Our Businesses
Jadex is more than meets the eye. The Jadex operating companies include Alltrista, LifeMade, and Artazn, which together have more than 300 years of material-science innovation, creativity, and expertise.
Alltrista specializes in innovative, high-volume, precision manufacturing for the medical, consumer packaging, and high-end industrial markets. From medicine bottles and child-resistant caps to suture trays, Alltrista makes rigid packaging and custom molded solutions that help protect those most precious to us.
Committed to an “out with the old, in with the new” way of product development, we constantly challenge ourselves with a customer-tailored business development approach, exceeding our partners’ expectations and positively impacting lives. We are professional problem-solvers who embrace every opportunity for a healthier tomorrow.
LifeMade is a leading provider of U.S.A.-made cutlery and straws. LifeMade is committed to providing convenience and quality while elevating environmental consciousness.
LifeMade creates solutions for everyday needs and believes innovation starts with collaboration and sustainable intentions, creating new ways to transition single-use, everyday plastics to more sustainable, everyday solutions.
Artazn is the largest manufacturer of zinc strip in North America, a leading global supplier of plated coin blanks, and utilizes recycled zinc in its products. Our zinc is used for coin blanks by mints around the world, it restores bridges, boosts cars, and bolsters high-rises. We continuously recycle, reuse, and repurpose our zinc, delivering innovative solutions that make a material difference.
Artazn has been working with zinc for over 130 years, and our visionaries and craftsmen are transforming this fundamental element into new everyday essentials. We harness the power of zinc to unlock its potential and achieve even greater performance and possibilities for our customers and the world.
Makers of News
Our dynamic leadership, constant innovation, and endless commitment to sustainability continue to push the material-science world forward. Learn about our industry-leading expertise and how it can change you and your businesses for the better.
Biodegradable vs. Compostable - What’s the Real Difference and Why Does It Matter?
While all compostable products are biodegradable, the terms are not interchangeable. Compostable items are a regulated subset that must break down within a specific timeframe under controlled, aerobic conditions to produce nutrient-rich soil. This distinction is critical for infrastructure, as anaerobic decomposition in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The FTC’s Green Guides ensure manufacturers provide clear, verifiable evidence for all environmental claims to protect consumers from confusion and greenwashing.
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Child-Resistant Closures: How Do They Work and Where Can You Use Them?
Child-Resistant Closures (CRCs) are a vital safety feature mandated by the CPSC under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) for dozens of hazardous products, including prescription medication, household cleaners, and cannabis products. These closures require a minimum of two motions to open, like the common "push down and turn" mechanism, making them difficult for children under five to access quickly, while remaining easy for adults.
Read MoreWhat Is Injection Molding and How Does It Work?
Injection molding is a highly efficient manufacturing process used across nearly every industry. The process works by injecting resin (like HDPE, PP, or PET) into a clamped mold, where it cools under pressure before being ejected. The six precise steps of the process are clamping, injection, dwelling, cooling, mold opening, and ejection. While initial lead times can be long, the advantages of injection molding are its high efficiency and unmatched repeatability for creating identical, high-precision components at scale.
Read MoreGreen Overcommitment: Why Some Big Players Are Revamping Their Sustainability Goals
Many big companies set overly ambitious sustainability goals because of optimism and public pressure. Now, they're starting to adjust those targets to be more realistic and strategic. This change is moving from emotional promises toward focusing on what's actually possible based on market conditions and proven science. The bottom line is that being transparent and setting achievable goals builds trust and is essential for making real, lasting environmental progress.
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.