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| 2010 |
Solo acquires InnoWare Plastic, Inc., a manufacturer of a full line of specialty and custom embossed take-out containers. The acquisition enhances Solo’s existing take-out offerings, enabling Solo to bring greater value to our customers. Solo now has take-out packages available in polystyrene, PET and polypropylene in addition to its paper take-out products. In addition, InnoWare Plastic products made from compostable polylactic acid (PLA) will enhance Solo’s Bare™ by Solo® line of environmentally focused products which already includes recycled PET and compostable sugarcane containers.
Solo renews its partnership with Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) to sponsor the Great American Cleanup™ for a second year. |
| 2009 |
Solo expands its Bare™ by Solo® line of eco-forward™ products with the addition of compostable plates, bowls and takeout containers made with renewable sugarcane; deli containers made with 20% recycled plastic; compostable paper plates and bowls; a bio-based plastic cup; a compostable paper cold cup; and a compostable PLA-lined paper hot cup made from 100% renewable resources.
Solo partners with Keep America Beautiful® (KAB), the nation’s largest community improvement organization and becomes a national sponsor of KAB’s Great American Cleanup™.
Solo introduces Solo Squared™, a first-of-its-kind Squared single-use cup. In addition to the classic red party cup’s new innovative shape, Solo Squared™ has four ergonomic grips, ensuring a more comfortable and reliable hold.
Solo launches new Reveal™ line of polypropylene cups designed to help convenience stores, quick serve restaurants and other foodservice establishments decrease waste and increase efficiency. |
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| 2008 |
Solo introduces Bare™ by Solo®, the foodservice industry’s first single-use packaging brand with a broad environmental platform. Bare stands for Bringing Alternative Resources for the Environment, and is the industry’s first full line of eco-forward™ single-use products for restaurants and consumers made using recycled, recyclable, compostable or renewable materials.
Solo partners with Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, to create a line of products featuring designs that encourage learning and fun for parents and children during mealtime. |
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| 2006 |
Robert M. Korzenski is appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in April and Chief Executive Officer in August, succeeding Robert L. Hulseman. Mr. Hulseman continues as Chairman Emeritus.
Solo and Cereplast, Inc, announce the successful development of compostable extrusion-coated paperboard made with corn-based Cereplast resins that Solo can manufacture into cups. |
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| 2005 |
Fortune Magazine names Solo to the Fortune 1000 for the first time in the organization’s history, debuting at number 729.
The Traveler Lid is recognized for its form and function by the Museum of Modern Art and named to the museum’s permanent collection. |
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| 2004 |
Solo Cup Company acquires SF Holdings, including the Sweetheart brand.
Solo introduces SoloGrips™, the first line of single-use tableware ergonomically designed for fewer spills and less mess.
Solo works with Starbucks and its suppliers to develop the first-ever FDA approved technology that uses recycled content to manufacture paper hot cups made with 10% post-consumer fiber. |
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| 2000 |
Solo Cup Company establishes Solo Cup Europe. |
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| 1990 |
Solo introduces a new line of plastic cups using PETE resin, a superior product due to its clarity, appearance and durability. |
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| 1980 |
Robert L. Hulseman succeeds his father and becomes CEO. |
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| 1970’s |
Solo introduces its signature red plastic cup. |
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| 1960’s |
Solo introduces the single-use Cozy Cup and the reusable Cozy Cup holder. |
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| 1950’s |
Solo introduces 2-piece wax-lined cold cups for serving cold drinks at drive-in theaters throughout the country. |
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| 1940’s |
The Paper Container Manufacturing Company manufactures a paper cone cup known as the Solo Cup, for which the company is renamed. |
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| 1936 |
Leo J. Hulseman establishes the Paper Container Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois. |
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