As Vice President of WCMA and CEO at Osborne Wood Products in Toccoa, GA, I’ve attended countless industry events over the years. Yet, the WoodTech Connect 2025 Plant Tour & Networking event, taking place May 20-22 in Williamsport, PA, offers a unique experience that sets itself apart from the typical conference or expo.

What makes WoodTech Connect 2025 stand out is its “boots-on-the-ground” approach to networking and learning. Instead of gathering in a hotel ballroom or convention center, attendees are given the rare opportunity to step inside manufacturing facilities and witness operations firsthand. From observing production lines and innovative machinery to understanding floor layouts and workforce management practices, this immersive experience allows participants to see theory translated into action.

The event isn’t just about tours — it’s about gaining insights that spark fresh ideas and open minds to alternative manufacturing processes and cutting-edge technology applications. It’s a chance to learn from peers, ask questions in real-time, and see the solutions implemented by others in the industry.

Networking at WoodTech Connect 2025 also takes a refreshingly different form. Some of the most valuable connections are made informally—whether on the bus rides between plant tours or during evening gatherings where stories, ideas, and laughs are exchanged in a relaxed setting.
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For me, this event represents the perfect blend of learning and relationship-building, offering an authentic experience that truly benefits WCMA members. I invite all those in the industry to join us at WoodTech Connect 2025 and discover firsthand why this unique format has become a must-attend event.

​Auburn, Maine — Thomas F. Moser, woodworker, author, and entrepreneur, died at his home on the coast of Maine on March 5, 2025.  Tom and his wife Mary founded Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers in 1972 with a mission of making quality furniture that would, in his own words, “endure, add beauty, grace, and value to the lives of those who use it.”  The business grew through his skill and deep commitment to customers and employees.  Today, the company employs over 60 craftspeople and has built chairs for American presidents and cherished furniture family heirlooms for thousands of dedicated customers across the globe.

Tom Moser insisted on acknowledging the contributions of everyone who helped build the company, saying, “My debt is to the craftsmen and women who make our furniture. They are Thos. Moser – not me, them.”
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“That my father truly believed and lived those words set us up for continued success,” says Aaron Moser. “We will continue to build on his design sensibility, artistry, faith in our craftspeople, and gratitude for customers who appreciate handmade, sustainably built furniture for everyday living.”

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