2025 Manufacturing Tour
Explore the Heart of Connecticut’s Manufacturing Industry!
From October 13-17, 2025, the CBIA Foundation’s 2025 Manufacturing Tour journeyed across Connecticut, visiting 20 of the state’s leading manufacturing organizations. This exclusive tour raises awareness about the vital role manufacturing plays in our economy and communities.
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This tour highlights the significance of the manufacturing industry in Connecticut, showcasing some of the state’s top manufacturing facilities and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sector’s contributions to economic development and job creation.
Where Did We Go?
Where didn’t we go? Our tour took us to over 20 stops across the state, connecting with manufacturers and key industry stakeholders along the way. Check out the full list below—it was a whirlwind!
Tour Schedule
| Location | Photos | Address |
| University of New Haven | University of New Haven Photos | 300 Boston Post Rd, New Haven |
| Nucor Steel | Nucor Steel Photos | 35 Toelles Rd, Wallingford |
| Microboard Processing, Inc. | Microboard Processing, Inc. Photos | 36 Cogwhell Ln, Seymour |
| Marion Manufacturing Company | Marion Manufacturing Company Photos | 1675 Reinhard Rd, Cheshire |
| Location | Photos | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Miyoshi America, Inc. | Miyoshi America, Inc. | 110 Louisa Viens Dr, Dayville |
| Impact Plastics | Impact Plastics | 5 Highland Dr, Putnam |
| QVCC Advanced Manufacturing Center | QVCC Advanced Manufacturing Center | 742 Upper Maple St, Danielson |
| Pursuit Aerospace | Pursuit Aerospace | 76 County Rd, Eastford |
| Location | Photos | Address |
|---|---|---|
| CT State Community College Asnuntuck | CT State Community College Asnuntuck Photos | Elm Street, Enfield |
| Aero Gear, Inc. | Aero Gear, Inc. Photos | 1050 Day Hill Road, Windsor |
| Ensign-Bickford | Ensign-Bickford Photos | 640 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury |
| HABCO Industries | HABCO Industries Photos | 172 Oak Street, Glastonbury |
| Location | Photos | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury High School | Danbury High School Photos | 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury |
| Curtis Packaging | Curtis Packaging Photos | 44 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook |
| OEM Controls, Inc. | OEM Controls, Inc. Photos | 10 Controls Dr, Shelton |
| PTA Plastics | PTA Plastics Photos | 148 Christian St, Oxford |
| Location | Photos | Address |
|---|---|---|
| PeterPaul Electronics | PeterPaul Electronics | 480 John Downey Dr, New Britain |
| Sheffield Pharmaceuticals | Sheffield Pharmaceuticals | 170 Broad St, New London |
| Whelen Engineering Company | Whelen Engineering Company | 51 Winthrop Rd, Chester |
| Vinal Technical High School | Vinal Technical High School | 60 Daniels St, Middletown |
Join the 2026
Manufacturing Tour!
Showcase your company’s innovation and contribute to Connecticut’s thriving manufacturing industry. Join other leaders in next year’s exclusive tour to share your story, network with industry stakeholders, and promote your brand. Complete the form below to express your interest in participating.
The 2025 Manufacturing Tour is made possible through the generous support of CONNSTEP, Walmart, Connecticut State Community College, Connecticut Office of Manufacturing, Chelsea Groton Bank, CBIZ, and J. Morrissey, with additional support from Niagara, David Alan Hospitality Group, and Severance Foods.
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