half Pint (360ml/330ml), Wine Cups (350ml), Cocktail Cups (400ml/16oz), Hot Drinks Cups (10–14oz), and Two Pint (1100ml/32oz). All cups are manufactured in the UK from BPA-free Polypropylene (PP), feature UKCA/CE markings for legal measurement compliance, and are designed for commercial dishwasher use across multiple event seasons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stack Cups™: Patented reusable cup system with interlocking handle allowing multiple drinks to be carried in one hand.

Products and services

• Pint to Line (Full Colour) Full-colour custom printed reusable pint cup with 625ml capacity, manufactured using In-Mould Labelling (IML) for vibrant, durable branding that will not fade or wash off. Designed for licensed UK venues and festivals requiring UKCA-marked branded drinkware.
• Pint to Brim (Full Colour) Full-colour custom printed reusable pint cup with 568ml brim-fill capacity, designed for licensed UK establishments requiring legal measure markings.
• Pint to Line (Single Colour) Single-colour custom printed reusable pint cup with 625ml capacity, offering a cost-effective branding option for events requiring simple logo or text printing.
• Pint to Brim (Single Colour) Single-colour custom printed reusable pint cup with 568ml brim-fill capacity, providing UKCA-compliant branded drinkware for licensed venues on a budget.
• Half Pint (Full Colour) Full-colour custom printed reusable half-pint cup with 360ml capacity for smaller servings at events and venues.
• Half Pint (Single Colour) Single-colour custom printed reusable half-pint cup with 330ml capacity for budget-conscious event branding.
• Stackable Wine Cup (Full Colour) Full-colour custom printed reusable wine cup with 350ml capacity, featuring space-saving stackable design for efficient storage and event service.
• 16oz Cocktail Cup (Full Colour) Full-colour custom printed reusable cocktail cup with 400ml capacity, suitable for cocktails, mixers, and soft drinks at events.
• Stack Cup™ Pint to Line Reusable pint cup with patented interlocking Stack Cup™ multi-carry handle, allowing users to carry multiple drinks in one hand without trays. 625ml capacity with UKCA/CE legal measurement markings.
• Stack Cup™ Pint to Brim Reusable pint cup with patented interlocking handle designed for full 568ml brim pours, featuring multi-carry technology for bar efficiency.
• Stack Cup™ Half Pint Reusable half-pint cup with patented Stack Cup™ interlocking handle system, enabling multi-carry functionality for efficient event service.
• Two Pint (Full Colour) Full-colour custom printed reusable two-pint cup with 1100ml/32oz capacity, featuring heavy-duty stackable construction for high-volume venues and reduced bar queuing.
• Reusable Hot Cup (Full Colour) Full-colour custom printed reusable hot drinks cup with 10–14oz capacity, designed for serving hot beverages at events.
• Stack Flute Champagne Unbranded reusable champagne flute with stackable design, suitable for events requiring a sophisticated yet practical serving solution.
• Unbranded Pint to Brim (Plain) Plain unbranded reusable pint cup with 568ml brim-fill capacity, available at budget pricing for events not requiring custom printing.
• Unbranded Half Pint (Plain) Plain unbranded reusable half-pint cup with 330ml capacity, cost-effective option for general event use.
• Stack Cup™ Half Pint (Plain) Plain unbranded Stack Cup™ half-pint with patented interlocking handle for multi-carry functionality.
• Stackable Wine Cup (Plain) Plain unbranded reusable stackable wine cup with 350ml capacity, featuring space-efficient nesting design.
• 16oz Cocktail Cup (Plain) Plain unbranded reusable 400ml cocktail cup, lightweight and stackable for efficient event service.
• Unbranded Two Pint Plain unbranded reusable two-pint cup with 1100ml capacity, heavy-duty construction for licensed establishments requiring two-pint legal measure markings.
• Washing & Storage Service Professional washing and storage services for reusable cup inventories, supporting venue deposit-return schemes and circular-economy operations for festivals, stadiums, and event operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Express production available in as little as 48–72 hours on selected products (versus standard 10 working days for custom orders)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tees Valley Plastics LtdcoreOthersTees Valley Plastics Ltd is referenced in the website footer as the factory behind Printed-Cups, with the manufacturing DNA identifier 'UK-FAC-001'. The company states it is 'backed by Tees Valley Plastics Ltd, a major UK producer of reusable drinkware.' This indicates a shared ownership or parent-subsidiary relationship, with Tees Valley Plastics providing manufacturing capability and Printed-Cups handling direct sales and branding to end customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice and consumer packaging manufacturer producing cups, plates, and containers at scale. Comparable in food/beverage packaging manufacturing, but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a custom reusable event specialist.
• Dart Container (Solo Cup): Major North American foodservice packaging manufacturer producing disposable and reusable cups under brands including Solo. Comparable in drinkware manufacturing and foodservice distribution, though larger and US-centric.
• Berry Global: Large-scale global plastics manufacturer with packaging products including rigid cups and containers. Comparable as an injection-molded plastics packaging producer, but serves a much broader customer base beyond the UK events channel.

Direct peers

• Ecoffee Cup: UK-based maker of custom printed reusable cups (bamboo-fibre and PP) for events, cafés, and corporate customers. Directly comparable on product format, custom printing, and B2B event/venue customer base, though uses different base material.
• Globelet: Custom printed reusable polypropylene cups with washing and tracking services for stadiums, festivals, and breweries. Comparable product (custom printed PP cups) and venue-customer overlap, especially in the events channel.
• rCUP: UK-based reusable cup brand offering custom printed and stock reusable cups for events and hospitality. Directly comparable on product type, UK geography, and B2B event/venue go-to-market.
• TURN Reusable: UK supplier of reusable printed cups with deposit-return infrastructure for festivals, stadiums, and venues. Closest direct competitor on UK event channel and reusable cup scheme operations.

Emerging players

• Algramo: Reusable packaging-as-a-service company offering branded reusable cup and container systems with deposit/return infrastructure. Comparable on reusable cup scheme positioning, though its model is more rental/deposit-led than direct cup sales.
• Cup Movement: Reusable cup provider offering pooled cup services and custom branding for events and venues in Europe. Comparable on the reusable cup scheme layer of the market that Printed-Cups is also moving into via washing/storage services.

Regional players

• KleenCup: European supplier of reusable and custom printed cups with washing infrastructure for events and venues. Comparable on reusable cup supply and event channel, but operates primarily in continental Europe rather than the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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