Founded in 2016 by Dayton colleagues Shelly Heller and April Pollock, Tempagenix makes Temp-N-Toss, a paper disposable forehead thermometer developed for low-cost consumer use. Manufactured and warehoused in Dayton with materials sourced entirely in the United States, the company also offers private-label and promotional packaging for retailers and organizations. Assembly provides meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities and people in recovery, and production is conducted in an ISO 9001:2008-certified facility to FDA standards.
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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
Echo Therm, IncEcho Therm is a Springfield, Ohio manufacturer founded in 1947 that has remained on the same production floor for nearly 80 years, even as much of the thermometer industry moved overseas. It makes mercury-free glass thermometers for distributors, OEMs, and other volume buyers, with each tube still aligned and inspected by hand before shipment.SPRINGFIELD, OH
Human TechnologiesUtica-based Human Technologies is a 501(c)(3) social enterprise that manufactures and packages components for government and commercial customers while creating employment for people with disabilities. Established in 1954, its manufacturing operation includes light assembly, industrial sewing, and electro-mechanical work, from tactical gear and protective covers to robotics cable assemblies. The company employs more than 325 people across a multistate service area and operates an ISO 9001:2015-registered, UL-certified facility.UTICA, NY
Kessler Thermometer and Chase InstrumentFamily-owned and operated since 1934, Kessler Thermometer and Chase Instrument manufactures precision thermometers and hydrometers in West Babylon, New York. The company is one of the last U.S. manufacturers in this field and developed its mercury-free SafetyBLUE line for applications where mercury is prohibited. Its 8,000-square-foot facility includes an ISO-accredited calibration laboratory that certifies instruments and provides NIST-traceable reports.WEST BABYLON, NY