Although the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) is scheduled to begin Aug. 20 in Atlanta, the real action kicks off a day earlier when a full-day symposium—Woodworking Inventors: Creating New Products and Business Approaches—looks at how a new breed of woodworkers is approaching the market of the future. The session, presented by Woodworking Network and sponsored by Timber Products Company, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center.

“The symposium is a great opportunity for distributors and cabinet makers to hear from custom woodworkers on business philosophy, new products and marketing strategies,” said Timber Products Director of Marketing Roger Rutan. “It’s a chance to get inside the minds of companies that will be leading the business through a transformation. We’re thrilled to be involved and are looking forward to hearing from these innovators.”  

Specifically, the symposium will dive deep into new products, how to produce them and how to take them to market successfully. Attendees will hear from a variety of woodworkers and designers who have succeeded and were featured in the Customer Woodworking Business Woodworking Inventors’ article series.

Our social media team will be on hand at the symposium, gathering content and talking with several experts, so watch for video interviews on the Timber Products social media channels after the show and live tweets during the event.

Visit Woodworking Network online to sign up for the symposium.

At IWF, you’re invited to drop by booth #1725 to see the entire line of Timber Products Company’s award-winning GreenT™ Hardwood Plywood, visit with our product experts and qualify for special prizes. This year, we’re giving away a tablet PC loaded with helpful content from Woodworking Network and Timber Products Company. Visit our booth for details on how to win, plus follow @TimberProducts on Twitter and like our Facebook page to learn more about Timber Products’ plans at IWF 2014.

Specifically, we’ll be featuring our Eastern manufacturing facility and how it offers distinct advantages to East Coast customers, such as:

• Quick Delivery to Eastern Markets: Keep your inventory turning with quick and reliable shipments to all Eastern markets, usually within two days of leaving our mill.
• One-Stop-Shop: Choose from a full line of sustainable products made with a comprehensive selection of high-quality veneers, core materials, sizes and thicknesses for a wide range of applications. This selection of options gives you a one-stop shop for all your hardwood plywood, decorative laminate, and custom components needs.
• Eastern Customer Service Team: Experienced sales team members are living in four Eastern markets to personally assist you with product questions, consultation on sustainable building projects and ordering.
• Commitment to Quality: The entire GreenT line of panels is built on the highest-quality core material to enhance the stability and finished appearance of the panel. The cores are machined to exact tolerances, creating the perfect platform for hardwood veneers. Consistent, quality products are our trademark.

See you in Atlanta!