Solo Cup Company

Lake Forest, IL United States

  (NASDAQ TRACE: SOLO.GB)

Company Description

Solo Cup is not just the maker of the iconic red solo cup, it's a major player in the disposable consumer products industry. The company makes single-use cups, plates, cutlery, take-out containers, and other similar products, under the Solo, Sweetheart, Creative Carryouts, and Bare brand names. Solo's plastic, paper, and foam items are sold through retailers and foodservice distributors around the world. In addition, Solo makes specialty party supplies, upscale disposable products, and plastic and paper packaging for manufacturers of snack foods and dairy products. In early 2012, Solo agreed to be acquired by Dart Container, one of its longest historical rivals, in a deal valued at $1 billion.