Likely youve heard of Ball. Theyre the most commonly used these days when it comes to canning and storage, along with Jardin and Kerr. However, Atlas came around later and is still a highly sought-after vintage mason jar.

When did they stop making Atlas mason jars?

Newer jars were made by other companies after Hazel-Atlas stopped manufacturing them in the 1960s, but the oldest jars are among the most valuable.

Who makes Atlas mason jars?

Atlas was the brand of the companys most popular line of fruit jars for home canning. Hazel-Atlas—then the third largest producer of glass containers in the United States, with almost ten percent of the market—became a subsidiary of the Continental Can Company in 1957.

Why are there no mason jars available?

The demand has resulted in supply constraints, extended lead times and recently limited product availability at stores and online, a company spokesperson said in a statement, according to CNN.

When did Hazel-Atlas go out of business?

Hazel-Atlas Glass Company, Wheeling West Virginia (1902-1964)

Is Hazel-Atlas glass Company still in business?

By 1930, the Hazel Atlas Glass Corporation had fifteen glass container plants in the United States and produced much of what is now known as “ Depression glass.” Even as the manufacturing processes expanded in all directions, the business end of the corporation remained in Wheeling.

Are Mason jars lead free?

Safest drinking glasses and glass food storage As Ive stated above, Tamara Rubin of Lead Safe America tested mason jars and found that the Ball brand mason jars were consistently the least likely to contain lead. And do not let food or liquid touch the lids as they may contain BPA or other bisphenol chemicals.