Our History

It all began with a small passion for creating something new, and ended up being a leading manufacturer of cone cups world wide. When Manuel Roversi founded Konie Cups in 1949, he took his passion for manufacturing and took it to the next level with quality products, excellent customer service and superior work environment. Starting off in a small city in Venezuela, Konie Cups became a recognizable brand in South America, and once its headquarters were moved to Miami, FL, Konie became a leading manufacturer of cone cups world wide.

1948

Manuel Roversi sells his sugar refinery mill to invest in disposable cups.

1949

He pioneers in bringing the first disposable cup machine to his native Venezuela–three machines are brought in.

1953

7 new conical cup machines are brought in.

1954

Government laws are passed granting foreign companies to invest in Venezuela offering, among other perks, “Zero Importing
Tariffs.” Venezuelan Companies are still subjected to importing tariffs.

1955

The American Can Company and its Dixie brand establish operations in Venezuela.

1955 - 1965

Manuel’s company struggles to keep afloat due to the burden of importing tariffs.

1972

Second generation enters the business. Market share of Konie Cups is 30% in Venezuela.

1975

Manuel’s company starts manufacturing plastic cups. Importing tariffs are lifted. Market share grows to 50%.

1980

Manuel sells the plastic cup machines to concentrate on paper cone cups. Market share is 55%. 5 new machines are brought in.

1980 - 1985

More machines are brought in and market share grows to 65%.

1985 - 1992

Export market is entered. New machines are added. Market share (in Venezuela) hits highest participation at 85%.

1993

Konie Cups USA is opened. 3 new SKUs are manufactured (4 oz, 4.5 oz and 6 Oz).

1998

Konie joins ISSA and starts participating in trade shows.

1999

The company continues to run its 2 manufacturing facilities and has presence in Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East.

2000

Konie starts manufacturing private labeled cups for renowned retailers.

2005

Third generation comes in. 3 new SKUs are developed (8 oz, 10 Oz and Funnel cup).

2007

Konie becomes the 2nd largest cone cup manufacturer in the world.

2014

Konie becomes AIB certified.

2016

Konie develops a prototype paper soufflé cup machine.

2017

Souffle cup prototype is tested and redesigned. Machine runs at high efficiency levels.

2018

After a successful trial, Konie Cups approves construction of several soufflé machines.