Saddle Brook, N.J. – September 13, 2026 -- Arrow Tool Group has signed on as a Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, committing tools, equipment and public relations support to move the tree from Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Arrow supplies tools and holiday kits for the cross-country tree tour
The New Jersey-based manufacturer, founded in 1929, will provide tools and equipment to the Capitol Christmas Tree team, donate holiday tool kits, and support public relations efforts aimed at community engagement along the tree's route. The partnership operates in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and the Society of American Foresters.
Harvest set for late October, delivery to Washington in late November
The tree will be harvested from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in late October before a series of free public community celebrations along its transport route. It is scheduled to arrive at the U.S. Capitol in late November, where it will be decorated with handmade ornaments made by Idaho residents.
Tradition marks its 55th year with rotating national forest sourcing
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative draws annually on one of America's 154 national forests to supply the West Lawn tree, funded through cash and in-kind contributions from businesses and volunteers nationwide.
"The journey of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Idaho to Washington, D.C., is a remarkable undertaking that would not be possible without the support of valued partners like Arrow Tool Group," said Heath Perrine, Deputy Forest Supervisor.
Arrow Tool Group CEO Roberto Izaguirre said the company's tools "help build America," tying the sponsorship to the firm's founding history. Terry Baker, CEO of the Society of American Foresters, credited sponsor commitments for sustaining the educational outreach tied to the tree's cross-country journey.