Horizon Industries

Horizon Industries is a division of East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind. It makes and sells disposable wiping towels, shop towels and paracord. The site says it is one of the largest converters of industrial wiping towels and paracord for the United States government.

The site lists light, medium and heavy duty wiper lines. These include Tech Wipes, Total Wipes, Tuff Wipes, Scrub Wipes and Industrial Wipes. It also lists Jumbo Rolls and Hex Buster products. The paracord range includes commercial tactical 550 paracord, Mil-Spec paracord and sash cord.

The site says the wipers handle tasks from general cleaning and shop maintenance to heavy oil and grease cleanup. It also says they can be used for aircraft canopy cleaning. The paracord is built to Mil-C-5040 specifications and used in military applications.

The 3-ply tech wipes are described as low-lint, low-abrasion tissue wipes. The site says they are made for cleaning glass, screens, lenses and electronic equipment.

The company's mission is to empower the blind through rehabilitation, education, training and employment. Horizon works through the AbilityOne program. The site describes AbilityOne as a federal initiative that gives jobs to blind people through government business.

Ground shipping is included on orders delivered in the continental United States. Shipping charges apply to Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. The site says orders ship the next business day at the latest. Questions are answered within 24 business hours.

The company accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. Orders can be placed by phone at (903) 595-3444, option 1, from 7 am to 4 pm Central time. The site has a contact page and a list of frequently asked questions.