Since 1971, Intandem Solutions has provided subcontracted supply-chain services—including assembly, packaging, warehousing and fulfillment—to businesses across Western New York. Operating as a nonprofit social enterprise of Intandem, it pairs more than 50,000 square feet across three locations with a workforce of more than 200 people, creating employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. Its ISSA-certified commercial cleaning operation has served more than 50 customers in the region for over 40 years.
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Diversified Labor SolutionsDiversified Labor Solutions is a Buffalo-based supported-workforce organization known for turning paid, supervised employment into a practical staffing resource for Western New York businesses. Its 250-person workforce receives training and transportation support before working at customer sites or in the company’s 25,000-square-foot facility, helping more than 40 local manufacturers and distribution centers respond to changing demand. DLS’s model specifically creates meaningful employment opportunities for adults with disabilities and New Americans.BUFFALO, NY
ArcWorksWith more than 60 years of experience, Rochester-based ArcWorks provides contract manufacturing and packaging services, including work performed in ISO Class 7 cleanrooms. Its 85,000-square-foot facility combines scalable production with an integrated workforce that includes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, creating job opportunities alongside customer-focused manufacturing support. ArcWorks is ISO 9001:2015 registered and serves businesses that need everything from assembly and fulfillment to controlled-environment packaging.ROCHESTER, NY
Lott IndustriesSince 1955, Toledo-based Lott Industries has combined contract manufacturing and business services with vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities and others facing barriers to work. Its nonprofit operation spans a 160,000-square-foot production facility with more than 200 employees, while community programs such as the Lott Urban Farm and Inspiration Kitchen extend that mission beyond the factory floor. Lott serves customers locally and throughout the United States, making purposeful employment part of its business model.TOLEDO, OH
The Abilities Connection (TAC Industries)Since 1980, Springfield nonprofit The Abilities Connection—known in its manufacturing work as TAC Industries—has paired meaningful employment for people with disabilities and other barriers with contract manufacturing, including cargo nets for the U.S. Air Force. TAC has produced more than one million cargo nets and remains the sole-source supplier of those nets to the Air Force, while also providing industrial sewing, assembly and third-party logistics services. Its ISO 9001:2015-certified operations are part of a broader mission that includes workforce development and community support.SPRINGFIELD, OH