Today, the Ball brand mason jars and home canning supplies belongs to Newell Brands.

Is Ball still making mason jars?

Interestingly, Ball no longer manufactures Mason jars, but has expanded and grown into a worldwide company that makes everything from metal containers to aerospace parts.

When did Ball stop making Mason jars?

1962 This type of jar dominated the market by the mid to late 1910s. Manufacturers continued to make jars with the beaded seal after the mid-twentieth century. Balls Ideal canning jar, which first appeared around 1915 and was discontinued in 1962, is one of the companys best-known jars and is popular among collectors.