Big Techs Industry Tours & Little Big Techs Hands-on Showcase

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Big Techs Tours: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Ever wonder how stuff is made? Come see how Komatsu builds the world's largest front end loader, how Eastman, INVISTA, and Westlake turn chemicals into products, how Merritt Preferred Components manufactures Aerospace and Energy products, how Holt Cat rebuilds industrial-size engines, and other cool technology. Join us for Big Techs: the behind-the-scene tours of what makes East Texas work.

Big Techs is a collaborative effort of the Longview Economic Development Corporation, and the Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau as a part of Industry Appreciation Month.

Industry tours are free, but registration is required. Each tour is approximately one hour, with most tour times at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. There are 10 industry tours but only 3 tour times, so choose the tours that work best for you. Please note age restrictions and clothing restrictions on some tours.


Click here to reserve your tickets

We are looking forward to seeing you for Big Techs! A couple reminders:

1. Please arrive on time for your tours. Please follow age and clothing restrictions as listed on the event page. 

2. Please note the specific addresses for each tour. The address listed on your ticket of 109 W. Tyler Street is for the Visit Longview Marketplace and is available for information purposes only, but that is not your tour location. Please go to your appropriate tour location listed below. 

Thank you to our Industry Tour Locations in 2026

  • AAON: 203 Gum Springs Road
  • Eastman and Westlake: 300 Kodak Blvd. (Check in at Building B-86 Learning Services)
  • Holt Cat Machine Division: 5110 W. Loop 281
  • Holt CAT Power Systems: 2210 Legacy Pkwy. 
  • INDEVCO: 800 Jordan Valley Rd.
  • INVISTA, a KOCH Company: 118 Huntsman Way
  • Komatsu Mining: 2400 S. MacArthur St.
  • LeTourneau University Aviation, 200 Airpark Dr.
  • STEMCO: 300 Industrial Dr.
  • Westlake Chemical: 811 Estes Drive

Little Big Techs Hands-on Showcase locations in Downtown Longview

Downtown Longview will be full of hands-on activities as we explore science and technology during Little Big Techs. On Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Downtown Longview museums will have STEM-related activities provided through partnerships with area schools. Although the activities will be appropriate for children, the activities will be fun and educational for adults to try as well.

Little Big Techs and Big Techs are a collaborative effort of the Longview Economic Development Corporation and the Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau. Many thanks to the many partners who make this event possible. Our partners including the downtown museums and several area schools.

Gregg County Historical Museum 214 N. Fredonia St, Longview, TX 75601

  • Admission: Free.

Longview World of Wonders 112 E. Tyler St., Longview, TX 75601

  • Admission: $5 (or free for museum members)

Women in Engineering Day at LeTourneau University

LeTourneau University is hosting a variety of activities to encourage young ladies to consider a career in engineering. The event is free for all ages, boys and girls.  

  • LeTourneau University Glaske Building, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. 
  • Saturday, February 21 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Admission: Free