Explore the Heart of the Industry at the 2025 RTA Members-Only Field Trip in College Station, TX!

Join us June 9-12 in College Station, Texas, for the 2025 RTA Members-Only Field Trip, a premier opportunity for networking, education, and industry insights. This exclusive event offers RTA members a behind-the-scenes look at key forestry, sawmill, and railway tie manufacturing operations while connecting with industry peers in an engaging and informative setting. View the full agenda HERE. Register HERE!

What to Expect
> Location: The George Hotel, College Station, TX
> Registration Fee: $470.00 (includes credit card convenience fee, plant tours and visits, lunches, and bus transportation in and around the College Station area; fee does not include hotel reservations, which must be made separately using this LINK)
> Welcome Reception (June 9): Kick off the trip with drinks and light fare.
> Industry Tours & Site Visits (June 10-11): Explore some of the region’s top forestry and manufacturing sites, including:

Texas Forestry Museum with a special presentation by the Texas Forestry Association
M&H Crates Sawmill (full PPE required)
Texas Mats Sawmill (full PPE required)
Koppers Inc. Somerville Plant (full PPE required)
Loram Technologies Inc.
And More!

> Networking & Social Activities: Enjoy bus refreshments provided by Stella-Jones Corp., a scenic lunch at the Nails Pavilion at Lake Somerville State Park, and the Cut Axe Throwing Competition & Closing Reception.

Why Attend?
> Exclusive Industry Access: Tour top manufacturing and forestry facilities.
> Expand Your Network: Engage with industry leaders and peers.
> Educational Insights: Gain firsthand knowledge from experts in their fields.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!
This event is made possible by our generous sponsors, including:

American Wood Technology, (877) 785-0274
BREWCO, (800) 237-6880
Missouri Tie LLC, (573) 689-2040
Natural Wood Solutions, (662) 312-2400
Nisus Corporation, (800) 264-0870
North American Tie & Timber, (573) 264-9913
Progress Rail, (800) 476-8769
Stella-Jones Corp., (514) 934-8666
Taylor, (662) 773-3421
Viance LLC, (704) 522-0825
Wheeler Lumber, (605) 269-2215

To sponsor the Field Trip or any other RTA event, please contact RTA Executive Director Dr. Nate Irby at [email protected] or (601) 218-6004.

Space is Limited to 40 Registrants Only—Reserve Your Spot Today!

For hotel reservations at The George, use THIS LINK or call (844) 599-3871 and ask for the RTA room block.
Learn how to get to College Station HERE.

We look forward to welcoming you to College Station for an unforgettable field trip open ONLY to RTA members!