JADEX INC. MANUFACTURING
S U S TA I N A B L E SCIENCE Leveraging cutting-edge material science and innovation, Jadex Inc. is delivering a sustainable future for everyday materials. We take a deep dive into the enterprise to find out more Writer: Phoebe Harper | Project Manager: David Knott
At Jadex Inc. (Jadex), we produce indispensable products used in everyday life, but we understand it’s crucial to make our products more sustainable,” says Senior Vice President of Marketing, Jodi Farina. “As a leading material science company, we are driven to provide essential product solutions that help protect the health of our consumers and the environment. “We are committed to launching new products into the market that minimize the impact on our planet,” exclaims the company’s passionate marketing leader. On the worldwide industrial stage, material sciences are fueling the development of sustainable products. From its headquarters in South Carolina, Jadex is a manufacturing enterprise leveraging scientific innovation and advanced technologies to leave a sustainable footprint. The Jadex group in its entirety encompasses four separate manufacturing companies and 90 | North America Outlook issue 08
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key brands: LifeMade®, Alltrista®, Shakespeare®, and Artazn®. Complementing their claim of material science expertise, these companies have filed a combined total of approximately 90 patents over the past 20 years, with nearly a third of these filings occurring since 2019 - the year Jadex was established. The company’s broad portfolio
is going through an evolutionary shift from its traditional offerings to products that are more sustainable. This shift will help Jadex meet the sustainable drivers of its key customers in the industrial, medical, and consumer markets. For the consumer market, Jadex’s product offerings are comprised of everything from compostable plastic cutlery and straws, degradable foam coolers, and reusable ice substitutes, to trimmer line for lawn and garden equipment. Meanwhile, commercial business segments cater to the needs of healthcare and industrial customers with custom-designed moulded plastic components, pharmaceutical bottles, child-resistant closures, engineered nylon resins and monofilaments, zinc products, and temperature-controlled products for cold chain shipping. “Our manufacturing footprint spans across the US, UK, and Puerto Rico, with a total of 19 facilities and a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,000 employees,” continues Farina.
