Overview: Join us for a fascinating tour of the Portland headquarters and manufacturing facility of Oregon Tool, a global leader in precision cutting tools. Founded right here in Portland in 1947 by Joe Cox, who invented the modern saw chain, Oregon Tool has grown into a multinational company known worldwide for its Oregon® brand saw chains, guide bars, and thousands of other products for forestry, agriculture, and construction. We'll get a glimpse into the operations of this iconic Oregon company.
Date & Time: Friday, April 25, 2025 – 10:00 AM (Tour duration is expected to be less than 2 hours)
Location: Oregon Tool, 4909 SE International Way, Portland, OR 97222
RSVP Required: We need the full names and employer names of all attendees submitted to Oregon Tool in advance. Please RSVP by replying to this email by Tuesday, April 22nd at 6 p.m.
Safety Gear: This is an active manufacturing facility.
Hard-toed shoes are mandatory. No sandals or tennis shoes will be permitted.
Please bring your own safety glasses.
Please bring a safety vest if you have one.
Restrictions: No photography is permitted during the tour.
Tour Highlights:
Manufacturing Insights: Witness aspects of the production process within their impressive 300,000 sq ft (over 5.5 acres!) facility, seeing how raw materials are transformed into world-renowned cutting tools.
Innovation & History: Learn about the company's innovative roots, inspired by nature, and its evolution into a global leader supplying products to over 110 countries under brands like Oregon®, Woods®, and ICS®.
Global Operations Hub: Understand how this Portland site serves as a key hub for a company with over 3,000 team members and a significant global manufacturing and distribution footprint.
Why Attend: This is an awesome opportunity to see a local success story with a global reach right in our backyard. Gain a deeper appreciation for the engineering and manufacturing behind the tools many of us rely on. Terry Lamers highly recommends this tour, having attended twice previously, and plans to join us again!
Directions: Please use GPS or online mapping tools for the best route to 4909 SE International Way, Portland, OR 97222.