Doing More with the Space You Already Have: Automation and Robotics for Modern Manufacturing – EXH26
Business Sectors • Manufacturing & Design Job Titles • Owners • CEOs • Operations Managers • Production Managers • Plant Managers • Manufacturing Engineers • Automation & Controls Personnel • Lean Manufacturing Teams • Continuous Improvement Teams
Mass Timber + AI: Market Trends and What They Mean for Your Business – EXH4
Mass timber is reshaping commercial construction. This session offers a practical overview of US market momentum, which building types are leading adoption, and where the next wave of demand is emerging. Drawing on current market research, we’ll explore regional growth patterns and how mass timber fits across building types, from commercial and mixed-use to industrial. […]
Why Packaging Is Costing Manufacturers More Than They Think – EXH25
Presented and Sponsored by: Packsize, LLC Reducing Freight, Damage, and Labor Through Right-Sized Packaging Manufacturers of cabinets, furniture, millwork, and other large or irregular products face unique packaging challenges. Standard box inventories rarely match product dimensions, often resulting in oversized packaging, higher dimensional weight shipping charges, and increased risk of damage in transit. This session […]
Finishing Consistency in an Ever-Changing World: A Conversation About Variables That Impact Wood Finishing Outcomes – EXH24
Presented and Sponsored by: AkzoNobel Coatings Inc. In the wood finishing world, you’ll often hear that “wood finishing is where art meets science.” Designers imagine the look they want—the art. Finish designers then develop schedules to achieve that vision, while coatings companies and manufacturing teams turn it into something consistent, repeatable, and cost-effective—the science. All of […]
Intellectual Property Essentials: Protecting Ideas That Drive Your Business – MFG11
Business sectors: Product/Tool Design, Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales (incl. B-to-B and Retail) Creation/Sales/Exhibition of Products involving any kind of Artistic Expression Service Industries or any business with a unique identity/brand Colleges/Schools Job titles: Business leaders (CEO/COO/Executives, Managers) In-house counsel (such as…
Intellectual Property & Patents: A Practical Guide for the Woodworking Industry – MFG12
Business sectors: Product/Tool Design, Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales (incl. B-to-B and Retail) Creation/Sales/Exhibition of Products involving any kind of Artistic Expression Service Industries or any business with a unique identity/brand Colleges/Schools Job titles: Business leaders (Executives, Managers) In-house counsel (such as…
The Next Era of Construction: Automation, Software, and the Rise of Offsite Manufacturing – TMB3
Offsite/Prefab Construction manufacturers; Roles: Business Management and factory planning, Manufacturing & Design, Business Development. Job Titles: CEO & Owners, Manufacturing/Design team, Production Managers, Sales team
Unlocking the Potential of Mass Timber: Operational Best Practices – TMB2
Business Sector: Business Management, Manufacturing & Design, Marketing & Business Development, New Business Sectors Intended Job Titles: CEOs, Owners, Production Managers, Operations Directors, Product Developers, Architects, Engineers
IWF Power Walk: The Closets Edition – WLK4
Looking to grow your business or break into the closets market? Industry expert Eric Marshall will take you on a walkthrough of the IWF show floor where you’ll connect with leading exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, products, and services in the closets industry. Expand your network, gain fresh insights, and take your business to the […]
Building the Future: The Rise of Mass Timber Manufacturing & Construction – TMB1
Presented and Sponsored by: WEINIG USA Join us for an enlightening session on the remarkable ascent of Mass Timber in the construction industry. CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) and Glulam / GLT (Glue Laminated Timbers), are eco-friendly and versatile building materials. The use of CLT and GLT is reshaping the construction landscape, offering cost-effective, sustainable, healthy and […]