Materials that matter,
innovations that endure.
We create. We innovate. We sustain.
As a material-science thought leader and manufacturer, Jadex is driven to innovate essential product solutions that support the health of consumers and the environment.
A material difference for a sustainable future.
At Jadex, we create solutions based on your needs. We are your partners, your industry experts, your problem solvers. Our dynamic group of companies each innovate with intent, manufacture solutions that help reduce waste, recirculate materials, and regenerate nature. These are just some of the ways that Jadex makes a material difference every day.
Our Role
We are the catalyst, turning problems into solutions that allow our partners and consumers to use materials more effectively and responsibly.
Our People
We are makers dedicated to transforming materials into essential products that help improve lives and reshape the future.
Our Products
We strive to make practical and sustainable solutions. We create more from less, always with an eye on tomorrow.
The cornerstones of our success: Meet the four Jadex operating companies that make a material difference every day.
We craft straws and cutlery with options that are both home and industrial-compostable. We do more with less, always with the future in mind.
Masters of zinc, Artazn is more than coins. Our zinc products help restore bridges, build homes, and bolster high-rises. We recycle, reuse, and repurpose our zinc, continuously innovating solutions that make a material difference.
Makers of News
Our dynamic leadership, constant innovation and endless commitment to sustainability continue to push the materials-science world forward. Learn about our industry-leading expertise, and how it can change you and your businesses for the better.
Battle of the Straws: Compostable vs. Paper
Paper and compostable straws both aim to replace plastic, but not all alternatives are created equal. Learn the key differences in durability, compostability, and certifications - and how certified compostable straws help provide improved performance and sustainability.
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Product Development – 5 Resources You Need To Build A New Product
Bringing a new product to market requires careful planning, design, and testing at every stage. This article outlines five essential resources every business needs for successful product development, including program management, design, prototype tooling, testing and quality control, and commercialization. It also explains how Alltrista’s New Product Introduction process helps turn innovative ideas into production-ready solutions quickly and efficiently.
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LifeMade Products Achieves 2025 Silver Rating from EcoVadis
LifeMade Products LLC earned a 2025 EcoVadis Silver Medal, improving its total score to 76 and ranking in the 93rd percentile, highlighting its commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsible business practices.
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Artazn Awarded Silver EcoVadis Medal for 2025
Artazn LLC, an operating company of Jadex Inc., has earned a Silver Medal Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis for 2025, improving its score from 66 to 73 and ranking in the 90th percentile. The recognition underscores Artazn’s continued commitment to sustainable practices, ethical operations, labor and human rights, and responsible procurement.
Read MoreMade for makers: Jadex wants you
Are you an innovator? A problem solver? Or simply looking to be part of an organization that is making a material difference? Join the Jadex team.
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Innovation all over the nation.
Keep up with the latest innovations from Jadex, Alltrista, LifeMade, Shakespeare, and Artazn. Learn how our uniquely crafted solutions help build better tomorrows.