Manufacturing 2019 Manufacturing Week Bus Tour | Page 6

Woodland Serious anglers across the globe have 500 different types of high-end graphite G. Loomis fishing rods to choose from, thanks to the 100 employees at this modern Woodland manufacturing site. Its iconic skeleton fish logo is recognized worldwide as a symbol of quality. Steve Rajeff (above), director of engineering at G. Loomis, is a 45-time U.S. casting champion and 14-time world champion. “They’re a great company,” said Will Finn (below), the mayor of Woodland. “A hundred jobs here is huge for us.”