Product innovations are opening doors to more business for this year's WOOD 100 companies. Now in its 32nd year, the WOOD 100: Strategies for Success highlights the innovative as well as tried-and-true initiatives put in place by 100 North American wood products manufacturers to grow their businesses.

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. – Rack materials, forklifts, and material handling -- the core specialties of Sam’s Mechanical Service LLC -- will be represented at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 14-15 at the Spooky Nooks Sports complex.

As business resumes following the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers must work smarter, and faster than their competitors while providing customer service, quality, and added value to the wood products. What follows are some of the methods put in place by the 2021 WOOD 100.

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. -- Seventy exhibitors will display their latest and greatest products when Wood Pro Expo Lancaster returns Oct. 14-15 following a one-year hiatus.

Significant growth predicted for several wood industry segments including woodworking machinery, furniture, and construction.

Tractor Supply Co. is now the exclusive cordless power tool partner of Porter-Cable.

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. -- Crows Nest Software, developer of project management/ERP software used by manufacturers of custom cabinets, store fixtures, and other wood products, will demonstrate the latest updates to its comprehensive digital platform at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 14-15 at the Spooky Nook Sports complex.

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. – Raptor will demonstrate the many benefits of its polymer fasteners for streamlining production at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 14-15 at the Spooky Nook Sports complex.

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. – Patrick Industries, a leading manufacturer of laminated panels and components will exhibit at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 14-15 at the Spooky Nook Sports complex.

Debuting at October's High Point Market, the solid pine Chevron collection includes bedroom, dining, occasional, and home office furniture.