Solo Products, Inc. is proud to announce a strategic step forward in its European expansion with a partnership in Ireland. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Solo has teamed up with Irish Box Company, located in southern County Wicklow, to distribute Buckhorn reusable plastic containers throughout Ireland and across Europe.
A Strategic Growth Opportunity
Historically, Solo Products has focused on the U.S. market, with only occasional international transactions due to the complexities of global shipping and limited team capacity. However, that changed recently. Under the leadership of Founder Steve Kunkemoeller and new Project Manager Amy Devine, Solo began building the infrastructure to support international growth.
“When the request for Buckhorn containers came from Ireland,” said Devine, “we saw it as more than a sales inquiry – it was a chance to build a long-term partnership.” This partnership with Buckhorn helped Solo respond to the needs of Irish Box Company while identifying a market gap in Europe for Buckhorn products. Devine then began laying the groundwork for Solo’s first fully equipped European resale distributor.
Building the Partnership
Irish Box Company, founded by Dave Hampson, specializes in reusable packaging for industries similar to those Solo serves. Their customers required American-standard RTP (Returnable Transport Packaging), especially Buckhorn products, but had no local source.
“Our discussions began in early 2019, and we placed our first order by April,” said Hampson. “Solo’s product knowledge, fast communication, and professionalism made it clear they were the right partner.”
Since that initial order, the partnership has grown steadily. Irish Box now supplies European customers with a wide range of Solo’s Buckhorn offerings, including:
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Collapsible bulk containers
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Plastic pallets
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Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)
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Durable plastic totes for logistics and manufacturing
Strong Start, Long-Term Vision
Devine emphasized the value of investing time to understand the European market and Irish Box’s goals. “There was no one managing international distribution yet, so this was a perfect opportunity. It’s been great working with Dave and building this new revenue stream.”
Today, the partnership represents a major milestone in Solo’s global strategy. With multiple successful orders already fulfilled, the Solo-Irish Box collaboration is well-positioned to continue expanding its reach across Europe.
“This partnership is a win for both sides,” added Hampson. “We’re excited to grow together and deliver the same level of service to our clients that Solo provides to theirs.”
