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.
Related Articles
AbilityOne and The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
In 1938, Congress created a program enabling agencies serving people who are blind to sell products to the Federal government termed the Wagner-O'Day Act. By 1971, the original act was amended to permit people with [...]
Lighthouse has Delivered 348,123 Conforming Parts to Boeing so far this Year!
On Tuesday October 25th, The Boeing Company visited The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. to present employees with a banner indicating that we had delivered 348,123 conforming parts to Boeing year-to-date! To show their appreciation, [...]
Expanding Manufacturing Capabilities and Creating Employment Opportunities
With the addition of three new Okuma CNC Machining Centers and a robotic finishing cell, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. continues to expand its machining capabilities to create opportunities for employment for people [...]
