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.
How to Choose a Dispensing Cap: A Guide for Functionality & Design
This guide explains how dispensing caps impact product usability, safety, and customer experience. It breaks down six common cap types, including flip-top, disc-top, spout, dropper, ribbon applicators, and push/pull caps, and their ideal applications. It also outlines key selection factors, including product viscosity, flow rate, chemical compatibility, tamper-evidence, child-resistance, and material choice.
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Springfield Facility Expansion Marks Key Growth Milestone for Alltrista
Alltrista Plastics LLC, a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., announced a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its Springfield, Missouri, facility, set for completion in September 2026. The investment will create new jobs, increase production capacity, and establish the site as a center of excellence for compression blow forming technology, supporting growth in both medical and consumer packaging markets.
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Injection Molded Plastic in Healthcare: How Plastic Medical Supplies Support Improved Outcomes
Injection molded plastics play a critical role in modern healthcare by enabling safe, consistent, and cost-effective medical supplies. This article explores how plastic materials support better patient outcomes and innovation in medical devices.
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Circular by Nature: Why Your Everyday Choices Matter - Now More Than Ever
A circular economy aims to reduce waste by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. Learn how everyday decisions, including choosing recyclable or compostable products, can help support sustainability.
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.
Careers
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.