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.
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 |
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 2021, drew more than 700 attendees and attracted more than 70 exhibitors in 15,000 sq. feet of exhibit space. 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 |
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:Rob Roszell To inquire about advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:Harry Urban |
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 |
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!
WMS will make a welcomed return in 2023 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:
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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 |
To inquire about booth space, please contact:Gavin McAuliffe To inquire about advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:Harry Urban |
AWFS
Attendees of AWFS Fair follow Woodworking Network for show news, schedules, and exhibitor information.
AWFS 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 AWFS pre-registration list, this workhorse will deliver results long before you arrive on the show floor.Ad Closing: 5/11/23 Materials Due: 5/17/23
Closets & Organized Storage Preview Issues and Bonus Distribution
May/June
AWFS Fair preview inside the pages of the May/June 2023 issue. important show information.
May/June Ad Closing: 4/20/23
Materials Due: 4/24/23
July/August
Bonus distribution of the July/August issue at AWFS.
July/August Ad Closing: 6/21/23
Materials Due: 6/27/23
FDMC Preview Issue and Bonus Distribution
The July issue 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: 6/6/23
Materials Due: 6/9/23
AWFS Today Show Dailies
The ONLY show daily sanctioned by AWFS and allowed to distribute at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Your best last-minute option for driving traffic to your booth, the Official Show Daily will be distributed during AWFS and includes news and happenings at the show as well as coverage of Awards Ceremonies.
RATES: Spread, $3,969 for both issues | Full page, $2,084 for both issues | Standard Half Page, no islands, $1,040 for both issues
Ad Closing: 6/26/23 Materials Due: 6/29/23
Product Sneak Peak - AWFS Edition
Special show e-mail promotion showcasing AWFS exhibitor products; distributed to our Woodworking Network subscribers.
RATE: $718 per text ad
AWFS Fair Booth VideoA 3-4 min. video shot at your booth with a Woodworking Network interviewer that promotes your key marketing messages. Your edited video will be distributed electronically post-AWFS to Woodworking Network audiences, and available on
woodworkingnetwork.com.
RATE: $3,413 | Video
Other Sponsorships
Wood Industry 40 Under 40 - Class of 2023 | January 2023
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 AWFS, recognition at the Executive Briefing Conference and other Woodworking Network events involving 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 honorees, as well as recognition throughout the year when the 40 Under 40 is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Co-Sponsorship: $11,025
Learn more about the 40 Under 40 Program
FDMC 300 | February 2023
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.
Co-Sponsorship: $3,308
Young Woodworking Pro | Early 2023
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 Florida, April 2023 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.
Co-Sponsorship: $3,308
Top Shelf Awards | April 2023
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 2023, 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.
Co-Sponsorship: $5,000
Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge | Summer 2023
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.
Co-Sponsorship: $5,513
Market Leaders | September & October 2023
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 2023 EBC at The Broadmoor. Also recognition throughout the year when Market Leaders is referenced in editorial coverage in print and online.
Co-Sponsorship: $3,308
WOOD 100 | Fall 2023
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 2023
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.
Co-Sponsorship: $3,308
Almanac & Industry Forecast | December 2023
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 66,000+ 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.
Co-Sponsorship: $3,308