2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Tour

Get a front row seat to Connecticut manufacturing!

Join the CBIA Foundation’s 2026 Manufacturing Tour for a single day or join us the whole week for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of Connecticut’s leading manufacturers.

Meet industry leaders, tour innovative facilities, and discover how manufacturing drives economic growth, innovation, and job creation across the state.

Select the day or days that work best for you and be part of this one-of-a-kind industry experience.

Schedule

Monday | October 12 

• AVNA (New Britain)
• ebm-papst (Farmington)
• TRUMPF (Farmington)
• CT State Tunxis Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (Farmington)

Tuesday | October 13 

• Derby High School
• LEX Innovations (Shelton)
• QTL Lighting (Milford)
• Modern Plastics (Shelton)

Wednesday | October 14 

• Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub (New Haven)
• Medtronic (North Haven)
• Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals (Wallingford)
• BYK USA Inc. (Wallingford)

Thursday | October 15 

• Click Bond (Watertown)
• Commercial Sewing (Torrington)
• Oliver Wolcott Technical High School (Torrington)
• WITTMANN USA (Torrington)

Friday | October 16 

• Chapco (Deep River)
• Westbrook High School
• Birk Manufacturing (East Lyme)
• Sound Manufacturing (Old Saybrook)