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June 30 - July 2, 2026 | Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Veneer Grading Seminar @ Closets Conference & Expo

Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products and Veneer Technologies

 

Presenters:

Fred Mitchell Greg Simon

Fred Mitchell
Value Stream Manager, Materials
Columbia Forest Products
Columbia Forest Products

 

Greg Simon
Face Sales Manager
Veneer Technologies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Nature doesn't repeat itself,
and that's what makes it special. 

Step into the world of veneer like never before at 
Closets Conference & Expo!

With the rise of alternate materials in interior design, wood veneer offers something more meaningful. It brings warmth, timeless beauty, and a biophilic, grounding energy that cannot be replicated with other materials.

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The variations in grain, color, and texture are part of what make each finished product unique. When those nuances are understood and embraced, they become a competitive advantage rather than a constraint.

At the Closets Conference & Expo, our half-day Veneer Grading Seminar is designed to help you better understand the useful subtleties of real wood with confidence, ultimately reducing inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

Built for professionals in furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, and custom woodwork, this session will help you:
•    Understand natural variation across species and grades
•    Make informed material selections based on application
•    Better align expectations from sourcing to end user

Join us to deepen your understanding of real wood and start making more confident, informed decisions for every project.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, July 1 or Thursday, July 2, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Location: Closets Conference & Expo | Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Note: Same seminar offered both days—attend the one that best fits your schedule. 


Seminar Schedule

(both the Wednesday and Thursday presentations)

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.Networking Breakfast | Coffee & Danishes  
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Veneer Grading Seminar  
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Networking Lunch  
1:00 - 1:15 p.m.Q&A and Wrap Up  

 

 

 

 

Who should attend:
Designers, specifiers, plant superintendents, CEOs, distributors, sales personnel.

 

Cost: $120

Includes:
- Full access to the Veneer Grading Seminar
- Networking breakfast and lunch

 

Seating limited
In order to ensure a hands-on experience for this essential topic, Seminar attendance will be limited to 25 registrants.
 

Register Now

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Closets Conference & Expo | June 30 - July 2, 2026
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL

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