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Robert Leo Hulseman - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Robert Leo Hulseman
- Robert Leo "Bob" Hulseman (April 5, 1932 – December 21, 2016) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who was best known as the inventor of the red solo cup, which is produced by his family's company, Solo Cup Company.
- He also co-designed the Traveler Lid, which prevents foam from hot beverages such as lattes and cappuccinos from touching the drinker's nose, now widely used by Starbucks and other brands.
- Hulseman joined the staff of The Solo Cup Company, which had been founded in 1936 by his father Leo Hulseman, when he was 18 years old.
- Hulseman spent more than 60 years at the Solo Cup Company, including as the company's President and CEO from 1980 until 2006.Hulseman developed and introduced the red solo cup, which crucial product of the Solo Cup Company and a part of everyday life for many Americans.
- The cup became an icon of college and tailgate parties and an essential element in popular drinking games, including beer pong.
- The red cup was further popularized by Toby Keith's 2011 hit single, "Red Solo Cup".
