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BERKELEY LAKE, Ga. | At a modest 20,000-square-foot facility tucked along at 4590 South Berkeley Lake Road, a new business is quietly pouring years of global experience into every paper cup that comes off the production line.
The company, Cups24, is a new venture with deep roots. Launched by a Chinese family with three decades of experience in printing and packaging, Cups24 is a U.S.-based paper cup manufacturer committed to fast turnaround, sustainable packaging, all produced locally, right here in Gwinnett County.
The team is lean, comprising of just three people: founder Daz Dazhuang, his father Li Dazhuang, and a local partner Todd Patt of Buckhead, who is helping bring the family’s vision to the American market. They are the three people running the company.
Daz Dazhuang, who speaks fluent English and manages the day-to-day operations, says: “My father has been in this business in Shenyang, China for over 30 years. We wanted to bring his expertise and high standards to the U.S., and Gwinnett felt like the perfect place to start — diverse, business-friendly, and growing.”
Inside the facility, industrial-scale printing machines whir as paper cups move swiftly through entirely in-house production. From custom branding to eco-friendly materials, Cups24 offers a complete manufacturing service — no outsourcing, no delays, and no overseas shipping.
“I don’t speak English,” said Li Dazhuang, with his son translating. “But I speak cups and printing and production. I love this work — it’s what I know, and I want to build something good in this country.”
The team’s goal is to serve small and medium-sized businesses — especially restaurants, coffee shops, and hospitality companies — that need custom-printed cups without being forced into large-volume minimums.
Li says: “So many suppliers require big minimum orders that just don’t make sense for smaller operations. We want to be the opposite of that — fast, responsive, and right-sized. If a business needs just a few thousand cups, we’ll make it happen.”
Though newly launched, Cups24 is already fielding orders and shipping throughout the Southeastern U.S., with ambitions to scale in the coming year. The company also has its sights set on developing compostable and recyclable product lines that align with growing sustainability demands in the industry.
“We believe the future of packaging is local, sustainable, and flexible,” said Daz. “That’s what we’re building here.”
For now, the small team handles everything — from order intake and design to printing, packaging, and shipping — working long hours to establish a reputation for quality and reliability.
“Eventually we’ll grow and hire,” Patt adds. “But right now, we’re proud to say we do every step ourselves. It’s personal.”
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