Join Us For National Manufacturing Week
Monday, September 29 - Friday, October 3, 2025
Powered by the Irving–Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and the Irving Economic Development Partnership, Manufacturing Week puts a spotlight on what’s made right here at home in Irving-Las Colinas and brings elected officials, city leaders, and business partners onto the factory floor and into manufacturers’ headquarters. These firsthand insights guide policy and workforce efforts, surface talent/site/infrastructure needs, and create the connections that translate into jobs and investment.
Register today for a behind-the-scenes tour of industry leaders including Smurfit Westrock, Pinpoint Merchandising, Owens Corning, Körber, and Seksun. You will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge facilities, engage directly with company leadership, and gain valuable insights into the innovation that drives our local economy.
Please review the complete Manufacturing Week agenda below before registering. Each tour has limited space and specific requirements, so be sure to check all details including photography restrictions, accessibility considerations, and required attire/PPE for your selected sessions. All registered participants should monitor their email for any updates prior to their selected tour dates.
Company Tour Registration
Please select all tours you would like to attend and check your email for details prior to the event. Please review all tour details below before making your selection. For questions or special accommodations, please contact Kelly Willson at Kwilson@irvingchamber.com or (214) 217-8484.
Manufacturing Week Agenda
DAY 1(Morning)
Monday, September 29
Smurfit Westrock
9:00 – 9:30 A.M. | Welcome & Safety Briefing
9:30 – 10:30 A.M. | Facility Tour
10:30 – 11:00 A.M. | Q&A with Company Leadership & Group Photo
Tour Details
125 E John W Carpenter Fwy Suite 1500, Irving, TX 75062
Photography/recording Restricted:
No Restrictions
Accessibility or mobility considerations:
None
Required Attire:
None
Company Spotlight
Head Offices for Smurfit Kappa North America & Smurfit Westrock Experience Centre – The Americas
Irving–Las Colinas, Texas
Smurfit Westrock is a global powerhouse in sustainable paper and packaging, operating across 40 countries with a network of 500+ packaging converting facilities and 59 paper mills.
From corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box® solutions and point-of-sale displays, Smurfit Westrock delivers an unmatched portfolio that advances sustainability and drives consumer engagement.
In Irving–Las Colinas, the Head Offices for Smurfit Kappa North America and the Smurfit Westrock Experience Centre – The Americas showcase packaging innovation, sustainability leadership, and customer solutions on a global scale.
DAY 1 (Afternoon)
Monday, September 29
Pinpoint Merchandising
1:30 – 2:00 P.M. | Welcome & Safety Briefing
2:00 – 3:00 P.M. | Facility Tour
3:00 – 3:30 P.M. | Q&A with Company Leadership & Group Photo
Tour Details
1451 Greenway Drive, Irving TX 75038
Photography/recording Restricted:
No Restrictions
Accessibility or mobility considerations:
None
Required Attire:
None
Company Spotlight
Pinpoint Merchandising Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Pinpoint Merchandising is a leading partner for custom-branded apparel and accessories, providing end-to-end expertise in design, manufacturing, and distribution. The company manages the entire merchandising lifecycle, ensuring creativity, quality, and seamless execution.
Renowned for bold design and precision craftsmanship, Pinpoint has built collections for brands like Black Rifle Coffee Company, CrossFit, Peloton, and Equinox, creating merchandise that inspires and strengthens customer loyalty.
In Irving, Pinpoint’s headquarters and production operations serve as the hub for design, customization, and distribution, supporting clients nationwide and globally.
DAY 2
Tuesday, September 30
Owens Corning
9:00 – 9:30 A.M. | Welcome & Safety Briefing
9:30 – 10:30 A.M. | Facility Tour
10:30 – 11:00 A.M. | Q&A with Company Leadership & Group Photo
Tour Details
502 Mavis Street (Customer Experience Center), Irving, TX
Photography/recording Restricted:
Requires permission and Site Leader approval
Accessibility or mobility considerations:
Our facility has stairs to the plant but we have golf carts for anyone needing to tour in that fashion.
Required Attire:
Long Sleeves, long pants, closed toed shoes and no open back shoes. We will provide the required PPE: Hear protection, bump caps, safety glasses, vests and gloves.
Company Spotlight
Owens Corning
Irving, Texas
Recognized with the 2025 Women’s Choice Award as America’s Most Recommended Roofing Products, Owens Corning is a global leader in building materials and composite solutions, with market leadership in insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites.
From residential and commercial insulation to roofing systems, doors, lumber, and composites, Owens Corning delivers products that improve efficiency, durability, and sustainability worldwide.
In Irving, Owens Corning operates roofing and distribution facilities that support customers across North Texas, serving builders, contractors, and homeowners throughout the region.
DAY 3
Wednesday, October 1
Smiths Interconnect
1:30 – 2:00 P.M. | Welcome & Safety Briefing
2:00 – 3:00 P.M. | Facility Tour
3:00 – 3:30 P.M. | Q&A with Company Leadership & Group Photo
Tour Details
2010 Westridge Dr., Irving, TX 75038
Photography/recording Restricted:
No Photography or Video unless approved by Site Leader
Accessibility or mobility considerations:
PPE safety glasses (provided)
Required Attire:
Closed-toe shoes are required. The safety coordinator will review a few items with everyone prior to our walk thru.
Company Spotlight
Smiths Interconnect
Irving, Texas
Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of high reliability connectivity products and solutions serving segments of aerospace and defence, medical, semiconductor test, and industrial markets. It designs and manufactures technically differentiated electronic components, microwave, optical and radio frequency products and sub-systems that connect, protect and control critical applications.
Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group plc and has 21 Sales, R&D and Manufacturing locations in 12 countries, including Canada, US (Florida, Texas, Kansas, and Maryland), Mexico, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Tunisia, India, China, and Singapore.
DAY 5
Friday, October 3
Seksun
9:00 – 9:30 A.M. | Welcome & Safety Briefing
9:30 – 10:30 A.M. | Facility Tour
10:30 – 11:00 A.M. | Q&A with Company Leadership & Group Photo
Tour Details
5375 FAA Blvd., Suite 100, Irving, TX 75061
Photography/recording Restricted:
Requires permission and Site Leader approval
Accessibility or mobility considerations:
PPE safety glasses
Required Attire:
Close-toed shoes, and women should refrain from wearing heels or platforms.
Company Spotlight
Seksun Texas Inc.
Irving, Texas
Seksun Texas is a key manufacturer of high-precision components for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, supplying critical parts that power the next generation of mobility. As part of a global company serving the automotive, medical device, and consumer electronics industries, Seksun brings advanced engineering and manufacturing expertise to every product line.
The Irving facility is dedicated to producing high-technology components for EV applications, reinforcing Seksun’s role in driving innovation and supporting the rapid growth of clean transportation in North America.
About Manufacturing Day
From mfgday.com: Celebrated annually on the first Friday in October, with events continuing throughout the month and beyond, MFG Day—Manufacturing Day—is a national grassroots movement that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers. Thousands of companies and educational institutions nationwide are invited to open their doors to students, parents, educators and community leaders.
MFG Day, an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—empowers manufacturers to come together and address their collective challenges and build excitement about manufacturing careers to help their communities and future generations thrive.
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