What Meadowbrook Glitter does

Meadowbrook Glitter, legally Meadowbrook Inventions, Inc., is a New Jersey-based manufacturer and bulk distributor of glitter, specialty particles, sequins, fringe, ribbon, and specialty fibers, founded in 1934 and operating from Bernardsville, NJ with a second precision-cutting facility in Randolph, NJ and a Western USA sales presence in Claremont. The company's core capability is precision-cut particle conversion of specialty film, foil, and paper substrates, executed in an AIB certified food-grade clean-room facility. It sells nine registered glitter product lines (Polyester Jewels, Bio-Jewels biodegradable cellulose, Cosmetic Jewels FDA/FD&C compliant, Crystalina iridescent, Alpha Jewels holographic, Electric Jewels fluorescent, Micronic Jewels ultra-fine down to 50 micron, Polyester Pearls pastel, Plastic Jewels PVC) plus Angelina® specialty fibers, sequins (where it is the largest domestic US manufacturer), fringe, and ribbon.

The company serves six primary B2B segments: cosmetics and personal care (the primary segment), industrial and manufacturing (fiberglass gel-coats, aerosol coatings), craft and hobby, fashion and textiles, printing and packaging, and food/pharmaceutical/medical applications requiring specialty film conversion. Its go-to-market is direct factory sales through three named regional sales representatives (Eastern USA/international, Western USA via Latts & Company, and Angelina inquiries), with quote-based pricing on a volume tier system ranging from 10 lbs to truckload volumes. Meadowbrook is the world's pioneer of biodegradable glitter, the largest domestic sequin manufacturer in the USA, and self-describes as the world's leading glitter manufacturer, with a trademark and patent portfolio spanning ten registered product brands plus a patent on Single-line Stretch Sequins.

Name

Meadowbrook Glitter

Legal name

Meadowbrook Inventions, Inc.

Website

https://meadowbrookglitter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meadowbrook Glitter (Meadowbrook Inventions, Inc.) is a New Jersey-based, 1934-founded manufacturer and bulk distributor of glitter, sequins, specialty fibers and precision-cut particles serving cosmetics, industrial, craft, fashion, printing and food/pharma B2B customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bernardsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bulk Glitter Manufacturing & Sales: Meadowbrook generates revenue through manufacturing and selling bulk glitter products in various materials (polyester, PVC, biodegradable, cosmetic-grade) to industrial customers, craft companies, cosmetics manufacturers, and fashion brands. Products sold in bulk quantities with minimum order quantities that can be as low as 10 lbs.
2. Angelina Fiber Sales: Sale of proprietary Angelina brand specialty fibers for textile, fashion, and craft applications including polyester fibers, tech fibers, and heat fusible fibers.
3. Sequins, Fringe & Ribbon Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of sequins (largest domestic manufacturer in USA), fringe, and ribbon products to fashion and textile industry customers.
4. Custom Precision-Cutting Services: Custom specialty film cutting and conversion services at AIB certified food grade facility for specialized materials including edible, pharmaceutical and cosmetic grade films.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meadowbrook Glitter (Meadowbrook Inventions, Inc.) manufactures and distributes bulk glitter, sequins, fringe, ribbon, and specialty Angelina fibers. The company operates precision-cut particle conversion of specialty films, foils, and papers into decorative and functional particles sold to industrial, cosmetic, craft, fashion, printing, food, and pharmaceutical customers. Manufacturing is carried out in AIB-certified food-grade clean room facilities in New Jersey.

Product overview

Meadowbrook Glitter is a bulk glitter manufacturer and supplier based in New Jersey, USA since 1934, also serving as a precision-cutter of specialty film, foil, and paper. The company's product portfolio centers on multiple glitter product lines including Polyester Jewels (metallic, solvent/UV/heat resistant), Bio-Jewels (biodegradable cellulose-based), Cosmetic Jewels (FDA/FD&C compliant), Crystalina (iridescent), Alpha Jewels (holographic), Electric Jewels (fluorescent), Micronic Jewels (ultra-fine industrial particles), Polyester Pearls (pastel), and Plastic Jewels (PVC craft glitter). Complementing the glitter lines are Angelina® Fiber products including Polyester Fibers (textile applications), Tech Fibers (copper/aluminum for performance), Heat Fusible Fibers (craft/fiber arts), and Specialty Fibers. The company also manufactures fashion embellishments including Sequins (largest US manufacturer), Fringe, and Ribbon products. This is a diversified portfolio of physical material products rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polyester Jewels™ Glitter Brilliant mirror-finish metallic-colored metal-flake polyester glitter particles that are solvent resistant, UV resistant, and heat resistant, available in over 45 colors for cosmetic, adhesive, fashion, greeting card, floral, fiberglass, craft, printing, and aerosol applications.
• Bio-Jewels™ Glitter Biodegradable cellulose-based glitter that biodegrades 91.77 percent after 106 days in soil, suitable for cosmetic, craft, printing, and floral applications.
• Cosmetic Jewels™ Glitter Cosmetic-compliant glitter in metallic, iridescent, and holographic shades colored with FDA and FD&C colorants, designed for color cosmetics, nail polish, and personal care products.
• Crystalina™ Glitter Translucent iridescent special-effect glitter with light-diffraction color travel, available in over thirty shades including cosmetic colors and Crystalina 400 solvent resistant varieties.
• Alpha Jewels™ Glitter Brilliantly prismatic holographic glitter produced from metalized, embossed polyester that reflects a rainbow of colors, stable up to 275F and safe for UV and solvent applications.
• Electric Jewels™ Glitter Bright fluorescent special-effect glitter in neon colors, aluminum-free, suitable for water-based or dry craft, fashion, floral, greeting card, and printing applications.
• Micronic Jewels™ Glitter Ultra-thin metallic-colored polyester particles available in outer-dimension sizes as small as fifty micron, ideal for UV curable coatings, printing inks, and aerosol spray applications.
• Polyester Pearls™ Glitter Pastel-shaded non-metallic aluminum-free polyester glitter with superior resistance to water and solvents, available in .008 inch Hex and larger sizes.
• Plastic Jewels™ Glitter High quality craft and decorative PVC glitter in sizes .015 inch Hex and larger, used for craft, theatrical display, parade float design, and confetti applications.
• Sequins Sequins in metallic, transparent, crystal, iridescent, opaque, matte, liquid, leather, true metal, wood, tortoise, denim, moonbeams, and printed varieties, sold loose in bulk, slung on thread, spaced on yarn, or in tape form for embroidery machines.
• Fringe Precision-cut fringe and banding in classic, novelty, and custom ranges, with standard lengths of 1, 2, 3, or 4 inches and varied needle lengths, widths, and header sizes.
• Ribbon Metallic ribbons produced in a variety of standard or custom patterns for fashion applications.
• Angelina® Polyester Fibers Optical special effect and performance staple polyester fibers creating luminescent sparkling softness for the metallic yarn industry, available in deniers as fine as 7.5 denier in clear, metallic, iridescent, and holographic color ranges.
• Angelina® Tech Fibers Technical performance fibers including copper and aluminum metal fibers with anti-microbial, anti-static, conductive, UV resistance, thermal conductivity, and wellness features for yarn spinning and non-wovens.
• Angelina® Heat Fusible Fibers Heat fusible polyester fibers that soften and fuse together using heat sources to form luminescent web-like material, used for fiber arts, crafts, jewelry, decorative embellishments, and felting.
• Angelina® Staple Fibers Staple fibers suitable for all spinning systems and nonwovens, manufactured in staple lengths and deniers to order, available in straight and crimped versions for various textile applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodegrades 91.77% after 106 days in soil

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Glitterex Corporation: US-based bulk manufacturer of decorative glitter and metallic pigments serving printing inks, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and craft end markets. The closest direct US peer to Meadowbrook's core polyester and specialty glitter lines.
• Kreinik: Manufacturer of specialty metallic threads, braids, and fiber products for embroidery, needlework, and textile embellishment. Comparable to Meadowbrook's Angelina® specialty fibers and textile embellishment portfolio targeting craft and fashion segments.

Broad incumbents

• Coats Group: Global industrial thread and yarn manufacturer serving apparel, footwear, and industrial markets. Comparable as a larger, diversified thread and fiber incumbent with overlapping textile fiber operations and global reach.
• Madeira: Manufacturer of embroidery threads, specialty yarns, and textile embellishment products for fashion and industrial customers. Comparable as an established thread and fiber supplier with similar fashion/textile embellishment product lines.
• Avery Dennison: Global specialty materials manufacturer producing films, labels, and pressure-sensitive materials. Comparable in its specialty films and precision-converted materials capabilities serving industrial and consumer markets.
• 3M: Diversified global manufacturer of specialty films, adhesives, and industrial materials. Comparable in its precision film-conversion capabilities and breadth of specialty materials serving industrial and consumer end markets.
• INVISTA: Global manufacturer of synthetic fibers and polymers including nylon, polyester, and spandex. Comparable as a large-scale synthetic fiber producer with overlapping polyester fiber technology relevant to Meadowbrook's Angelina® line.

Others

• Siser: Manufacturer of heat transfer vinyl and craft materials for apparel decoration and DIY markets. Comparable as an adjacent specialty material supplier serving the same fashion and craft embellishment customer base.
• Cricut: Consumer platform for DIY crafting, smart cutting machines, and craft materials. Comparable as a downstream participant in the craft embellishment ecosystem that consumes similar materials (glitter, vinyl, specialty films) Meadowbrook supplies upstream.
• DecoArt: Manufacturer of craft paints, finishes, and decorative craft supplies sold through hobby and retail channels. Comparable as an adjacent supplier of decorative craft materials targeting the same hobbyist and craft segments Meadowbrook serves via Plastic Jewels™ and Crystalina™.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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