Information for Exhibitors

In an increasingly automated and integrated world, WMS offers attendees one-stop shopping to keep abreast of the continuing challenges and emerging trends in the industry. They will search out your products and services to:

• Examine current trends in manufacturing and supplies;
• Check out the latest machines and learn new ways to work more efficiently;
• Find innovations to help them respond to competition from offshore;
• Source solutions to relieve environmental pressures; and
• See how information presented in the educational sessions translates to operational machinery on the exhibit floor.

The WMS exhibitor list reads like a "Who's Who" of the industry's top national and international suppliers. They return year after year to this major Canadian event that delivers the industry exposure and the executive contacts they need to drive their businesses. Click here for a list of 2009 exhibitors.

An audience that means business

WMS continually attracts a large audience of motivated and influential decision-makers. Whether you are looking to make sales, generate leads, launch products, or network with Canada's industry leaders, these are the qualified executives that can create valuable business opportunities for your company.

Reach the Decision-Makers

Exhibiting at WMS is the smarter way to do business. This event allows you to differentiate your company from competitors and enhance the credibility and effectiveness of your sales force. Smarter selling means you can write business on the spot, establish quick transactions with prospects, and accelerate the sales cycle with key customers you already know–all in just a few days. At WMS, you meet with the decision makers–89% are involved with the purchase of products and services exhibited at WMS.

WMS attendees search the exhibit floor for the latest products and services that will make them more successful and more profitable. They know that the WMS exhibit floor is the place to find what they need to move their companies forward. WMS past attendees were most interested in the following during their time on the exhibit floor:

Promoting Your Presence

Once you have made the decision to exhibit, your participation is backed by an aggressive attendance promotion program that reaches all corners of Ontario and throughout Canada. Show Management will use a variety of methods to reach the top industry executives including:

• A dynamic event website featuring up-to-date exhibitor lists and conference information
• Print advertising in the leading Canadian and U.S. woodworking publications
• An active electronic communication plan providing attendees and prospects with compelling reasons to attend WMS
• Support and cooperation from leading associations to attract their members to the exhibit floor

Build More Traffic to Your Booth

Get the attention of Canada's woodworking professionals as they visit the event website, plan their visit, arrive onsite, attend education sessions, and navigate the show floor. WMS offers many advertising and sponsorship opportunities exclusively to exhibitors. Once your exhibit space is confirmed you will be provided information on these opportunities to fit all budgets.

To reserve your exhibit space or for additional information, contact Rich Widick at 866/967-2015 or wms@heiexpo.com.

Click here to download:

• Space Application (PDF)