MANHEIM, Pa. -- Registration is now open for Wood Pro Expo Lancaster (WPEL) 2023 to be held Oct. 12-13 at the Spooky Nook Sports Center/Warehouse at the Nook. 

The 2023 edition of WPEL features the most robust educatonal program ever, including a daily course sanctioned by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). On the exhibit side, WPEL's tradeshow hall is bolstered by an enhanced focus on decorative and functional hardware.

WPEL is a unique regional marketing place for woodworking professionals. The annual show is located in the center of the Mid-Atlantic region amid one of the largest sectors for wood product manufacturing in the country.

More than half of those who attend WPEL represent companies that manufacture residential and/or commercial cabinets. Nearly 95% of the attendees have either direct purchasing authority or, at the very least, have a role in specifying products for their companies.

Expanded conference program
Each day of the two-day show kicks off with a two-session conference program, a free keynote address, and a free course that allows attendees to earn continuing education units (CEUs) from the Architectural Institute of America.

Thursday, Oct. 12
10 a.m. Lean Tools You Need to Implement Today, presented by Brad Cairns, senior principal, Quantum Lean, and FDMC columnist

11 a.m. Is Your Factory Producing the Right Thing? -- Advanced Lean Concepts, presented by Brad Cairns, senior principal, Quantum Lean, and FDMC columnist

Noon Free Keynote: Avoiding Pricing Pitfalls, presented by Will Sampson, FDMC Editorial Director

1 p.m. High-Performance Waterproof Wall Panel Systems for Interiors (AIA CEU course), presented by Robert Schaefer, Wilsonart product manager for Fessenden Hall

Friday, Oct. 13
10:00 a.m. Business Succession Strategies, presented by Gayle and Chuck Ross, principals of Ross Business Solutions 
 
11:00 a.m. Tales from the Closet, presented by Eric Marshall, co-owner of the Closet Training Institute and immediate past president of the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals

Noon Keynote: Building a Magnetic Company Culture to Attract, Empower, and Retain Your Team, presented by Brady Lewis, founder of Allmoxy

1:00 p.m. Appropriate Architectural Uses of Compact Laminate, presented by Miguel Mosquera, specification manager of Wilsonart

Learn more about the WPEL education program.

Enhanced show floor
The WPE 2023 show floor will feature a demonstrations and displays of woodworking machinery, software, cutting tools, wood products, and slides, and more. Attendees can also expect to see a larger complement of hinges, drawer slide, cabinet pulls, and other decorative and functional hardware this year.

Once again, the exhibition includes the ever-popular Running Machine Program (RMP). The RMP consists of scheduled demonstrations of technology including CNC nesting routers, edgebanders, and other technologies. NewCNC and RT Machine are among exhibitors participating in the Running Machine Program.

In addition, the Classic Machine Pavilion is back for a third consecutive year. Blue Ball Machine and Martin's Woodworking Machinery are lined up to showcase workhorse machines.

About Wood Pro Expo
Wood Pro Expo is a regional event for woodworking businesses that brings together suppliers and experts for a localized presentation of equipment and supply solutions. WPE includes a strong educational program on best practices for shop production and business management. The expo features a wide variety of equipment and supplies mainly geared to small and medium-sized shops. Wood Pro Expo Lancaster takes place Oct. 12-13, 2023 at Spooky Nook Sports/Warehouse at the Nook in Manheim (Lancaster County), Pa. For information visit woodproexpolancaster.com. 

For exhibit and sponsorship information contact Lewis Goldman at [email protected] or 800-969-2212.

More upcoming Woodworking Network events
Executive Briefing Conference, Sept. 26-28, 2023, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Wood Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS), Nov. 2-4, 2023, International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario.

Closets Conference & Expo / Wood Pro Expo Illinois, April 17-19, 2024, Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, Ill.

Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO Expo), Oct. 24-26, 2024, Centrexpo Cogeco, Drummondville, Quebec.