The Best Seat In The Industry Is On A WCMA Plant Tour
If you’ve never attended a WCMA plant tour, you’re missing one of the most valuable experiences membership has to offer.
There’s simply no substitute for walking through another manufacturer’s facility, seeing innovative processes in action, exchanging ideas with industry peers, and discovering practical solutions you can take back to your own operation. Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, enhance quality, solve production challenges, or expand your professional network, WCMA plant tours provide insights that can’t be gained from a presentation or webinar.
That was evident this past May during WCMA’s WoodTech Connect event in Green Bay, WI. More than 65 members and Tech Partners gathered to tour seven exceptional manufacturing facilities, each offering a unique look at best practices, equipment, workflow, automation, and quality systems. Just as valuable were the conversations that took place between tours—members sharing challenges, discussing solutions, and building relationships with others who understand the business.
One comment we hear after nearly every plant tour is, “I can’t wait to get back to my plant and try what I saw today.” Those real-world ideas and operational improvements are what make these events such a valuable investment of time.
If you haven’t experienced a WCMA plant tour, this fall is the perfect opportunity.
Our 2026 Autumn Spotlight Plant Tour offers a more intimate format, featuring one or two facilities in regions we don’t typically visit during WoodTech Connect. This year’s tour will feature Osborne Wood Products in Toccoa, GA. For more than 45 years, Osborne has been recognized as a leading manufacturer of high-quality wood components for furniture, cabinetry, and interior applications. Their commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and customer service makes this an outstanding opportunity to see a best-in-class operation up close.
Mark your calendar for October 19–20 and visit www.wcma.com for registration details and event updates.
Looking ahead, planning is already underway for the 2027 WoodTech Connect event, which will be held in Indiana next May. If you’ve been considering attending one of our signature events, now is the time. Every tour offers new ideas, new connections, and new opportunities to improve your business.
Join us and discover why so many members say the best seat in the industry is on a WCMA plant tour.
Working with WCMA Members
Whether you need a single component or a long-term manufacturing partner, WCMA member companies have the expertise, capacity, and craftsmanship to help you succeed.
Partnering with a WCMA member allows you to focus on your core business while leveraging specialized manufacturers who produce high-quality wood components every day. Outsourcing can reduce production costs, eliminate the need for additional equipment and labor, improve lead times, and provide access to decades of technical knowledge and manufacturing expertise. The result is a more efficient supply chain and a trusted partner committed to delivering consistent quality.
Finding the right supplier is simple. Visit the WCMA Source Guide at www.wcma.com/source_guide.html or call 651-332-6332. We’ll help connect you with qualified WCMA member companies that match your exact needs for hardwood, softwood, or engineered wood dimension and component products.
When you work with a WCMA member, you’re not just sourcing parts—you’re partnering with manufacturers who are committed to quality, innovation, and helping your business grow.
Promoting the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC)
As a founding contributor to the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC), WCMA is deeply committed to promoting American hardwoods and supporting our domestic hardwood manufacturers. The RAHC’s mission is simple but powerful: “With widespread support, the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) unites the collective efforts and resources of the industry to
advance American hardwoods as the Naturally Authentic™ choice.”
Thanks to WCMA’s financial backing, our members are encouraged to use the RAHC logo on qualifying products, helping to build consumer recognition of this premium brand. This partnership is an exciting opportunity for our members to differentiate their products and contribute to the growing recognition of American hardwoods as the sustainable, high-quality choice for consumers.
Let’s Talk About Membership!
I would love to discuss the many benefits of WCMA membership with you in more detail. Feel free to call me at 651-332-6332 or email me directly at amy@wcma.com. You can also visit our website, www.wcma.com, for more information on membership and upcoming events.
