LCI Brand, founded in 1936, is a diversified manufacturing, distribution, and retail company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The company operates as one of the nation's largest employers of Americans who are blind and visually impaired, functioning under the AbilityOne federal program. Its operations span six manufacturing facilities totaling over 750,000 square feet, two distribution centres, and more than 35 military base supply centres nationwide.
The company's manufacturing divisions cover a broad range of capabilities, including mattress assembly, medical kitting, paper conversion, plastics, sewing, custom stamps, and general assembly and packaging. LCI produces over 2,000 unique products across these divisions, supported by four e-commerce retail websites.
LCI's culture is built around providing inclusive employment opportunities, with a stated focus on enabling people who are blind and visually impaired to advance professionally. The company describes its approach as purpose-driven, emphasising upward mobility through hard work within its manufacturing, distribution, retail, and federal contracting operations.
