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2026

Utica City Limits Visits Human Technologies: Inside Our Mission, Our People, and Our Impact

We recently welcomed the City of Utica to Human Technologies as part of their Utica City Limits series, which highlights manufacturers and businesses across the region. The visit included a full facility tour and conversations about our mis…

2025

HT Celebrates 2025 Annual Awards

At Human Technologies, our work begins and ends with our employees. They are the reason we exist, the reason our mission continues to grow, and the reason our organization is what it is today.

2019

Kevin Seward – 2019 Joslin Outstanding Performer

Kevin Seward – Joslin Outstanding Performance Award from Human Technologies on Vimeo.

2015

Human Technologies Aces ISO 9001:2015 Recertification Audit

Human Technologies is proud to announce the successful completion of our ISO 9001:2015 recertification audit, marking our fourth consecutive recertification with zero findings. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to operational e…

2015

Human Technologies Certified to ISO9001:2015

In March 2017, Human Technologies successfully passed their ISO9001:2015 certification audit and became one of the first companies in New York State to become certified to the current ISO revision. The certification covers Warehousing & Dis…

35 Years of Service and a $1,000 donation

At Human Technologies’ Annual Employee Recognition Party, Michael Carchedi was honored for 35 years of continuous employment with the company. In recognition of his years of service, Michael was provided the opportunity to donate $1,000 to …

Champions of Inclusion: How Football Unites Human Technologies, Utica University, and the Mohawk Valley Challengers

When community, purpose, and teamwork come together, incredible things happen.

Congressman Mannion Visits Human Technologies to Learn More About Our Mission and Impact

Human Technologies was honored to welcome Congressman John Mannion, U.S. Representative for New York’s 22nd District, to our Utica headquarters. The visit was coordinated in partnership with SourceAmerica as part of our shared effort to adv…

CONGRESSWOMAN TENNEY, CHAMPIONS HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES

Employees at Human Technologies and members of the company’s Inspirational Storytellers group attended the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting with newly elected Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, where they had the opportunity to meet …

Forest Safety Products selects Human Technologies to Manufacture Case for Chainsaw Trauma Kits.

In December 2016, Human Technologies completed production for its first order of cases for a new line of Chainsaw Trauma Kits offered by Forest Safety Products. The case is part of a compact, lightweight kit that carries essential supplies …

HT hosts Congresswoman Tenney to showcase AbilityOne socio-economic impact

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HTC Appoints, Director of Quality

Human Technologies Corporation (HTC) has announced the appointment of Gary Kline as Director of Quality. HTC is a $20M company that has 538 employees of which 382 have significant disabilities. Mr. Kline will be responsible for leading the …

HTC Appoints, Facilities Manager

Human Technologies Corporation (HTC) recently appointed Lance Bennett as Facilities Manager. HTC is a $20M company that has 538 employees of which 382 have significant disabilities. As Facilities Manager, Mr. Bennett will be the expert of a…

HTC Attends the White House Forum on Business Innovation

Rick Sebastian had the great honor and privilege of attending The White House Forum on Business Innovation Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Washington, D.C. in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, adjacent to the West Wing. HTC is a mem…

HTC Partners with the Ability One Program to Create a Quality Work Environment (QWE)

What is QWE? The purpose of the Quality Work Environment (QWE) initiative is to implement new practices and enhance existing practices to improve the quality of work environments to enable people who are blind or have other significant disa…

HTC Takes Part in Nish’s Grassroots Advocacy Conference in Washington DC

This annual event gives staff members and employees of Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) agencies like Human Technologies Corporation a chance to meet with Members of Congress from within their local districts. Urging them to support l…

Human Technologies Announced Board Appointments

Human Technologies announced the appointment of one new member and four officers to the Board of Directors. Anne Bonsted, a retired special education teacher, is joining the Board. The officers are Chairman Scott McCartney of Ascent Wealth …

Human Technologies Announces Appointment of President/CEO

The Human Technologies Board of Directors announces the appointment of Tim Giarrusso as President/CEO.

Human Technologies Attends SHOT Show

As part of their commitment as a supplier to the U.S. Department of State’s Anti-Terrorist and Diplomatic Security programs, members of the Human Technologies Operations and Procurement department attended the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outd…

Human Technologies Celebrates its 60th Anniversary!

On July 2nd, 1954, Human Technologies (then Mohawk Valley Workshop) was incorporated by the mayor of Utica and a group of business men concerned with wanting to provide employment and rehabilitation opportunities to Korean War veterans and …

Human Technologies Corporation Announces $20M Federal Contract Award

The USDA Forest Service has awarded Human Technologies Corporation (HTC) a $20,000,000 prime contract to provide program management including personalized uniforms and apparel to more than 18,000 federal employees in 175 national forests an…

Human Technologies Corporation Awarded $2.6 Million Contract for Helmet Covers

Human Technologies Corporation has been awarded a $2.6 million contract to manufacture chemical helmet covers for the U.S. military, the organization announced. Human Technologies Corporation is currently recruiting workers for six new sewi…

Human Technologies creates a clean and safe environment at the Great New York State Fair!

Human Technologies’ Environmental Services division provided trash removal and grounds maintenance services to the Great New York State Fair for the seventh consecutive year, once again earning high marks for keeping the fairgrounds clean a…

Human Technologies featured in the latest USPS Holiday commercial!

Human Technologies manufactures Postal ID Markers for the USPS through a commercial contract that we have held for over 20 years. Seven employees run the machines to produce each 8,000 piece order.

Human Technologies makes donation to Rome Rescue Mission’s, Mobile Mission Initiative

At the Rome Chamber Business After Hours on April 7, one of our long time employees Richard Lasher presented a check on behalf of Human Technologies to the Rome Rescue Mission for their Mobile Mission. Human Technologies is honored to contr…

Human Technologies Promotes Dan Kupiec to Vice President of Products

Human Technologies is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Kupiec to Vice President of Products, effective August 1, 2025. This leadership transition is part of a broader restructuring as Gary Kline, Vice President of Operations, prepar…

Human Technologies Ranked One of the Best Places to Work in Central New York

Human Technologies has been recognized as one of Central New York’s Best Places to Work by the Central New York Business Journal, and in our very first year entering, we placed second in the 101+ employee category, topping last year’s first…

Human Technologies recognizes two employees for 35 years of service

At Human Technologies’ Annual Recognition and Awards Holiday Luncheon Anne Campbell and Ann Marie Catrombone were honored for their 35 years of continuous employment with the company. Each were provided with $1,000 to donate to a charity of…

Human Technologies’ USDA-Forest Service uniform program featured in Workplace Magazine

AbilityOne nonprofit agency, Human Technologies of Utica, New York, supplies field, dress, law enforcement and volunteer uniforms to 18,000 U.S. Forest Service workers each year.

Inspirational Storytellers

The Inspirational Storytellers is a grassroots effort that encourages exceptional Human Technologies employees to share stories of their past, their struggles and their journeys with community groups, government leaders, and other businesse…

Linda Forth receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Human Technologies VP of Human Resources, Linda Forth, was awarded the Lynda Ford Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mohawk Valley Society for Human Resource Management (MVSHRM).

Human Technologies Helps Fund Research at Masonic Medical Research Institute

In support of their mission to create employment for people with disabilities, Human Technologies recently donated $5,000 to the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) to support objectives to determine the genetic, environmental, and so…

Redefining Disability Through Employment

In this powerful interview, Human Technologies President & CEO Carl Reistrom joins Vice President of HR, Lisa Green, and HR Manager, Steve Hartz to unpack what “disability” really means and how employment can empower. The discussion covers …

Team HT – Heart Run & Walk

On March 4 Human Technologies’ America’s Greatest Heart Walk and Run team joined thousands of our community members in raising more than $1 million dollars to fight our region’s, and our nation’s, leading health threats: heart disease and s…

The Power of Purpose Behind Every Uniform

At Human Technologies, work is more than a paycheck—it is a path to pride, independence, and community. That message was at the heart of our recent interview on Talk of the Town Utica, where we shared how our Screen Print and Embroidery ser…

Trevor Pumilio recognized for his excellence!

Each year, NYSID sponsors the Joslin Awards Program, which celebrates exceptional job performance and personal growth by individuals with disabilities employed on New York State Preferred Source contracts.

Where Understanding Unlocks Potential

At Human Technologies, every story is a reminder of how meaningful work changes lives. Our latest Mission Moment features Rachel Morgan, a custodian at our Avoca, Pennsylvania facility, where she works as part of our Facilities Management S…

Work Done Well: Herb Ballou’s Impact Extends Beyond the Job

At Human Technologies, we believe that work done well makes everything possible. That’s why we honor employees each year who go above and beyond—not just in what they do, but in the way they do it. The Work Done Well Award recognizes team m…

What work means to Richard