Parkway Plastics

What Parkway Plastics does

Parkway Plastics is a privately held, family-owned B2B wholesale manufacturer and distributor of reusable plastic and glass packaging headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey. Operating for over 70 years across three generations, the company produces plastic jars in polypropylene and polystyrene (regular wall, thick wall, round bottom, double wall, and open bottom configurations ranging from 1/8 oz to 40+ oz), HDPE and PET bottles and jars in multiple shapes, glass jars, bottles and tinctures, and a comprehensive caps and liners portfolio that includes child-resistant, ribbed, domed, dispensing, and EZ-GRIP closures manufactured to SPI thread-finish specifications. Manufacturing is performed via injection molding and blow molding across multiple US facilities, with a distribution footprint spanning at least six FOB locations including Piscataway NJ, Corona CA, Newark, St. Louis, South El Monte, and Spring Valley, supported by a stated 98% same-or-next-day stock order fulfillment metric.

The company sells exclusively through B2B channels, combining a BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront with inside sales (1-800-881-4996 and [email protected]) and a global network of wholesale and retail distributors. It targets a horizontal spread of verticals including cosmetics and beauty, drug and medical device packaging, health and wellness, bath and body, CBD/MMJ, dietary supplements, the slime-making community (marketed under the "Slime Jars by Parkway" sub-brand), food delivery and meal kits, and industrial and specialty applications. Pricing is volume-tiered (Sample, Box-to-10K, 10K-to-25K, and above), with custom colors (125+ options), custom materials (corn-based biopolypropylene, PCR, HDPE, SAN), and decorating services (offset, silkscreen, in-mold, labeling, graphic design) carrying 30-60% premiums over stock pricing on non-cancellable, non-refundable terms. Net 30 credit is available to approved accounts via the Parkway Club Card program.

Revenue mechanics rest on three streams: bulk wholesale plastic packaging sales, custom manufacturing services, and bundled jar/cap combo cases. Parkway does not disclose revenue, has no parent company, and has not raised institutional funding. Its strategic posture centers on deepening customization (color, material, decoration), extending into glass and sustainable materials, and building defensible niche share in the slime community through convention sponsorships and social channels.

Name

Parkway Plastics

Legal name

Parkway Plastics Inc.

Website

https://parkwayjars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parkway Plastics is a 70+ year, family-owned B2B wholesale manufacturer and distributor of plastic and glass jars, bottles, caps, and liners serving wholesale and retail distributors across cosmetics, pharmaceutical, CBD, bath/beauty, slime, food, and industrial end markets globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Containers

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

PP Jars, Tubs & Containers (IMALAAAC), Beverage Rigid Plastic Packaging (Water, CSD, Juice Bottles) (IMALAAAI), Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG), Household & Institutional Rigid Plastic Packaging (Detergent, Cleaners) (IMALAAAH)

Keywords

• Plastic jar manufacturing
• Wholesale packaging containers
• Injection blow molding
• Custom plastic packaging
• B2B packaging supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Piscataway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Plastic Packaging Sales: Direct B2B sales of plastic jars, bottles, glass jars, caps, liners, and accessories to wholesale and retail distributors. Products are sold primarily in bulk case quantities. Revenue is driven by volume-based pricing tiers (sample pricing, box-to-10K, 10K-to-25K, and above), with custom orders commanding 30-60% premiums over stock pricing.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom color runs, custom materials, decorating (offset printing, silkscreen printing), labeling, in-mold customization, and graphic design services. These services are quoted separately and carry premium pricing (30-60% above standard), require custom lead times (2-8 weeks for custom colors), and custom orders are non-cancellable and non-refundable.
3. Jar and Cap Combo Cases: Pre-packaged combination sets of jars and matching caps sold together at a discount compared to purchasing separately. Combo cases represent a bundled product offering.
4. Sample Sales: Sample quantities are available for product compatibility testing. Samples are priced at $500/M for small jars and may be substitutable and non-returnable. Samples serve as a discovery/entry point into the full volume purchase cycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Parkway Plastics is a wholesale manufacturer and distributor of reusable, refillable, and recyclable plastic and glass packaging containers, including plastic jars, bottles, caps, and liners. The company produces containers in multiple materials (polypropylene, polystyrene, PET, HDPE, PCR, SAN, and corn-based biopolypropylene) across hundreds of SKUs in sizes ranging from 0.125 oz to 40+ oz. It complements its manufacturing with custom color matching (125+ colors), custom materials, decorating, labeling, and warehousing services for B2B customers worldwide.

Product overview

Parkway Plastics (operating as Parkway Jars at parkwayjars.com) is a B2B wholesale manufacturer and distributor of reusable, refillable, and recyclable plastic and glass packaging. The company has over 70 years of experience and ships 98% of stock orders same or next day. The product portfolio centers on plastic jars (PolyPro & Styrene) in regular wall, thick wall, round bottom, double wall, and open bottom configurations; HDPE and PET containers (bottles and jars) in multiple shapes; glass jars and bottles; and a comprehensive caps and liners offering including smooth, ribbed, domed, child-resistant, and dispensing caps. The portfolio is complemented by shrink sleeves, jar-and-cap combo cases, and add-on services including custom colors (125+ colors), custom materials (PCR, biopolypropylene, HDPE, SAN), decorating and labeling (offset printing, silkscreen, in-mold), and logistics and shipping supplies. The company serves diverse industry verticals including Cosmetics, Drug and Medical Device Packaging, Health & Wellness, Bath & Beauty, Beard/Barber/Men's Grooming, CBD/MMJ, Dietary Supplements, Slime (a specialty niche), Food Delivery/Meal Kits, and Speed Mixing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Slime Jars by Parkway: Premier, high-quality plastic jars and caps specifically designed for slime packaging, marketed under the Slime Jars by Parkway brand.

Products and services

• Plastic Jars (PolyPro & Styrene) Wholesale plastic jars manufactured in polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS), available in multiple wall types including regular wall, thick wall, round bottom, double wall, and open bottom configurations, ranging from 0.125 oz to 40 oz capacities and diameters from 33mm to 120mm. Sold to B2B wholesale and retail distributors worldwide.
• Glass Jars & Bottles Glass containers including glass bottles with caps, glass jars, and glass tincture/droppers for products requiring glass packaging. Used in cosmetics, CBD/MMJ, and pharmaceutical applications.
• HDPE & PET Containers High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and jars including Boston Round, Cosmo Round, Cylinder, Modern Round, Oblong Packer, Round Packer, Square Packer, PET Plaza Jars, indented large round jars, and HDPE pails. PET containers are blow-molded, recyclable, BPA-free, lightweight, FDA-approved food-grade, and available in clear, white, amber, dark green, and cobalt blue.
• Caps & Liners Comprehensive closure portfolio including smooth plastic caps, ribbed plastic caps, domed plastic caps, child-resistant caps (CRCs), dispensing caps, dispensing plugs, EZ-GRIP caps, and associated liners (foam, pressure sensitive, heat seal, disc liners). Thread finishes manufactured to SPI specifications.
• Shrink Sleeves PVC shrink sleeves available in various sizes for 33mm, 89mm, and 100mm jars in regular wall and thick wall configurations, used for tamper-evident sealing and branding applications.
• Jar & Cap Combo Cases Pre-packed combination cases pairing Parkway's jars with matching caps, sold in various quantities (e.g., 162 pcs, 288 pcs, 140 pcs, 330 pcs) for convenience and freight savings. Sold at a discount compared to purchasing jars and caps separately.
• Custom Colors Service Custom color matching service allowing jars and caps to be produced in over 125 different colors beyond standard stocked colors. Custom orders carry 30-60% premium pricing over stock, 2-8 week lead times, and are non-cancellable and non-refundable.
• Custom Materials Service Custom plastic materials including corn-based biopolypropylene, HDPE, post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, and styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) beyond standard polypropylene and polystyrene stock materials. Supports sustainability and specialized application requirements.
• Decorating & Labeling Service Decorating services including offset printing (plate charges apply), silkscreen printing, and in-mold customization, with flame treating available for all printed items. Labeling and graphic design services also offered. Priced 30-60% above stock.
• Vials & Tubes Small-format plastic vials and tubes for applications requiring compact or sample-sized containers, including uses in cosmetics, supplements, and travel-size products.
• Scoops Measuring scoops offered as an accessory to accompany jar products for easy product dispensing.
• Jewelry Baskets Specialty insert baskets for jewelry storage applications packaged in Parkway jars.
• Secondary Packaging Secondary packaging solutions including folding cartons available in custom die lines (e.g., for 8 oz jars), providing outer packaging for retail presentation.
• Slime Sprinkles & Colorant Specialty add-on products for the slime-making community including sprinkles and colorants, complementing Parkway's widely-used slime jar packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of stock orders ship same day or next day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Selig Sealing Products, Inc.minorOthersSelig Sealing Products is one of the largest manufacturers of tamper-evident cap/closure lining material in the world. Listed on Parkway Jars' Useful Links page as a referenced materials partner. Their products are used in Parkway's cap lining process.
• Tri-SealminorOthersTri-Seal and Top-Seals are leading manufacturers of cap liners and seals for glass, metal, and plastic containers. Listed on Parkway Jars' Useful Links page. Their closure liners ensure product security from contamination, leakage, or loss of efficacy.
• INEOSminorOthersINEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals, and oil products spanning 51 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. Listed on Parkway Jars' Useful Links page as a referenced materials supplier for plastic production.
• KW PlasticsminorOthersKW Plastics is a leading recycler and provider of recycled plastic resins, ranked as the number one recycling company among peers by Plastic News. Listed on Parkway Jars' Useful Links page. Supports Parkway's PCR (post-consumer recycled) material offerings.
• Phillips 66minorOthersPhillips 66 operates the newest and most modern polypropylene plant in the U.S. at the Bayway Refinery. Listed on Parkway Jars' Useful Links page. Their East Coast location provides secure supply chain access for Parkway's raw materials.
• Americas StyrenicsminorOthersAmericas Styrenics is a leading integrated producer of styrene monomer and general purpose/high impact polystyrene resins. Listed on Parkway Jars' Useful Links page. Their styrenic-based polymers are used in Parkway's polystyrene jar manufacturing.
• NOVA ChemicalsminorOthersNOVA Chemicals is a leading producer of plastics and chemicals for consumer, industrial, and packaging products. Listed on Parkway Jars' Useful Links page. They work with a commitment to Responsible Care for health, safety, security, and environmental stewardship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• APEX Plastics:

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global: Berry Global is a Fortune 500 rigid plastic packaging manufacturer with extensive bottle, jar, and closure capacity in PP, PET, and HDPE — overlapping with Parkway across most product categories but serving much larger enterprise customers globally.
• Berlin Packaging: Berlin Packaging is a large hybrid packaging supplier offering plastic and glass containers plus closures across cosmetics, food, and pharma — competing with Parkway in many of the same end markets but at much broader scale and with institutional capital.
• Silgan Holdings: Silgan is a major rigid container and closure manufacturer with deep presence in plastic jars, bottles, and dispensing closures — broadly comparable to Parkway in container categories though far larger and more diversified across food, beverage, and personal care.

Direct peers

• The Cary Company: The Cary Company supplies plastic and glass containers, closures, and custom packaging for industrial, chemical, and personal care end markets — directly comparable in product mix and B2B distribution approach to Parkway.
• Drug Plastics Group: Drug Plastics produces plastic bottles and containers for pharmaceutical, nutritional, and personal care markets using PET, HDPE, and PP — comparable in resin mix, customer base (drug/medical/beauty), and B2B wholesale go-to-market to Parkway.
• SKS Bottle & Packaging: SKS Bottle & Packaging is a B2B distributor of plastic and glass bottles, jars, and closures with similar inside-sales and e-commerce distribution — directly comparable to Parkway's catalog breadth and SMB customer focus.
• MJS Packaging: MJS Packaging distributes plastic and glass containers, closures, and custom packaging solutions to similar cosmetics, food, and industrial customers as Parkway — comparable in B2B wholesale motion and catalog breadth.
• O.Berk Company: O.Berk is a wholesale packaging supplier of plastic and glass containers plus closures serving cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical end markets — overlapping with Parkway on HDPE/PET bottles, jars, and custom color capabilities.
• Alpha Packaging: Alpha Packaging manufactures PET and HDPE bottles and jars for personal care, beauty, food, and nutraceutical markets — overlapping directly with Parkway's HDPE/PET bottle lines and customer segments like cosmetics and supplements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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