Giacona Corporation

A "Pioneer" in Plastic In the Plastics Industry, Corrado Giacona II is known as "The Graduate". He is a pioneer in plastic drinkware designs and printing. During the 1960's, his company manufactured tin cans and revolutionized the idea of direct high speed, dry, off-set printing on metal cans and then in the 1970's designed the Giacona line of souvenir plastic drinkware printed with multi screens and tones of blended colors. Mr. Giacona recognized plastics were the future and decided to seize the opportunity by transforming his business and changing focus. He has been able to maintain many of his older customers by designing "Signature Drinkware" for signature drinks. Giacona supplies national and international customers that range from bars and nightclubs to seafood companies, delis, convenience stores, movie theaters, zoos, amusement parks, museums, stadiums, arenas, events and promotions. Based in New Orleans, Giacona is able to keep up with the ever changing trends in the food and beverage industry. Best known locally for the impact Giacona has had on Mardi Gras, creating the famous Mardi Gras "Throw Cups™", which reproduce the graphic theme of parades, photos of royalty, and even posters. Innovation, consistency, high quality and customer satisfaction are behind the success of Giacona, a company that is not afraid to try new things or push the envelope. Along with the cups, deli tubs and containers, Giacona has also become known for their custom designed specialty drinkware (many sizes and shapes), lasos and lanyards, drink accessories, sipper bottles, insulated drinkware, light up: tumblers, mugs, and light up accessories such as straws and ice cubes.