Our co-operative was established in 1953 as a workshop for the blind. In 1977 restrictions on expansion were lifted and two more branches were established in addition to the one in Prague. Currently we employ 280 persons with disabilities in three protected plants. These are located in Ústí
nad Labem, Děčín and Mstišov u Teplic.
Our co-operative offers a selection of its own products, as well as a flexible ability to produce simple fabrication in either metal or electrical work.
The co-operative grounds are also home to 60 people, most of them employees of the co-operative.
The manufacturing co-operative in collaboration with the Department of Employment in Usti nad Labem also provides skills training in computer basics and computer applications.
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Activities of the co-operative include:
- free rendition of social services for co-operative members with disabilities
- manufacturing of wood products (except Cabinet making, carpentry, furniture and toys)
- wholesale
- retail, in addition to the workshop proper
- publishing activity
- housing and accommodation services
- data and web services
- real estate services
- domestic freight operated without weight restriction
- professional courses, schooling and other educational programs including instructional services
Remunerated work:
- manufacture, installation and repair of machinery
- manufacture of brush and fabric products, umbrellas, etc.
- manufacture of sawmill and wood impregnation
- metalwork
