WMMPA - Event Calendar

Event Calendar

WM® Plant Tours
8/8/2010 - 8/11/2010
O.Henry Hotel - Greensboro, North Carolina

The pre-meeting to the MMPA's 47th Summer Business Meeting is a plant tour of several WM® member facilities. Join us as we visit East Coast Moulding Co, Stiles Machinery, and Weinig USA before we head to Asheville for the educational sessions at the Grove Park Inn.

Headquarters for the WM® Plant Tours will be the fabulous O. Henry Hotel located in the heart of Greensboro. Room rate is $159.00 per night without taxes/fees. Room reservations must be made through the WM® office to secure the deeply discounted room rate. Once the block sells out, the rate will jump to $249.00 without tax/fees for a King Bed. Reserve now by calling the WM® staff at (530) 661 - 9591.

Plant tour route and Lexington BBQ details coming soon!

MMPA 47th Summer Business Meeting
8/10/2010 - 8/15/2010
Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina

CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA / REGISTRATION FORMS (then scroll down)

Join us as WM® manufacturers descend upon the historic Grove Park Inn located in Asheville, North Carolina. This business meeting will be precluded by plant tours of East Coast Moulding Co., Stiles Machinery, and Weinig Group.

The Grove Park Inn sells out each weekend during the summer. Attendees are encouraged to make their room reservations as early as possible. Room rate is $199.00 per night without taxes and resort fees. The room block discount cut-off date is Friday, July 9, 2010. You may make your reservation either online or by telephone with the MMPA's group reservation code: 68W2BM.

ONLINE BOOKING: www.groveparkinn.com TELEPHONE RES: 800-438-5800

Mark you calendar now to arrange your schedule to be with your MMPA friends in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Watch this space for meeting updates!

Tecno Mueble International
8/19/2010 - 8/22/2010
Guadalajara, Mexico

Industrial woodworking and furniture supply show. WM® members interested in attending Tecno Mueble as part of the association's ACP Program should contact the WM® office.

Productivity Information Exchange (PIE) Planning Session
9/13/2010 - 9/13/2010
Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Calling all Associate members! The next Productivity Information Exchange (PIE) will take place March 2011. Join the PIE leadership as they lay out the next event. Call the WM® office to attend this event.

Strategic Planning Session
9/13/2010 - 9/14/2010
Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina

This strategic planning session will focus on the next 1.5 years for the MMPA with a special highlight on the organization's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Members interested in attending should contact the WM® office.

48th Winter Business Meeting Planning Session
9/15/2010 - 9/17/2010
Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina

The Planning Committee will be touring Charleston, SC, and exploring optional activities to offer the attendees in March 2011. Members interested in attending the winter business meeting session should contact the WM® office.

Cityscape Dubai
10/4/2010 - 10/7/2010
Dubai International Exhibition Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cityscape Dubai brings together international investors, developers, government and investment authorities, leading architects, designers, consultants and all senior professionals involved in the real estate industry. WM® members interested in attending Cityscape Dubai as part of the association's ACP Program should contact the WM® office.

Maderalia
11/3/2010 - 11/5/2010
Valencia, Spain

International fair for woodworking machinery and tools, wood and furniture supplier fair in Valencia, Spain. WM® members interested in attending Maderalia as part of the association's ACP Program should contact the WM® office.

Japan Home Show
11/17/2010 - 11/19/2010
Tokyo Big Site, Tokyo, Japan

US building materials manufacturers and exporters are invited to participate in the Japan Home & Building Show 2010 (JHBS 2010) EBPA/State of WA pavilion. JHBS is the largest annual residential construction and building materials trade event in Japan and a must for US companies and their Japanese agents creating brand awareness, test marketing new products or seeking distribution partners.

Last year, the show featured 560 exhibitors in 895 booths and attracted over 88,000 visitors. JHBS 2010 features focus events on Home Renovation & Design, Stone & Ceramics for Construction and Products for Home Centers to maximize traffic during the show.

Japan Lumber Importers Assn Trade Mission
12/7/2010 - 12/9/2010
Tokyo, Japan

The Japan Federation of Housing Organizations, Judanren, works with the government and administrative agencies on legislative matters affecting the housing industry in areas such as taxes, codes, energy, and the environment. Large national housing companies such as Sekisui House, Daiwa House, Panahome, Sumitomo Forestry, Misawa Home and Mitsui Homes are active members of Judanren.

The Japan Importers’ Association (JLIA) consists of trading companies and distributors that are importing wood products and logs into Japan. This forum will be an opportunity to learn about the changing dynamics of the Japanese distribution and to exchange information on the economy and housing industry.

Interzum China
3/27/2011 - 3/30/2011
Guangzhou, China

Interzum Guangzhou is one of the largest furniture production trade fairs in Asia and the definitive one-stop platform for participants to meet buyers, manufacturers and suppliers from all vertical sectors of the furniture manufacturing, production and design industries.

Whether the business focuses on design, raw materials & components, woodworking process, or manufacturing and finishing technology, Interzum Guangzhou, being held concurrently with the China International Furniture Fair CIFF, provides an international avenue of business opportunities for buyers and manufacturers.

Dubai Wood
4/5/2011 - 4/7/2011
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai International Wood & Wood Products Show, the region’s premier destination for wood business.

Interzum Koln
5/25/2011 - 5/28/2011
Koln, Germany

Interzum Koln is the leading global event for the furniture and interior construction industries' supplying sections. This is where the trends and visions that will create future living spaces using modern materials, outstanding design, and exclusive innovations come to life.

Vietnamwood 10
10/12/2011 - 10/15/2011
Saigon Exhibition Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Wood processing and furniture making industry show. WM® members interested in participating in Vietnamwood as part of the association's ACP Program should contact the WM® office.