Over 16 years, we’ve grown from a gutsy start-up to a multinational success story. Now part of the renowned Huhtamaki group, we still maintain the same customer-focused approach that we started out with. That means getting your brand out there, one cup at a time.
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From small-batch orders for artisan ice cream to large-scale production for global coffee chains, we’re built to support businesses of all sizes. And we’re proud to stand behind every part of our community, from our production team in Ireland to our partners in Finland to our customers across the world.
Whether you need 1,000 or 10 million, we deliver high-quality, responsibly produced custom cups, fast. With turnaround times as quick as 15 days, you’ll never be left waiting for stock.
We’ve solved the problems of long lead times, high-volume requirements and lengthy design processes by leveraging the latest technology to support every size of business. That’s how we empower everyone from independent cafés to global brands with fast, flexible, and responsible paper cup solutions.
We started out with a vision for a simpler, faster, more innovative way to get beautiful paper cups into customers’ hands. Follow our journey from 2009 to today.
Our founder, Terry Fox, launches CupPrint in Clare, Ireland.
We open a European sales office in Germany.
Terry Fox wins Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
CupPrint sets up a new production plant in Indiana, U.S.A.
CupPrint recyclable model first ever cup to gain AAA certification for Path 13 paper waste processing
Majority stake in CupPrint acquired by Huhtamaki
More than half of CupPrint’s product now sustainable paper cup models
Let’s get creative with your paper coffee cup designs.
We can bring your brand to life with vivid imagery, memorable messaging, and personalised cup printing. Simply send us your artwork and ideas, and our in-house paper cup design experts will do the rest.
As Europe’s largest supplier of custom-printed paper cups engineered for circularity, sustainable innovation is a way of life at CupPrint. We’re committed to creating beautiful, responsibly produced paper cups designed to be recyclable or compostable.
We’re proud to have kept that family-business feel, even as we’ve grown to becoming an award-winning company with multiple locations worldwide. Meet the people who make CupPrint tick.
Founder & General Manager
With a family background in printing and an eye for innovative technology, Terry Fox was ideally positioned to launch CupPrint in 2009. He was quickly recognised for his efforts, winning Ernst & Young’s Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014.
Since then he has rapidly brought the company to new heights of success, creating more than 100 jobs in the west of Ireland, forging new manufacturing links around the world, and partnering with global packaging giant Huhtamaki.
Founder & Senior Manager, Purchasing, Technical & Engineering
Having spent more than four decades in the commercial print and packaging industry, Hugh Fox brings a wealth of valuable experience to CupPrint. He has directed multiple award-winning print businesses, spearheading new initiatives in line with emerging technology.
CupPrint represents the accumulation of all of that expertise, combining traditional values of quality, care and commitment with new innovations that deliver speed, affordability and sustainability.
Sales Manager
I have over 20 years experience in sales and customer service with a background in property sales and lettings.
Having joined Cup Print in 2010, I feel privileged to be part of such an innovative, industry leader in paper cup manufacturing.
The part of my job I enjoy the most is building strong customer relationships, understanding and meeting our customer’s needs.
Senior Operations Manager
20 years in 24-hour, on-demand commercial and digital printing;Ernst & Young’s 2014 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
“Since originally founding CupPrint as a family business in 2009, I am proud to see the concept develop to create more than 100 jobs in the west of Ireland.”
Site Manager, South Bend Indiana
Todd, a 10-year veteran at CupPrint, oversees our South Bend, IN expansion plant. He manages all US order processing, plant operations, and US team leadership. We’re poised to grow our innovative presence in the underserved custom cup market and Todd is ready to help with your US orders!
Sales Manager, Europe
15 Jahre Erfahrung in Sales, Marketing und Kundenbetreuung. „Als Mitarbeiter der ersten Stunde ist es für mich immer wieder eine besondere Freude, mit einem unglaublichen Team zusammen, an den Erfolgen von CupPrint beteiligt zu sein und mit dem Unternehmen zu wachsen.
Graphic Design / PrePress Manager
Professional experience includes 16 years in Graphic Design, 9 years as a Prepress Technical Artworker, and 15 years as a Cup Designer and Prepress Manager. I have expertise in both digital and print media, meticulous attention to detail in preparing materials for print, and a blend of creative and technical expertise, managing the entire prepress process to ensure that the final product met the highest standards. My leadership and project management skills were crucial in coordinating with clients, designers, and printers to deliver exceptional results.
Production Manager
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the printing industry, driving efficiency, quality,vsafety and innovation across commercial print and specialty cup manufacturing sectors. My career spans many phases of the print lifecycle.
Notably I have spent over 16 years successfully overseeing the end-to-end production of custom-branded paper cups for a diverse client portfolio ranging from major national retail chains and quick-service restaurants to local coffee shops and boutique foodservice brands ensuring compliance with rigorous food safety and print quality standards.
Health Safety Environmental & Ops Projects Manager
Tom is a seasoned Health, Safety, Environment and Operations Projects Manager with over 10 years’ experience in manufacturing and regulated industries. He holds three MSc degrees and a BSc spanning occupational health, environmental management and operational excellence. Thomas leads safety at Cup Print, where safety is a key company priority. He has driven global initiatives in machinery safety and EHS digitalisation.
Human Resources Manager
Maria brings almost 40 years’ experience in human resources, spanning high-tech multinationals, SMEs, public, private and not-for-profit sectors, as well as national industrial relations. Having supported Cup Print as an independent HR consultant from 2016 she joined us on a permanent basis in 2019. With a broad foundation in employee relations, operational and strategic HR, she supports the business on a wide range of people matters—always with commercial awareness and a strong focus on helping the company meet and exceed customer expectations.
All of our paper cup, ice cream cup, soup pot and paper lid products are FSC® certified
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