By Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
The total years of service the administrative staff at the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped (CCABH) has cumulatively performed is astonishing. Not many companies can boast about the number of staff and production employees who have worked there for over three decades, but CCABH can.
Established in 1927, CCABH is the proud manufacturer of CAB® Products. With over 350 years of service between a handful of the current administrative staff, CAB® Products is the definition of an experienced manufacturer of metal hooks and hangers.
CCABH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a dedicated mission for their community in Western Pennsylvania. CCABH employs persons with disabilities while manufacturing high-quality products for customers worldwide. CCABH offers a supportive environment which promotes vocational and employment training, independence, and community involvement through rehabilitative, recreation and low-vision services, and education for the prevention of blindness.
Dating back to 1977, CCABH first started manufacturing hooks and hangers for the mining industry. CAB® hooks and hangers quickly rose in popularity because of their durability, strength, and reliability. They were designed with the safety of miners in mind and were manufactured from only the highest-quality raw materials. Due to the increase in demand for its hooks and hangers, CCABH had to expand. As manufacturing increased, the staff had to grow as well.
CCABH’s loyal staff has always been passionate about the organization’s mission to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. As any employer knows, employees come and go, but at CCABH, employees often spend a lifetime, driven by a dedication to help individuals with disabilities and the ever-growing demand for CAB® Products.
Many current staff members have celebrated their 20th, 30th, 40th, and 50th anniversaries with CCABH. President/CEO Tara Bosserman, who recently celebrated her 30th anniversary, is joined by many other dedicated CCABH employees who have also celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2024.
CAB® continues to manufacture metal hooks and hangers for the mining industry with as much commitment as they did 47 years ago, even though CAB®’s products are sold into many other industries, including solar, electrical, utility, maritime, pipeline, and traffic communications. This enduring commitment to excellence has solidified CAB® Products as a trusted name in the mining industry. CCABH’s ability to adapt to changing markets while maintaining its core values is a testament to its leadership and dedicated workforce. Beyond the production floor, CCABH’s impact extends into the community, where its efforts support economic growth and provide employment opportunities for individuals of all abilities. CAB® Products not only represents high-quality manufacturing, but also stands as a beacon of inclusivity and innovation in Western Pennsylvania and beyond.
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