The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. specializes in plastic injection molding. We are the sole supplier to the Department of Defense for multiple part numbers, including the standard issue 1- and 2-quart canteens, which we manufacture on average 380,000 per year. We operate six plastic injection molding machines for the production of quality items around the clock.

For the defense and commercial industries, including the Department of Defense, we provide:

  • 1 qt. and 2 qt. Canteens
  • Hydration Bladders
  • Hydration Drink Tubes
  • Hydration Bite Valves
  • Replacement Canteen Caps
  • Utensils

The Lighthouse also supplies commercial firms with high quality bite valves, drink tubes and end caps all molded to meet specific requirements.

Photo of Michelle Denzer, Injection Mold operator at the LIghthouse
Photo of injection mold machines at the Lighthouse

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