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MARKETPLACE
from fabric producers and dye houses to
printers and cut-and-sew shops. Like nearly
all major events affected by the COVID-19
pandemic, this year's event was held virtually
in September.
Agency operations have been affected
by the pandemic as well, and NIB has helped
them pivot production to meet essential
needs for the military and frontline workers.
Highlights among myriad examples include:
*	IFB Solutions manufactured thousands of
cloth face masks for the United States Air
Force, general public and VA hospitals.
*	Industries of the Blind Inc. in Greensboro,
N.C., whose products include parachutes
and protective clothing for the military,
received a contract from the U.S. Army
to produce more than 400,000 face masks.
*	New York's Northeastern Association
of the Blind at Albany, whose products
include safety vests, coveralls and other
protective gear, added face masks made
from the Body Filter 95+® material in its
coveralls to its production flow to support
frontline professionals.
*	Austin Lighthouse for the Blind in Texas,
whose products include nylon and cotton
military belts in addition to cleaning
supplies, significantly increased its shifts
and production to meet the country's
increased demand for hand sanitizer and
cleaning products.
*	Industries for the Blind and Visually
Impaired Inc. in Milwaukee, Wis., whose
products include apparel and outdoor
gear, assembled kits for the National
Guard to use when building COVID-19
treatment centers.
Whether employees are supplying
in-demand products for a community in crisis
or protective gear for the military members
who serve these very communities, "the pride
in their work comes through loud and clear,"
Colello says.
Holly Eamon is a business writer and editor
based in Minneapolis, Minn.

HELP WANTED
COMMISSION SALES REPS WANTED
Neoprene Sheets, Hook & Loop,
Webbing, Elastic, Zippers, Buckles,
TPU Medical Fabrics & Hot Melt Adhesive
Many territories available. Established
in 1985, large inventory for fast delivery.
Please visit www.perfectex.com.
Please send resume to:
E-Mail: info@perfectex.com
Fax: 714-893-9339
Or call 1-800-326-1288 ext. 116 Konrad

MASTER UPHOLSTERER NEEDED
High-end fabrication shop in Southern Maine
seeking full-time Master Upholsterer. Must
be an enthusiastic self-starter, enjoy working
independently, willing and able to learn new
techniques, have high attention to detail and
quality, have a sense of urgency in their efforts,
and embrace switching gears as needed.
Minimum 5 years upholstery experience,
especially with industrial sewing machines,
high attention to detail. $18-$30 per hour,
commensurate with experience
MARINE CANVAS/UPHOLSTERY TECHNICIAN
Leading manufacturer in Maine's marine
upholstery industry looking to add a Full-Time
Marine Canvas/Upholstery Technician to support
overall growth and maintain the high demand
workload. Must have high attention to detail and
quality. Industrial sewing machine experience,
marine industry experience, upholstery
experience. Templating and pattern making. $25
per hour, commensurate with experience.
Send resume and cover letter to
info@alfredsupholstery.com
with the job title in the subject line.
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