The Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc (AVRE) is a non-profit organization located in Binghamton, NY. The shining star of our Business Division is the copy paper manufacturing department powered by a state-of-the-art Pemco Digicut Sheeter. This equipment has been customized for low-vision machine operators with adaptive technology including screen magnification, high-contrast displays, voice-enhanced notifications, and specialized lighting – enabling 100% of the work to be performed by individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

In April 2025, AVRE completed the first phase of a $2.4 million expansion to increase production capacity and efficiency, including a new roll stand, a trolley system, and ongoing upgrades to warehousing and distribution. The expansion reinforces our role as a competitive manufacturer and leader in empowering individuals with vision loss.

AVRE just celebrated our 100th anniversary of creating opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment and vision rehabilitation services. We are a member of New York’s Preferred Source Program in partnership with New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (“NYSID”) and NIBNY. We are a social enterprise that marries full-scale manufacturing operations with robust vision rehabilitation services for individuals of all ages in nine counties in NYS.

Our copy paper is manufactured using state-of-the-art equipment that empowers blind & low vision employees to contribute their skills in meaningful, rewarding careers while delivering consistently high-quality products.

AVRE’s copy paper reflects innovation and manufacturing excellence that provides meaningful employment for New Yorkers with disabilities. How’s that for COOL!

Dri Mark’s classic counterfeit detection pen tests for counterfeit bills by quickly authenticating genuine banknote paper.

Simple to use: Make a small mark on US currency. A clear/amber mark indicates US currency paper. A dark mark means the bill is probably counterfeit. Since currency paper stock is not available to the public, Dri Mark’s special ink authenticates the paper’s stock by color.

Manufactured in Dri Mark's Bethpage, New York facility on Long Island, this bill checker has been the standard in counterfeit detection for over 30 years. In 1991, Dri Mark purchased the patent for the first Counterfeit Detector Pen. This product quickly became the most popular counterfeit detection product in history and was the first of many patented innovative detection and security products which Dri Mark has brought to market.

Finger Lakes Textiles proudly manufactures Arctic Gear, a high-quality line of hats made right here in New York. What makes Arctic Gear truly special is that every hat is created from start to finish by an inclusive workforce that includes people with disabilities, veterans, and dedicated employees working side by side in our Waterloo facility.

From knitting and sewing to inspection and finishing, each Arctic Gear hat is handcrafted with pride and attention to detail. Available in styles and sizes ranging from newborn to adult, Arctic Gear also offers custom products for businesses, organizations, and events.

Every purchase does more than provide warmth; it creates meaningful employment opportunities and supports economic growth in a rural New York community. Arctic Gear demonstrates that quality manufacturing and inclusion go hand in hand.

More than just a hat, Arctic Gear represents opportunity, craftsmanship, and community. By voting for Arctic Gear/Finger Lakes Textiles, you're supporting a truly New York-made product that showcases the talent of an inclusive workforce and proves that some of the coolest things made in New York are also making a difference.

Imagine two spacecraft moving more than 14,000 miles per hour, each drifting up, down, and side to side; now picture them trying to connect perfectly and safely in space. Moog’s Linear Actuator System (LAS), manufactured in New York, is a major sub-system at the heart of NASA's Docking System (NDS). As an essential part of the Soft Capture System (SCS), the LAS enables the SCS to perform its job, making those seemingly impossible dockings possible.

The system uses six precision-engineered actuators, working together like a high-tech handshake. When the first actuator gently touches the International Space Station, the LAS triggers the others to move and adjust, helping the SCS guide the spacecraft into perfect alignment for a secure connection. That is remarkable, considering the spacecraft are not only moving forward; they're also floating, twisting, and shifting in every direction (what engineers call “six degrees of freedom”). The LAS works in tandem with the SCS to correct all these movements, ensuring everything comes together smoothly.

The true magic of the Soft Capture System lies in its ability to tame the chaos of motion and force. But none of that is possible without the LAS providing precise, multi-axis electromechanical control.

This New York-made innovation transforms a risky, high-speed rendezvous into a reliable connection. Vote for Moog’s Linear Actuator System, the coolest thing made in New York!

From New York to the edge of space, precision meets purpose in one remarkable piece of craftsmanship.

The Guardians of the High Frontier—members of the United States Space Force—wear a New York-made cravat as part of their formal dress uniform. More than an accessory, this cravat represents excellence, innovation, and the future of national defense.

Each Space Force Cravat is manufactured in Albany by the Northeastern Association of the Blind (NABA) under a U.S. government contract. Produced by an integrated workforce of employees who are blind and sighted, every piece reflects meticulous attention to detail and unwavering quality.

What truly sets this cravat apart is how it is made. NABA has transformed traditional manufacturing by adapting sewing and packaging equipment with tactile guides and programmable technology. These innovations enable employees who are blind to produce each cravat with exceptional precision and consistency—meeting the rigorous standards of the U.S. military while redefining what inclusive manufacturing can achieve.

This is more than a uniform item. It is a symbol of opportunity, ingenuity, and American craftsmanship at its best.

Made in New York, worn in space service, and powered by integration—the Space Force Cravat proves that one of the coolest things made in New York is helping outfit those who protect us beyond our world.

Perry’s Indulgent Ice Cream delivers rich, creamy flavor you can count on—crafted the slow-cooked way and offered in a wide variety of real ice cream flavors to match every craving. From timeless classics to new favorites, Perry’s turns everyday moments into satisfying indulgences, making it the trusted ice cream to bring joy, comfort, and flavor to the table again and again.

Perry’s Ice Cream was founded in 1918 when H. Morton Perry purchased a milk route in Akron, NY, operating as a home delivery and wholesale dairy business until 1932 when the local school asked Morton if he could supply ice cream. Using a family recipe for ice cream given to him by his mother, Morton began mixing small batches of ice cream on the kitchen stove with his son, Marlo, with his tried and true motto: “Make sure you put in enough of the good stuff.” Today, Morton’s “good stuff” philosophy is still rooted in everything we do — from how we craft our ice cream to the way we do business.

KUSTOMFLO™ HDPE pipe is manufactured using world-renowned KRAH technology and an adaptive production process that optimizes each pipe profile to meet the specific requirements of your project. With more than 100 available profile configurations, KUSTOMFLO delivers exceptional flexibility, strength, and long-term performance for a wide range of infrastructure applications.

Available profile options include smooth interior and exterior walls, corrugated exteriors, double- and triple-wall configurations, variable wall thicknesses, solid-wall designs, and customizable core tube diameters. Profiles can also be adjusted every 8 inches (200 mm) to meet unique project demands.

Features & Benefits

Over 100 customizable profile options tailored to project requirements

Custom wall thicknesses and profile designs for optimized performance

Adaptable structures engineered for specific internal pressures and external loads

Meets current industry standards, including ASTM F894, for gravity and pressure applications

Internal diameters ranging from 24" to 136", with additional sizes available upon request

Advanced joining technologies, including gasket bell and electrofusion systems

Design life exceeding 100 years

Standard 20-foot lengths reduce joints, installation time, and leakage risks

Lightweight HDPE construction is approximately 30 times lighter than comparable concrete pipe

Supports the fabrication of custom manholes, fittings, and accessories

The KUSTOM Advantage

By combining proven KRAH manufacturing technology with extensive customization capabilities, KUSTOMFLO provides engineers, contractors, and municipalities with a durable, efficient, and cost-effective HDPE pipe solution designed to serve communities for generations.

Townsend Leather manufactures the world's finest and coolest leather for seats and feets, and our Prism Iridescent Cowhide brings luxury and beauty to a whole new level of cool. Even cooler than the coolest pair of sunglasses, Prism Cowhide has subtle iridescent tones that captivate your eyes.   

Townsend's leather is the most loved, beautiful, and sustainable textile, and it's never been shown in this way before.   Townsend’s color experts crafted this leather with a proprietary coloring technique, making it one-of-a-kind and highly sought after. Our leather is hand-crafted by specialized craftspeople in Johnstown NY, but is used in and loved by, the coolest of VVIPs and most luxurious of spaces all over the world.   

Real humans doing a real craft, at the top of their game… vintage and modern, connecting NY’s rich history of leather making to today… the team of people who are Townsend Leather, truly are the definition of cool.   

Sustainable, crafted by real artisans, luxurious, durable, and a cool beauty that is unmatched, Prism Iridescent Cowhide is ageless, elegant, truly memorable, and simply the coolest leather you have ever seen.