CSI June Program - How Laminate is Made: Formica Corporation Plant Tour
June 09, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Formica Corporation
10155 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Cincinnati, OH 45241
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In 1913, the founders of Formica Corporation discovered that high-pressure plastic resins can be used to make electrical parts, replacing the mineral mica, and established the Formica Products Company. By 1930, the company shifted from industrial applications to decorative laminate products, which are still made today at the company's Cincinnati and St. Jean, Canada plants. On this tour, you will learn how high-pressure decorative laminate is made, from raw material to finished product. This tour will also teach attendees about important safety measures, efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes and how quality control ensures each sheet of laminate is manufactured to the highest quality.
Sorry, this program does not offer a virtual component.
Speaker/Tour Guide:
Brian Stiens
Technical Manager – Evendale
Brian has been with Formica since February 2013, holding roles across several functional areas of the plant. He started as a Quality Engineer, then held roles in Processing Engineering in several areas in the plant. He then moved into Operations as the Finishing, Shipping and Receiving Department Manager, before taking the Technical Manager role in early 2022. Outside
Tour Instructions:
- You must be at the plant by 2:45 pm for the tour starting at 3:00 PM.
- No loose clothing. No open toed shoes. Boots and steel tipped shoes are preferred, but not necessary.
- Food and drink will not be provided with this program.
- Park in the parking lot on the north side of the building (See map below)
Tickets
$0.00 CSI Ohio Valley Member
$0.00 CSI Member (Other than Ohio Valley Chapter)
$0.00 Non-Member
