RJ Thomas Mfg.

09/03/2026

The Clay County Fair & Events Center opens September 12, and we’re sending a few of our employees to the fair in style!

We had a great turnout for this year’s employee giveaway, with employees entering for a Carnival Package for 4 or an Entertainment Package for 2 featuring Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias.
🎡 Kyle F. – Carnival Package winner
🎟️ Jon R. – Carnival Package runner-up
🎤 Tyler R. – Entertainment Package winner
🎟️ Trace G. – Entertainment Package runner-up

Congratulations to all four — we hope you have a great time at the fair!

As a longtime supporter of the Clay County Fair, we’re also proud to sponsor the 'Centennial Plaza', where plenty of Pilot Rock products provide a place for fairgoers to sit, relax and enjoy the fair.

If you’re headed to Spencer for the fair this year, keep an eye out for Pilot Rock products throughout the fairgrounds!

08/31/2026

Nothing beats seeing a new project put to use right away!
We were grateful to work with the Cherokee Education Foundation on the addition of these new Pilot Rock® Condiment Serving Tables at the football stadium—and even better to see them filled with Braves fans for Friday night’s season opener.

Originally designed as a convenient serving and gathering surface, the CST is a simple solution for concession areas, athletic facilities, parks and other busy public spaces.

Thanks to the Cherokee Education Foundation for the opportunity to be part of another great local project. 🖤💛

Learn more about the Condiment Serving Table:
https://www.pilotrock.com/series/utility-tables/condiment-serving-table/

08/26/2026

Representing RJ Thomas Mfg. Co. at the Northwest Iowa Community College Shoot for Success sports shooting fundraiser were members of our RJ Thomas team.

We’re proud to once again support this annual event and Northwest Iowa Community College. Our team had a great day on the range and turned in a strong showing overall!

Thanks to everyone who represented RJ Thomas Mfg, and congratulations to NCC on another successful Shoot for Success event!

08/25/2026

For 110 years, the National Park Service has helped protect the places that generations of Americans have explored, enjoyed and returned to year after year.

We're proud that Pilot Rock products have found a home in many of those places along the way.

Happy 110th birthday to the National Park Service — and here's to the places that continue to bring us outside.

08/21/2026

🏞️ National Park Week begins tomorrow!
August 22–30, we celebrate the incredible places that preserve our history, protect our natural landscapes, and give generations of Americans a place to explore and enjoy the outdoors.

This year's theme, “Celebrate America’s Story,” is especially fitting as we celebrate 250 years of America and 110 years of the National Park Service. Here’s to the places, people, and stories that make our national parks worth celebrating!

08/18/2026

Parks aren't just places to picnic anymore.
Today they're gathering spaces for community events, trail users, cyclists, outdoor recreation, and everyday moments with family and friends.

As the way we enjoy outdoor spaces continues to evolve, thoughtful planning helps create places that are welcoming, comfortable, and built to serve communities for years to come.

See how Pilot Rock helps support today's parks and recreation spaces:
https://ow.ly/yEvf50ZAWKB

08/14/2026

It’s always special to see one of our benches become something much more than a place to sit.

We’re grateful to see this personalized bench find a home along the Stolley’s trail system in Spencer, and honored to have played a small part in this meaningful tribute.

Thank you to Spencer Iowa Park & Rec—for continuing to trust us with projects that serve your community for years to come.

A New Bench has been added to Stolleys trail system. Thank you Peggy Roberts for your generosity in memory of your husband !!!

08/11/2026

The places we return to aren't just places.

They're the campground where the kids learned to ride their bikes. The shelter where the family reunion happens every summer. The picnic table where stories get told again—and somehow get even better each year.

Some places become part of who we are.

As America celebrates 250 years of outdoor traditions, we're proud that Pilot Rock products have been part of those places for generations.

Here's to another summer of making memories!

08/04/2026

What a day! 🦒🐘🐧
This year's Pilot Rock Employee Picnic hit the road for an unforgettable day at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium —and what a success it was!

More than 100 employees and family members joined us to enjoy a beautiful day together. Everyone received custom Pilot Rock 'zoo crew' shirts, enjoyed a catered lunch at the zoo, and spent the day exploring one of the nation's premier zoos.

One of the highlights? Meeting an Animal Ambassador—a friendly 27-year-old python named Justin—who quickly became a favorite with kids and adults alike!

The weather was perfect and it was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the people who make Pilot Rock such a great place to work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year's picnic one to remember! ❤️

07/29/2026

Thinking about upgrading your backyard or helping a client create the perfect outdoor gathering space?

We've put together a new blog featuring ideas and inspiration for designing a backyard oasis—from fire pits and outdoor fireplaces to lighting and other features that bring people together.

Whether you're planning a DIY project or a complete landscape makeover, we hope you'll find a few ideas to spark your next project.

Read the blog: https://ow.ly/Naoi50Zulti