November 2-4, 2017 Canada s Largest Professional Woodworking Event Exhibitor Schedule By far the best show I ve attended in years.

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1 Canada s Largest Professional Woodworking Event November 2-4, 2017 International Centre Toronto, CAN Exhibitor Schedule MOVE IN Monday, October 30 (targeted machinery only) 8:00 am 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 31 8:00 am 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 1 8:00 am 5:00 pm EXHIBIT HALL OPEN Thursday, November 2 Friday, November 3 Saturday, November 4 MOVE OUT Saturday, November 4 Sunday, November 5 10:00 am 6:00 pm 10:00 am 6:00 pm 10:00 am 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 11:00 pm 8:00 am 8:00 pm By far the best show I ve attended in years. New Address!

2 WMS Connects You with Exclusive Buyers For more than four decades, WMS has connected Canada s secondary woodworking buyers with the world s most prominent machinery manufacturers and suppliers. Buyers you won t find at other woodworking shows: 51% attend no other trade show 15% attend AWFS Las Vegas 13% attend IWF Atlanta 7% attend LIGNA Hannover Germany Held every other year, WMS is a must-attend event for companies looking for sales and enhanced visibility in the active Canadian woodworking marketplace. Great Synergy! 100% of exhibitors indicated that WMS 2015 met or exceeded their expectations for their top 3 objectives. No exhibitor indicated that the event did not help them reach their goals of exhibiting. 86% of attendees rated the value of attending as good, very good or excellent 65% of attendees attend to see new products or evaluate and compare the products they are currently using for future purchase I was surprised by how much fun it was to travel the show floor after the conference so much so I spent much longer there on my second day Products that Make the Cut Companies who manufacture or supply the following equipment will find WMS to be the perfect venue to expand their footprint in Canada and the U.S. Hardware CNC Machinery Wood Components Cutting Tools Raw Materials Sanding & Finishing Green Products Equipment & Materials Closet, Garage & Home Computer Software Organization Products Portable Power Tools Panel Processing Wood Waste Machinery Management / Dust Solid Wood Processing Collection Machinery than I had intended: made some useful connections, re-established several old relationships and purchased some new equipment. All in all a successful show to attend.

3 Attendee Demographics Purchasing Influence 52% 21% 44% Final Decision Specify Recommend & Other Attendance History 57.7% 42.3% First Time Attendee Previous Attendee Type of Business 2% 2.5% 15% 14% 9.2% 10.5% 2% 1.4% 24% 1.4% 1.4% 16.6% Equipment, Cutting Tool Services, or Distribution Woodworking Machinery Dealer or Distributor Residential Furniture/Office/ Institutional Furniture Cabinets Components and hardware Architectural Woodwork Millwork, Moulding, Doors, Windows and Stairs Store & Office Partitions & Fixtures Laminate Panel Products Residential and Commercial Cabinets Veneers, Plywood, Particle Board, MDF, OSB Hardwood Dimensions, Components, Flooring Other Number Employees 37.7% 32.3% 12.2% 6.3% 7.6% 3.8% Use of Materials 47% 37% 2.8% 2.2% 10.6% Solid Wood Composite Wood Products Solid Surface Materials Plastics Other As a first timer, I must say the show was very neat. There were a lot of interesting, innovative and helpful products. There was a lot to look at and learn about...some were even over my head (mind blowing!). I ve only worked in the industry for a year and a half so this was a great experience!

4 Your WMS Exhibit Booth includes: Perfect Venue Canada s premier woodworking event returns to - Halls 1 and 2 of the International Centre - where WMS has enjoyed its highest attendance and record-setting exhibit space. Halls 1 and 2 provide buyers with a seamless transition from hardware to machinery exhibitors and convenient traffic flow to/ from registration and food service areas. Exhibitors and attendees alike prefer the International Centre for its many conveniences: Non-union facility Ease of move-in and move-out Convenient access for local drive-in traffic Complimentary parking Across-the-street location of Pearson International Airport Proximity to Toronto restaurants and nightlife 8 back drape and 3 side drape for linear booths ID sign for linear booths One exhibitor press release and one hi-res photo on One company and product listing in pre-wms special sections in October FDMC On-Line Exhibitor Listing: Minimum of six months pre/post-show visibility including your key contact information and product category listings on Listing, booth number and company description in WMS Show Directory VIP code to invite unlimited customers to the show floor as well as free access to WMS show marketing templates Discounted registration to November 2 conference Options to engage with November 2 conference through conference sponsorships

5 Elevate your Brand by Adding the Following Opportunites to your WMS Marketing Plan WMS Sponsorships and Branding Registration Kick Panels: Be the first thing attendees see when they arrive for the conference and expo and the last thing they see leaving for the night. Registration kick panels let you brand an area EVERY attendee has to visit - $4,000 WMS Conference Sponsor: Be THE brand on this growing conference and be part of these educational and informative sessions that are called by attendees unexpectedly fun and informative - $11,500 (Exclusive) Lanyards: 6,000 lanyards distributed to all the attendees to wear throughout the week. Have your branding on every attendee. Sponsor responsible for production - $2,500 Tote Bags: Your logo on a tote bag given to every conference and expo attendee at check-in! Sponsor provides 5,000 qty - $1,500 Aisle Floor Decals (Package of 4): Stand out from the crowd with the high impact aisle carpet decals. A package of four 4 x4 decals with your company name or logo front and center - $2,000 Tote Bag insert: Sponsor provides items for 5,000 tote bags - $750 SOLD Standing Sign Boards: Purchase a 1 meter, double-sided board located in high-traffic areas: a perfect opportunity to showcase your company logo and promotional message for all to see. Includes production, installation, and dismantle - $1,400 Key Note Speaker: Sponsor a keynoter before the show floor opens on Friday, November 3 or Saturday, November 4. Sponsorship includes pre-speaker promotion, welcoming remarks by sponsor and 22 x 28 sign during keynote - $1,500 November 2 Plant Tour Transportation: Engage with groups heading to ProPly Custom Plywood in Toronto - $2,500 Luncheon: This sit down luncheon for all conference attendees gives sponsors an opportunity to address the audience, provide hand outs and be promoted in all pre-show, post-show and onsite promotion Pricing TBD (Limited to 3 Companies) - Call for Pricing WMS Advertising Text ads on WMS e-newsletters: $500 each. WMS e-newsletters sent to 7,000+ subscribers twice a month through the show WMS Landing page Rectangle digital ad: 300 x 250 $90 CPM with a 10,000 impression minimum up to 4 advertisers total WMS Landing page Leaderboard digital ad: 970 x 90 $95 CPM with a 10,000 impression minimum up to 4 advertisers total WMS Show Directory ads: Contact KleiserMedia, bert@kleisermedia.com, for more information

6 WMS is promoted by print, digitally and online to reach professional woodworkers in Canada and the United States through: Direct mail Active electronic communication plan providing attendees with compelling reasons to attend WMS Woodworking Network website featuring upto-date exhibitor information and products, WMS news and conference schedule: Display ads and digital promotions with the leading Canadian and U.S. woodworking publications and websites: Support from leading woodworking trade associations to attract their members to the exhibit floor including: AWMAC ACSP Bluewater Alliance CHPVA CMA CKCA CWMDA WCMA WMMA WMC Canadian Finishing & Coatings Manufacturing (CFCM) Wood Industry Woodworking Woodworking Network For More Information and to Reserve Space Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo Show Management c/o Hall-Erickson, Inc. 98 E. Chicago Avenue Westmont, IL Tel: WMS GENERAL INFORMATION Harry Urban, Business Development Director Woodworking Network WMS CONFERENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM Bill Esler, Editorial Director Woodworking Network