2025 Buyers Guide

Since 1959 R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. Inc. has built the Pilot Rock brand of outdoor park, street and camp site furnishings. Design, quality fabrication and competitive prices are combined to create products that the park user, the park manager and the landscape designer will appreciate and enjoy. Our commercial duty equipment is designed to withstand both use and abuse by humans and nature. Pilot Rock products have also been designed for safety, comfort and convenience to make the outdoor experience more enjoyable. You will find Pilot Rock in use by city, county, state and federal parks, campgrounds, amusement parks, recreation facilities, military MWR operations, businesses, homeowner associations, schools, churches and private individuals throughout the U.S. and in many other countries.

The Pilot Rock product line includes: benches, picnic tables, trash and recycling receptacles and lids, animal resistant trash receptacles and food lockers, bike racks, utility tables, planters, lantern poles, charcoal grills, campfire rings, a complement of wheelchair accessible products, custom signage and more.

Building upon our experience, we utilize current technology throughout the company. From 3-D CAD for product design, to robotic welders, lasers and computer operated machinery in the factory, to our intranet and the Internet. This technology insures that we can deliver innovative designs and premier quality.

R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. Inc. is a third-generation family-owned business. Over 6 decades of experience in both designing and manufacturing culminates in our complete line of park, streetscape and camp site products. The company has experienced significant growth, yet, as a small company we can remain responsive to individual customer needs.

Enjoy the Outdoors with Pilot Rock brand products.

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  As with any project, the finishing touches can make a world of difference. Choosing the right site amenities for your outdoor space can be a vital part of ensuring its success, which is right where Pilot Rock comes in. From sophisticated streetscapes, to public parks and trails, to playgrounds or rustic campsites, Pilot Rock has site products for EVERY location. R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. designs and manufactures the Pilot Rock® brand of park, street and camp site products. Our product line includes picnic tables, park benches, trash & recycling receptacles, bicycle racks, charcoal grills, campfire rings, and much more. Proudly made in the USA since 1959.

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  R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. is the designer and manufacturer of the Pilot Rock brand of park, street and camp site equipment, including: park benches, athletic benches, picnic tables, wheelchair accessible tables, trash & recycling receptacles & lids, bear proof trash receptacles and food lockers, bike racks, utility tables, lantern poles, charcoal grills, campfire rings, planters, wayfinding signs, custom signs & banners, ADA compliant products, and more. Made in the USA since 1959.

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