Premium thermoformed PET cups and cans configured for maximum line speed, clarity, and seal integrity.
In the highly competitive ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage market, physical packaging serves as the critical touchpoint for both brand definition and food safety. Custom iced coffee cups are no longer simple vessels; they are highly engineered polymer systems. The selection of raw materials, the precision of thermoforming molds, and the integration of barrier properties determine a product's shelf-life, brand aesthetic, and retail performance. For international procurement managers, sourcing high-transparency plastic cups and easy-open sealing cans requires a partner capable of executing strict technical standards while managing volatile raw material supply chains.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is the global benchmark for premium cold beverage packaging due to its optical clarity, mechanical strength, and gas barrier performance. Our manufacturing processes utilize 100% virgin PET resin with an Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) optimized between 0.80 and 0.84 dL/g. This precise viscosity control ensures that thermoformed cup walls maintain uniform thickness and structural integrity even under high top-load forces. High IV values increase impact resistance, preventing cup splitting or cracking during high-speed lid-capping operations in fast-casual environments.
Optical haze levels are kept strictly below 1.5% using advanced nucleating agents and thermal stabilization during the sheet extrusion process. This yields a glass-like finish that highlights the natural gradients of milk, espresso, and foam in specialty cold brews, boosting consumer interest and purchase intent.
The manufacturing process relies on German-engineered multi-station thermoforming lines. Our machines combine sheet extrusion, heating, pressure-forming, cutting, and stacking into a continuous automated workflow. Precision molds built with high-grade aluminum alloys maintain dimensional tolerances of ±0.15mm. This strict control guarantees that every cup flange matches lid dimensions perfectly, preventing leaks and spills during delivery operations—a critical requirement for modern delivery-focused foodservice brands.
Established in 2021, Shanghai COPAK Industry Co., Ltd. maintains a strategic sales office in the economic hub of Shanghai and operates a highly specialized associated production facility in Guangdong Province. As a professional supplier of eco-friendly food and beverage packaging solutions, our product portfolio features high-clarity PET cups, innovative PET cans, custom printed cups, and integrated cup sealing machines.
Dedicated to anticipating market shifts, COPAK develops cost-effective, premium-grade packaging options. Our solutions range from 1oz tasting cups to 32oz large-capacity cups, available with high-fidelity custom printing. We focus on designing and manufacturing reliable, stylish PET cups and cans for our global partners.
Our strategic R&D roadmap focuses on carbon neutrality, bio-derived packaging, and advanced barrier technology.
We are expanding our post-consumer recycled (rPET) programs. By utilizing advanced mechanical recycling and solid-state polymerization (SSP) clean-tech lines, we can incorporate up to 100% food-contact approved rPET without sacrificing optical clarity or mechanical integrity, helping brands lower their scope 3 emissions.
Our material scientists are developing commercial-grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) blends. Our goal is to increase the heat deflection temperature of these bio-derived plastics, ensuring compatibility with hot coffee extraction while offering compostability under industrial standards.
To extend the shelf life of nitrogen-flushed and carbonated cold brews in plastic cans, we are developing nanostructured thin-film coatings. These clear coatings limit oxygen transmission (OTR) and block UV light, protecting delicate coffee oils from oxidation and rancidity.
How Copak aligns packaging design, automated sealing equipment, and logistics to streamline your supply chain.
A mismatch between plastic cups/cans and capping machinery can lead to high defect rates and line shutdowns. Copak addresses this by providing matching aluminum easy-open ends, PET pull-tab lids, and high-speed smart sealing machines designed to fit our container profiles. This integrated approach minimizes flange deformation, ensuring airtight packaging for cold-brew coffee, milk teas, and retail craft sodas.
Global regulatory landscapes require comprehensive data reporting. We offer complete Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) data sheet support. By tracking raw material procurement, manufacturing energy metrics, and shipping logistics, we help brands measure their environmental footprint and align with global reporting standards.
Virgin & rPET resin granules sourced under ISO 9001 compliance standards.
High-speed molds maintain flat-edge rims to secure the leakproof seal.
Seamless integration with smart auto-sealing lines prevents spills in retail stores.
Having supplied PET cups and PET cans to numerous renowned brands, our products are now distributed globally.
Optimized for food contact safety, offering glass-like transparency for premium aesthetics.
Perfect for ready-to-drink nitro cold brews, specialty juices, and airtight dessert storage.
Engineered for high-volume quick service restaurants and commercial filling applications.
Operating a modern factory in Guangdong Province allows Copak to leverage advanced manufacturing technologies, automated visual inspection, and strategic regional logistics to ensure production efficiency and stability.
Our Guangdong facility features high-speed automated production lines that operate in Class 100,000 cleanroom environments. Automated visual inspection systems screen every cup on the line in real-time, scanning for physical deviations, dust, or micro-cracks. This inline QA process reduces defects to under 200 PPM, protecting brand reputations when launching large-scale retail campaigns.
In addition, our proximity to the ports of Shenzhen and Guangzhou provides a logistics advantage. By utilizing automated warehousing and real-time shipping tracking, we coordinate delivery schedules to match our clients' inventory requirements, reducing warehousing costs and ensuring supply chain continuity.
We provide customers with green, eco-friendly, and high-quality rigid packaging solutions.
Rigorous food contact safety testing and international regulatory standards compliance.
All products manufactured by Shanghai COPAK Industry Co., Ltd. are certified for food-contact safety under leading global frameworks. This ensures seamless customs clearance and compliance for major retail markets.
To better serve our global clientele, Copak coordinates communication between our engineering team in Guangdong and our commercial office in Shanghai. This structural integration allows us to offer:
24-Hour Engineering Response
Direct communication with tooling and mold design engineers to expedite custom configurations.
Digital Prototyping & 3D Design Approval
We provide 3D digital renderings and structural CAD files for rapid evaluation, reducing custom project timelines.
Custom Print Optimization
High-definition dry offset printing processes calibrated for legibility on curved plastic surfaces.
We integrate research, development, manufacturing, and sales to keep your business at the forefront of packaging trends.
Answers to common technical, material, and ordering inquiries regarding our PET cups and cans.
Our standard PET cups and cans are designed for cold to ambient temperatures. They maintain structural integrity within a range of -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F). They are optimized for iced coffee, cold brew, frozen beverages, and chilled desserts, but are not suitable for hot-fill applications above 65°C.
Yes. We utilize dry offset UV printing systems that support up to 6 distinct colors. Spot color matching ensures high legibility and branding consistency on curved plastic surfaces. Print artwork is cured under high-intensity UV stations to prevent smudging and transfer during packaging operations.
PET plastic cans offer high optical clarity, allowing consumers to see the product's color and texture. Unlike aluminum, they are dent-resistant under moderate impact. Additionally, they can be paired with PET easy-open lids to create a single-material container that simplifies the recycling process.
The typical minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom-printed PET cups is 30,000 to 50,000 units per size, depending on the cup volume and design complexity. This allows us to optimize sheet extrusion and minimize setup waste, offering cost-effective pricing for our clients.
Premium airtight cans, specialty dessert containers, and tasting cups for retail food service and high-speed automatic lines.
