The power of connection and community
Events are powerful tools for positioning your brand and finding new prospects. As an exhibitor or sponsor, you gain increased visibility and a relevant platform to
• promote products, services, and capabilities, • meet face-to-face with clients and future customers, • and establish your presence and leadership in the industry. |
In fact, the majority (87%*) of B2B marketers say in-person events are a critical component to their company’s success.
There are several ways to participate in an event but before you commit, consider the reasons why business people attend events:
SOURCE: * Bizzabo
Closets Conference / Wood Pro Expo
Where design meets manufacturing
Closets Conference & Expo co-located with Wood Pro Expo brings together two professional woodworking events in one great location!
Closets Conference & Expo is the largest North American event to connect you with professionals in design, manufacturing and installation of closets, cabinets and home storage solutions. Wood Pro Expo is a regional marketplace for professional woodworkers, providing them with a showcase of top industry brands in equipment, hardware, software, materials and services. It is the event for technology, supplies and education, and a meeting place for inspiration and community.
This single event brings all your best customers and potential customers together in one location, combing the trade show floor looking for new products, components and machinery. It’s your chance to present your products to high-quality attendees in an intimate setting, with daily non-compete time on the expo floor for exhibitors and attendees to connect.
Exhibiting at the co-located expo saves you a great deal of time prospecting and finding the right buyers. Let us bring them to you in the aisles of Closets Expo and Wood Pro Expo, all in one place, at one time.
To reserve booth space, advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:Tom Davies Kim LeBel |
Wood Pro Expo Lancaster
A regional marketplace for woodworking professionals
Located in the iconic heart of woodworking country, Wood Pro Expo Lancaster is the only professional woodworking event to serve the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Woodworking professionals involved in
• furniture, • cabinets, • millwork, | • fixtures, • storage solutions, • and other wood products |
flock to the event every year.
Exhibitors can expect strong participation from not only Pennsylvania, but the woodworking base from the surrounding states. It’s an exceptional opportunity to cash in by meeting cabinet makers, custom woodworkers, and other wood product manufacturers from the region. Educational features such as the Running Machinery Program and classroom sessions and keynotes are popular highlights of Wood Pro Expo Lancaster.
To reserve booth space, advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:Tim Fixmer |
WMS Canada
The National Event for Canada's Wood Industry
For more than four decades, WMS has connected Canada's professional woodworking buyers with the world's most prominent machinery manufacturers and suppliers. WMS 2023 attracted attendees from all 10 Canadian provinces and 2 territories. It is the national event for Canada’s wood industry!
WMS will make a return in 2027 to the Toronto Congress Centre for woodworking machinery and supply companies that have relied on WMS to reach Canadian decision-makers. The entire scope of the industry’s suppliers and manufacturers should plan to participate:
♦ Panel processing machinery ♦ Solid wood processing equipment ♦ Advanced CNC equipment ♦ Cutting tools ♦ Sanding & finishing equipment & materials ♦ Computer software ♦ Functional and decorative hardware & fasteners | ♦ Decorative surfaces ♦ Wood components ♦ Portable power pools ♦ Panel products, lumber, veneer ♦ Closet, garage & home organization products ♦ Green products |
To inquire about booth space, please contact:Gavin McAuliffe |
IWF
The International Woodworking Fair® is one of the world’s top events for the custom and general woodworking industries. Woodworking Network will offer these sponsorship and advertising opportunities to help exhibitors reach attendees and stand out in the crowd at IWF.
IWF Official Pre-Show Planner
Drive traffic to your booth with this comprehensive show preview including a floor map, the complete exhibitor list, show schedule and seminar slate. Polybagged and distributed with FDMC June, delivered with the FDMC June and July digital issues, and distributed to the IWF pre-registration list. The pre-show planner is worth the investment and is sure to deliver results for you in 2026.
Ad Closing: 5/12/26 Materials Due: 5/15/26
Closets & Organized Storage Preview Issue and Bonus Distribution
May/June
The May/June issue will include a preview of IWF and what to expect at the show.
May/June Ad Closing: 4/24/26
Materials Due: 4/29/26
July/August
July/August is the IWF show issue and will include bonus distribution at IWF. The issue will include a preview of the show ahead, exhibitor list and a showcase of closet and home storage exhibitor’s products you’ll see on the IWF expo floor.
July/August Ad Closing: 6/19/26
Materials Due: 6/26/26
FDMC Preview Issue and Bonus Distribution
July FDMC is the IWF show issue containing a preview of what to expect and includes show floor updates, exhibitor list and a focus on show products. This issue will also be distributed on the show floor.
July Ad Closing: 6/5/26
Materials Due: 6/10/26
IWF Official Show Dailies
The only official show daily distributed to all attendees during IWF at the entrances of the Georgia World Congress Center and at the registration desk. Two editions will be distributed, one on the first day and another on the third day of the show, plus digital distribution that will include linking to your website. This comprehensive guide includes the world’s largest IWF floor plan with advertisers highlighted plus up-to-date show happenings and things to do after hours, making it a well-received guide for attendees. This is your last-minute value to drive traffic to your booth.
Unlock valuable discounts on your Show Daily advertising with the Traffic Booster Plan. Place ads in upcoming issues and earn incremental discounts that stretch your marketing budget while amplifying your visibility at IWF.
RATES: Spread, $5,285 for both issues | Full page, $2,785 for both issues | Standard Half Page, no islands, $1,385 for both issues
Ad Closing: 6/26/26 Materials Due: 6/29/26
Product Sneak Peek - IWF Edition
Build anticipation for your product offerings in advance of the show. For 6 weeks leading up to IWF, we’ll deliver Sneak Peek emails dedicated to showcasing exhibitors and their products to our Woodworking Network subscribers. This inline ad opportunity includes your product image, a headline and 50 words of body copy, including your booth number at the show.
RATE: $965 per inline ad
IWF Booth Video
A 3-5 min. video shoot at your booth with a Woodworking Network interviewer that promotes your key marketing messages and allows for the demonstration of featured product(s). Your edited video will be distributed electronically to the entire Woodworking Network audience shortly after IWF concludes, and also be featured on Woodworking Network social channels, in the Daily Brief newsletter, and made available as shareable content on WoodworkingNetwork.com.
RATE: $4,135 | Video
Other Sponsorships
Pricing Survey | Triannual in 2026 (January, June, November)
Known as the industry’s only custom woodworking pricing tool and a favorite for the FDMC audience, the Pricing Survey is a triannual feature in FDMC presented as the Pricing Survey workshop.
Sponsorship recognition as part of the feature in the January, June, and November issues of FDMC, with prominent visibility both in print and online.
Sponsorship: $4,405
Wood Industry 40 Under 40 - Class of 2026 | February 2026
The Wood Industry 40 Under 40 program honors the next generation of wood industry professionals who are making an impact at their jobs, in the community, and on wood products manufacturing in North America.
Includes sponsorship acknowledgment at the Woodworking Network Leadership Reception at IWF and other Woodworking Network events involving 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 honorees, as well as recognition throughout the year when the 40 Under 40 is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Sponsorship: $14,685
Learn more about the 40 Under 40 Program
Young Woodworking Pro | Early 2026
The Young Woodworking Professionals competition recognizes outstanding projects and the young wood pros that create them.
Includes your logo and linked URL included on the contest landing page on WoodworkingNetwork.com, in contest emails, and logo or sponsorship mention included on any marketing to promote the competition.
Non-exclusive Sponsorship: $12,500
Exclusive Sponsorship: $50,000
FDMC 300 | April 2026
Ranking of the 300 largest cabinet, furniture, millwork, store fixture, office/contract and component producers in North America.
This sponsorship includes recognition when the rankings are published in the April issue of FDMC, branding on FDMC 300 landing page on WoodworkingNetwork.com and recognition throughout the year when FDMC 300 is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Sponsorship: $4,405
Top Shelf Awards | June 2026
Popular, long-standing celebration held annually to honor designers for their creative closet and home organization designs.
The investment includes sponsorship of the June awards reception during Closets Conference & Expo 2026, as well as engagement with finalists and winners. Your sponsorship also includes logo and linked URL included on the contest landing page on WoodworkingNetwork.com, in contest emails, and recognition when the Top Shelf Design Awards is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Sponsorship: $5,250
Market Leaders | October 2026
Recognizing an elite group of professionals in woodworking leadership for their influences, insights and strategies in business as well as working for the betterment of their respective industries and their communities.
Sponsorship recognition included with publishing of recipients in the October FDMC Leadership Issue and recognition throughout the year when Market Leaders is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Sponsorship: $4,405
Almanac & Industry Forecast | December 2026
Published annually since 2014, the Almanac is packed with pages of detailed charts, data, and forecasting for the woodworking industry. It is a definite read for the 65,000+ readers looking for business intelligence for the coming year.
The sponsorship includes recognition in the Almanac published in the December issue of FDMC, with prominent visibility both in print and online, as well as recognition throughout the year as the Almanac is referenced.
Sponsorship: $4,405