Discover the Spotlight Plant Tour Experience
Get ready for an exclusive, behind the scenes look at two standout leaders in hardwood component manufacturing. WCMA is proud to present the 2026 Autumn Spotlight Plant Tour, featuring Osborne Wood Products located in the Lavonia/Toccoa, GA region. Attendees will see firsthand how these companies approach craftsmanship, innovation, and efficient production — from precision made wood components to advanced moulding and millwork operations.
The schedule is designed with convenience and connection in mind. There will be plenty of opportunities to network, and attendees can expect to see:
- High-speed moulders
- Double end tenoners
- CNC lathes
- Routing/Mortising stations
- Fingerjointing line
- CNS Milling Center
- CNC Corbel Cutting
- Mass Customization Process
Whether you’re a WCMA Member, Technology Partner, or non-member attendee, this event is your gateway to innovation, collaboration, and inspiration. We can’t wait to see you to Georgia!
Click below to view full event details:
Osborne Wood Products – Toccoa, GA
Osborne Wood Products is widely recognized for its craftsmanship, innovation, and deep expertise in high‑quality wood components. During the Spotlight Plant Tour, attendees will see how Osborne transforms raw materials into beautifully engineered parts used in furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, and interior design. Their Toccoa, GA facility blends modern manufacturing technology with the kind of hands‑on detail work that has defined the company for more than four decades. From precision turning and milling to custom design capabilities, Osborne’s operation offers a close‑up look at how a best‑in‑class component manufacturer maintains consistency, quality, and creativity at scale.
| (subject to change) | |
| Monday October 19 | |
| Registration Desk Open | 3:30 – 5:30 pm |
| Welcome Reception | 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
| Tuedsay October 20 | |
| Bus loading and departure | |
| Arrive and tour Osborne Wood Products – Toccoa (lunch will be served) | |
| Bus Arrives Hotel – Lavonia | 1:15 pm |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Lavonia
110 Owens Drive – Lavonia, GA 30553
706-356-2100
Use this link to book your room reservations:
WCMA Group Rate Reservation
- Room Block Rate: $144 per night
- Reservation Deadline: OCTOBER 9
- Please be sure to reserve your room before OCTOBER 9 to receive the special rate. Any reservation requests that come in after the cut-off date will be subject to hotel rate and availability.
Air
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – 105 miles from Lavonia (estimated 1 hour 45 min)
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) – 64 miles from Lavonia (estimated 1 hour)
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation information for the Atlanta airport can be found here: ATL Ground Transport
Parking
For those of you driving to the event, complimentary onsite parking is available to guests.
Plant Tour Transportation
The WCMA will charter bus transportation for all plant tours. Attendees may ride the bus or drive their own vehicle, whichever is preferred. Please indicate your intentions on the registration form.
WCMA Member Attendee and Tech Partner Attendees
Attendees must be from a WCMA Member or Tech Partner Company. Memberships dues must be paid through October 31 to be eligible. WCMA Members and Tech Partners must login to the member portal to access discounted member rates.
Non-Member / Industry Attendees
Companies that are eligible for membership in the WCMA are invited to participate in the event. Non-members who pay the non-member rate and then become a WCMA member within three months will be refunded the difference in the member/non-member rates and will have their pro-rated 2027 dues reduced by 20%. Please contact the WCMA office for more information.
Young Professional – One complimentary pass per member company.
WCMA wants to encourage engagement with young professionals in our industry, in particular with our programs and activities. We are offering one complimentary registration to WoodTech Connect to each member company for individuals that are the future leaders of the Dimension and Component Industry, and who have not attended this event in the past. We encourage you to identify one individual within your organization that would benefit from this event and expose them to the benefits of belonging to the WCMA.
Complimentary/Press
For members of the Press who will be covering the event, or other individuals who have been given authorization for complimentary registration. Please contact the WCMA office for the online code needed to receive this discount at the time of registration.
Sponsorships – Enhance your Autumn Spotlight experience!
Enhance your Autumn Spotlight experience this year by becoming a sponsor and seizing the opportunity to shine! With headline status at event functions, you’ll have prime visibility and a platform to showcase and distribute your product information to attendees. Your brand will be prominently recognized on the event website, in the mobile app, and through signage at various event functions and activities. Join us in making the Autumn Spotlight Plant Tour an unforgettable success and elevate your presence in the industry! To learn more, contact us at 651-332-6332 or email wcma@wcma.com
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Name Badge Lanyards
- Event Transportation
- Welcome Reception
- Mobile Event App
- Registration Desk Giveaway
Registration ends October 9.
Discounted hotel room rates end Oct 2