Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products and Veneer Technologies
Presenters:
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Fred Mitchell | Greg Simon |
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: 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.




