Wiscraft is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization and its mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for people who are blind or severely visually impaired is supported by income derived from our business units as well as donations. Donations come from individuals, corporations and foundations. One-hundred percent (100%) of the donations received are used to… Continue Reading Generosity Advances Wiscraft’s Mission
Despite the recent economic challenges, Wiscraft, Inc. has been able to grow as well as thrive because of the dedication of our employees, the respect of our customers and the generous spirit of our donors. Net sales revenue grew to $4,175,000 for fiscal year 09/10 vs. $2,814,000 in fiscal 07/08 being utilized as a base… Continue Reading Wiscraft on Solid Financial Footing!
In 2010, Wiscraft devoted more than 2,000 hours of training for nearly 70 employees, volunteers and supporters of the organization. Wiscraft developed and follows a Strategic Business Plan with a strong customer, financial, and employee focus. The majority of Wiscraft employees have cultivated a variety of skills allowing them to work on numerous customer orders… Continue Reading Workforce Development is Key at Wiscraft
The Communication Center is Wiscraft’s newest business unit, and the past year has brought great change as well as great opportunity! Through generous donations from several foundations Wiscraft was able to outfit its communication center with a state-of-the-art IWATSU phone system as well as an advanced data analytics package. This system gives us the technical… Continue Reading Beyond Manufacturing…
Wiscraft’s manufacturing processes are similar to those of our competitors, however we go the extra mile to ensure robust processes! Our engineering, training and supervisory personnel utilize their vast experience and knowledge to incorporate lean methodologies into each workstation. Because of our workforce’s special needs, work instructions, development and fabrication of fixtures and various other… Continue Reading ISO 9001:2008 Standards
More than 20,000 people in Wisconsin age 40 and older are blind. More than 80,000 people in Wisconsin have Diabetic Retinopathy, 41,000 have Glaucoma, 44,000 have Macular Degeneration and 450,000 have Cataracts (Prevent Blindness America). Without sustainable employment opportunities many of these individuals will be threatened with impoverishment. The cost of productivity loss related to… Continue Reading Spotlight on Vision Loss in Wisconsin
Customer & Employee Appreciation Night – Live @ the Lakefront Wiscraft has partnered with Rotary Club of Milwaukee to sponsor a concert event at the Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 5:30pm. The concert provides a fantastic way for us to give back to our employees, friends, customers and the… Continue Reading Upcoming Special Events!
Wiscraft administrative staff is guided by an active volunteer board of directors. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thomas E. Arenberg Retired executive of Accenture Chair, Board Development Committee Rob Buettner Rehabilitation Services Director, Badger Association of the Blind Shawn Duffy Controller, Phoenix Products Co., Inc. Finance Committee John Emanuel Attorney, Whyte, Hirschboeck, Dudek, S.C. Executive Board Member… Continue Reading Board of Directors