Privately held US manufacturer of single-use foodservice packaging, owner of the Solo Cup brand, based in Mason, Michigan.
dartcontainer.comLegal name
Dart Container CorporationFounded
1960
Headquarters
Mason, Michigan, USA (500 Hogsback Road)CEO
Keith Clark
CFO
Sujith Chandran
Employees
About 12,000
Industry
Single-use foodservice packaging
Revenue (est.)
About $3 billion (external estimate, not officially disclosed)
Ownership
Private, family-owned by the Dart family
Website
dartcontainer.com
Dart Container Corporation is a privately held American manufacturer of single-use foodservice packaging, headquartered in Mason, Michigan. The company makes foam cups and containers, plastic cups and containers, paper cups, and related dinnerware, and it owns the Solo Cup brand acquired in 2012. Dart is a family-owned business, with third-generation family members Ken Dart and Bob Dart serving as owners and members of the Board of Directors.
The company employs about 12,000 people and operates 30 or more production, distribution, and office locations across North America, with additional sites in other countries. Dart is known for vertical integration: it manufactures its own polystyrene resin, machinery, ink, and packaging film, and runs its own transportation fleet. Its stated mission is to make products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food and drink they love, wherever they are.
Keith Clark serves as Chief Executive Officer, having joined after more than 25 years leading rigid plastic, aluminum, and flexible packaging operations at consumer packaged goods companies. Sujith Chandran is EVP Finance and CFO. As a private company, Dart doesn't officially disclose financial results, so external sources estimate annual revenue at roughly $3 billion, but that figure isn't company-confirmed.
Chief Executive Officer
EVP Finance and CFO
Owner and Board Member
Owner and Board Member
Interview experience
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Easy
Interview process length
About a week
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April 30, 2026
SOLO Partners with Multiple NASCAR Tracks for 2026 Season
Dart Container's SOLO brand announced its first NASCAR season, sponsoring races at Watkins Glen International, Michigan International Speedway, and Chicagoland Speedway. The move coincides with the 50th anniversary of the SOLO party cup.
#Brand #Sponsorship #SOLO
View postFebruary 24, 2026
SOLO Cup and Chip Ganassi Racing Renew INDYCAR Partnership for 2026
SOLO extended its partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing across the full 18-race 2026 INDYCAR season after a 2025 campaign that included a win at Road America. SOLO serves as an associate-level sponsor with fan activations at select races.
#Sponsorship #SOLO #Brand
View postAugust 25, 2025
Dart Container Renews Distintivo Azul Certification for Mexico Plants
Dart renewed its Distintivo Azul certification for facilities in Baja California and the State of Mexico, one of only seven organizations in Mexico to meet the standard. The three-year certification recognizes efforts to prevent plastic pellet loss.
#Sustainability #Manufacturing #Certification
View postSeptember 2023
Dart Invests in Next Generation Fiber with Red Leaf Pulp
Dart partnered with Red Leaf Pulp Ltd to invest in alternative fiber production for sustainable packaging. The investment expands Dart's molded fiber product line, with items qualifying for its ProPlanet sustainability seal.
#Sustainability #Investment #Packaging
View postApril 26, 2023
Dart Container Launches Next Life Take Back Recycling Program
Dart introduced a take-back program letting US customers ship used foodservice packaging for recycling via discounted UPS labels. The program accepts paper, PET, PP, and expanded polystyrene, with PolyQuest handling PET and PP recycling.
#Recycling #Sustainability
View postDart Container Corporation makes single-use foodservice packaging, including foam and plastic cups and containers, paper cups, and related dinnerware. It also owns the Solo Cup brand.
