Cincinnati Design & Fabrication Company Partners with Paisley’s Pals to Support Global Education
Cincinnati, OH – Solo Products, a leading CNC fabrication and reusable packaging company based in Cincinnati, has joined forces with Paisley’s Pals, a non-profit dedicated to providing learning tools to underprivileged children around the world. This collaboration focuses on designing and fabricating durable, weather-resistant school desks, starting with the creation of the innovative Shine Desk.
How a 9-Year-Old Sparked a Global Mission
The partnership was inspired by Paisley, a 9-year-old girl with a passion for helping children gain access to education. Her efforts to raise money for schools in Africa, featured on Fox News, captured the attention of Solo Products’ CEO. Moved by her story, the CEO reached out to Paisley’s family and offered the company’s design and fabrication expertise to support her mission.
Creating the Shine Desk: Built to Last
Together, Solo Products and Paisley’s Pals developed a custom HDPE plastic version of the Shine Desk, built to endure the harsh outdoor conditions in parts of Africa. “We designed a custom CNC cutting program to produce these desks from HDPE plastic,” explained Ken Sims, Production Manager at Solo Products. “They’re tough enough to withstand rain and extreme weather, which is exactly what these students need.”
Desk + Education Kit = The SHINE Box
The Shine Desk is part of the SHINE Box, an all-in-one education kit created by Paisley’s Pals. The SHINE Box includes essential school supplies and teaching tools to help students learn in a safe, consistent environment, no matter where they live. The desk itself plays a central role in helping students study more effectively.
Making a Real Impact, One Desk at a Time
Solo Products is proud to play a hands-on role in supporting access to education across the globe. “This project means so much to our team,” said Sims. “Knowing that something we built will help students learn better, it’s incredibly rewarding.”
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Want to Help?
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Learn more about the SHINE Box: https://paisleyspals.org/shine_solutions/
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Donate or get involved with Paisley’s Pals: https://paisleyspals.org
Together, Solo Products and Paisley’s Pals are proving that small ideas—especially those from young minds, can lead to big, life-changing solutions for students around the world.
