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.
SOURCE: * Bizzabo
There are several ways to participate in an event but before you commit, consider the reasons why business people attend events:
Meet your customers and prospects face-to-face, teach a little for them to take away and give extra exposure to your product offering at one of the upcoming events from Woodworking Network.
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 Mid-Atlantic region. Woodworking professionals involved in furniture, cabinets, millwork, fixtures, storage solutions and other wood products flock to the event every year.
Wood Pro Expo Lancaster’s two-day run in 2019, drew more than 700 attendees and attracted more than 80 exhibitors in 15,000 sq. feet of exhibit space. Feedback from attendees and exhibitors has been evaluated to make the 2021 event even better. 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:Lewis Goldman |
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 2019 attracted attendees from all 10 Canadian provinces and 2 territories. It is the national event for Canada’s wood industry!
Woodworking machinery and supply companies have relied on WMS to reach Canadian decision-makers. The entire scope of the industry’s suppliers and manufacturers should plan to participate:
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♦ 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 |
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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. When you exhibit at this annual event, featuring a full-day conference, plant tour and exposition, you are instantly in touch with your target market.
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 for new products, components and machinery. 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:Laurel Didier Kim LeBel |
Executive Briefing Conference
The premier event for key manufacturers to network and explore new ways to succeed
EBC is the premier event that connects forward-thinking professionals to network and explore new ways to lead and succeed. EBC provides strategic and practical information that addresses technological challenges and innovations, emerging trends in materials and design, best business practices and exciting new opportunities.
As an EBC partner, you have the opportunity to network and support this event for hundreds of key decision makers from some of the most influential companies within our industry.
Here is a list of some partner opportunities for you to stand out among this elite group of executives:
*All partners/sponsors will be acknowledged in pre-promotion materials, on signage and from the podium at the event. Sponsors may also provide one item for the attendee goody bags.
To learn more or to reserve your sponsorship, please contact:Harry Urban |
SIBO
The largest gathering place for Quebec woodworking professionals
SIBO is back and ready to connect you with professional woodworkers from Quebec and the surrounding provinces and states in 2022. The three day event will be held at Centrexpo Cogeco in Drummondville, Quebec, just a 90-minute drive of 70% of the population and the vast majority of business in Quebec.
Woodworkers come to SIBO to find innovative products and solutions to help them increase productivity, improve quality, expand into new markets and grow their profits.
Take advantage of the SIBO expo to showcase your company’s products and services to Quebec manufacturers of:
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♦ Furniture ♦ Cabinets ♦ Windows ♦ Store fixtures ♦ Other wood products |
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To reserve booth space, please contact:Rich Widick To inquire about advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:Harry Urban |
IWF
The International Woodworking Fair® is one of the world’s top events for the custom and general woodworking industries. Woodworking Network offers a number of outstanding sponsorship and advertising opportunities to help exhibitors reach attendees and stand out in the crowd at IWF 2022.
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 June FDMC
- - Delivered with the FDMC June and July digital issues
- - Distributed to the IWF pre-registration list
The pre-show planner is worth the investment and is sure to deliver results for you in 2022.
Ad Closing: 5/11/22 Materials Due: 5/17/22
FDMC Preview Issues and Bonus Distribution
July FDMC is the IWF show issue containing a preview of what to expect and includes all the important show information.
The August issue will include the current IWF happenings just ahead of the show, plus bonus distribution on the IWF expo floor.
July Ad Closing: 6/6/22 Materials Due: 6/10/22
August Ad Closing: 7/6/22 Materials Due: 7/11/22
Closets & Organized Storage Preview Issue and Bonus Distribution
The July/August issue will include a preview of closet and home storage exhibitor's products, plus bonus distribution on the IWF expo floor.
July/August Ad Closing: 6/21/22 Materials Due: 6/27/22
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. 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 with ad pricing including both editions giving you exposure in all show daily distributions.
Distribution Dates: August 23 and August 25
RATES: $3,780 | Spread in both issues $1,985 | Full page in both issues $992 | Half page (no islands) in both issues
Ad Closing: 6/26/22 Materials Due: 6/29/22
Product Sneak Peek Emails - 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 text ad opportunity includes your product image, a headline and 50 words of body copy, including your booth number at the show.
6 spots available per distribution.
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| 7/19/22 | 8/9/22 |
| 7/26/22 | 8/16/22 |
| 8/2/22 | 8/23/22 |
RATE: $684 | Text ad
Closets Symposium and CNC Symposium at IWF Sponsorship | August 22
The Closets Symposium, moderated by Michaelle Bradford, Editor of Closets & Organized Storage, will address the latest trends in the closets industry. The CNC Symposium presents leading CNC technology pros discussing what's new, what’s coming and offering practical advice for new and current CNC users and will be moderated by Will Sampson, Editorial Director of FDMC. A networking lunch will be part of the day’s schedule that will unite all attendees from both the CNC and Closets Symposiums.
RATES: $3,500 each sponsorship per symposium
Other Sponsorships
Wood Industry 40 Under 40 - Class of 2022 | January 2022
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.
3 non-competing annual sponsorships available. Includes acknowledgement at the Woodworking Network Leadership Reception at IWF, recognition at the Executive Briefing Conference and other Woodworking Network events involving 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 honorees, as well as recognition throughout the year when the 40 Under 40 is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Sponsorship: $10,500
Learn more about the 40 Under 40 Program
FDMC 300 | February 2022
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 February 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: $3,150
Young Woodworking Pro | Early 2022
The Young Woodworking Professionals competition recognizes outstanding projects and the young wood pros that create them.
Includes sponsorship of awards presentation at Wood Pro Expo California, April 2022 and engagement with finalists and winners. In addition, your logo and linked URL will be included on the contest landing page on WoodworkingNetwork.com, in contest emails, and logo or sponsorship mention included on any marketing to promote the Awards Presentation.
Sponsorship: $3,150
Top Shelf Awards | April 2022
Popular, long-standing celebration held annually to honor designers for their creative closet and home organization designs.
3 sponsorships available. Investment includes sponsorship of the April awards reception during Closets Conference & Expo 2022, 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: $5,000
Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge | Summer 2022
The world’s most prestigious competition honoring the best work in veneer woodworking.
The sponsorship includes branding on Craftsman’s Challenge landing page on Woodworkingnetwork.com and recognition throughout the year when Craftsman’s Challenge is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Sponsorship: $5,250
Market Leaders | September & October 2022
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 acknowledged at the September 2022 EBC at The Broadmoor. Also recognition throughout the year when Market Leaders is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Sponsorship: $3,150
Wood 100 | Fall 2022
An exclusive annual report detailing the successful strategies and best practices put in place by 100 North American secondary wood and panel products manufacturers to grow their businesses in the furniture, cabinetry, architectural woodwork, store fixture, components, closet systems and other industry markets.
Sponsorship includes recognition when the winners are announced in the October Leadership Issue of FDMC and recognition throughout the year when Wood 100 is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Pricing Survey | November 2022
The industry’s only custom woodworking pricing tool, an exclusive report for Woodworking Network. Prominent visibility in print and online.
Sponsorship recognition as part of the published results in the November issue of FDMC, prominent visibility both in print and online, as well as recognition throughout the year when the Pricing Survey is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Sponsorship: $3,150
Almanac & Industry Forecast | December 2022
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: $3,150