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MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES
FOR THE BLIND
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MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES
FOR THE BLIND
2501 N. West St.
Jackson, MS 39216
ph: 1-866-859-4461
local: 601-984-3200
fax: 601-987-3892
sales@msblind.org |
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Capabilities
Mississippi Industries for the Blind has a wide
range of manufacturing capabilities. This range of
capabilities allows MIB to manufacture many
different products for our customers. These varied
capabilities also allows MIB to provide multiple
types of employment opportunities for Mississippians
who are blind or visually impaired. Below is a list
with a description of the capability. If you have a
need for manufacturing that utilizes one of these
capabilities, we invite you to contact us at
sales@msblind.org to explore how Mississippi
Industries for the Blind may be able to meet your
need.
Sewing
MIB has the
capacity and experience to perform sewing
manufacturing. MIB has multiple types of sewing
operations which allow a number of products to be
produced. Some of the sewing operations that MIB can
perform include felling, surging, single needle
chain and lock stitch, bar tacking, programmable
pattern tacking and double needle sewing. MIB can
also perform some of the associated operations such
as snap and grommet installation, buckle
installation and other hardware installation. MIB
also has the full capability to spread and cut
material to a pattern to produce the parts to be
sewn together. MIB produces very high quality sewn
items currently for several federal customers and
these items have very stringent quality requirements
with very tight tolerances. Some of the products
manufactured include barracks bag, bandoleer pouch,
grain bag, and equipment belt to name a few.
Webbing Straps
MIB manufactures
a number of webbing straps used to secure items in
place on trucks or other vehicles. The straps range
in size up to 4” wide. The straps can be configured
with different hardware including ratchets, hooks
and other track fittings. The straps have a wide
range of strength capacities to meet multiple
applications. MIB utilizes programmable pattern
tacking sewing machines in the manufacture of these
straps. The programmable machines ensure that the
sewn patterns of the strap are very consistent and
of the highest quality ensuring that the strap will
maintain its strength during use. MIB also has the
capability to sew straps with large, heavy duty
thread for those higher strength applications. MIB
currently produces straps for the USPS and the
Department of Defense.
Cellulose
Sponge Manufacture
MIB has the
capability to cut cellulose sponge to the size and
shape that the customer requires. This sponge could
be used for industrial or retail sale and use. MIB
can also package the sponge in the type of packaging
that is required for the final use or sale point.
Mattress Manufacturing
MIB
has the full capabilities to manufacture innerspring
mattresses for institutional or dorm type of
applications. The mattresses can be manufactured
with a variety of padding and ticking. All
mattresses meet the current Government flammability
standards. Mattress sizes range from twin size to
full size.
Robotic Welding
Mississippi Industries for the Blind has the
capability to perform robotic welding. MIB utilizes
a Motoman welder capable of welding carbon steel
with two robots capable of MIG welding. The MIB
system also utilizes an automated turntable to
increase productivity and reduce production time.
MIB currently produces products for the USPS and the
U.S. Forestry Service using the robotic welding
technology.
Metal Stamping
Metal stamping is another capability at Mississippi
Industries for the Blind. MIB has a number of
stamping presses up to a size of 135 tons. MIB can
stamp various types of metals. Currently, MIB stamps
copper, brass, aluminum and carbon steel
Support Capabilities
To support
the metal stamping and robotic welding processes,
MIB has other capabilities for the manufacture of
metal parts. These would include rod bending,
drilling, riveting, assembly, soldering, and
cleaning.
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