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ContentsLook forward to seeing you at IWF ................................ page 3

New for IWF 2012 ............................................................... page 4

Exhibitor Listing ................................................................. pages 5-12

IWF 2012 Educational Conferences ............................... pages 13-19

Symposia and Conference at a Glance ......................... page 20

All Day Symposiums ......................................................... pages 21-25

Design Emphasis Participating Schools ...................... page 26

Housing and Travel Information ..................................... page 27

Housing and Travel Maps ................................................ page 28

Advance Registration Form ............................................. page 29

IWF 2012 Challengers Award® ....................................... page 30

Atlanta Itinerary Suggestions ......................................... pages 31-33

IdeasOne idea, one solution could save you thousands of dollars. One idea, or one new business connection could improve your revenue by thousands of dollars. Find what you didn’t know existed Over 130 first-time exhibitors are exhibiting at IWF 2012. Hundreds of new products will be on display many of which you have never seen and may not have known they existed.

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Only at IWF can you see and compare the latest technology available to the marketplace.Thousands of industry professionals from all 50 states and over 50 countries will attend IWF. What’s in it for your company at IWF 2012?KnowledgeAt IWF 2012 you will be able to meet with the industry’s technology experts from the top suppliers of machinery, supplies and services.TechnologyThousands of products will be on display at IWF. In your business it’s important that you are aware of how these products can improve your business and what new technology is now available. See and compare products from similar companies at IWF.EducationIWF has expanded our Educational Conference to 27 educational sessions.There will also be four new Symposiums for IWF 2012. The program includes your peers and industry leaders who have troubleshot the challenges and found solutions that you will be able to implement in your business. Networking There is nothing more valuable than a face-to-face connection with other industry professionals. Meet with new or current suppliers.

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• Hundreds of new products

• Over 130 first-time exhibitors

• New Product Showcase

• Educational Sessions

• Student Design Emphasis Competition

• Finalists for the Challengers Award

• Upholstery Pavilion

• IWF Atlanta Hospitality Discount Program

(Discounts on dining, attractions & amenities throughout the city)

Go online to www.iwfatlanta.com and use the myIWFGPS to set your agenda for IWF 2012

before the show and at special areas on the show floor during IWF.


August 22-25, 2012 • Atlanta, Georgia • www.iwfatlanta.com

2012 Symposiums:

• From Low Tech to High Tech- The Finisher’s Guide to Perfect Results

• Door & Window Manufacturer:Getting Lean, Green and Keeping up

with Market Trends

• Closets- Your Niche for Growth

• Exploring Countertop Options:Turning Opportunity Into Profit

• Business Survival and Growth

• Business Strategies for an Evolving Market

• How to Specify Engineered Hardwood Products

• Regulatory Issues Affecting the Furniture Industry - What’s New and What’s Coming Soon

• From Strategy to Results

• Working Local and Regional Markets for New Sales of Cabinets, Furniture, and Millwork

• The ECO3-Home and How Foam Fabric and Frame Components Fit Into This Home Concept

New for IWF 2012



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Exhibitors as of 3-31-2012

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20-20 Technologies, Inc.

3A Composites USA, Inc.

AA & H Industries Inc.

A Lewis Manufacturing, Co.

Abatron

Accurate Technology

Accu-Systems, Inc.

AceCo Precision Manufacturing

ACIMALL

Adams Wood Products, Inc.

Adservco Group

Advanced Affiliates, Inc.

Advanced Greig Laminators

Adwood Corporation

AFEMMA

American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA)

Air and Water Systems, LLC

Air Handling Systems

AirVANTAGE Tools

AkzoNobel

Ali Industries

All*Star Adhesive Products, Inc.

Alliance Knife Grinding & Moulder Service, Inc.

Amana Tool Corporation

Amandus Kahl USA

American Adhesive Coatings, LLC

American Fabric Filter Co.

American RENOLIT Corporation

Amertop Inc. DBA JDI Hardware MFG.

AMMA Lock Hardware

Anderson Group America

Anest Iwata USA, Inc.

AOM Spray Equipment

Apollo Sprayers International, Inc.

Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc.

Apquip Company

Architectural Woodwork Institute

ARMINIUS Tooling, Inc.

Arrow Tooling

Art for Everyday Inc.

ArtCAM developed by Delcam

Ashland Hercules Water Technologies

Asia Plastics Industrial Company

ASORA

Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers

Atlanta Hardwood Corporation

Atlas Copco Compressors LLC

Audubon Block Co.

AWI Quality Certification Corporation

Axiom Industries, Inc.

BBad Dog Tools

Baker Products

Baltic-American Concord

Banks Hardwoods, Inc.

Barberan/Production Finishing Technologies

Bardo Abrasives

BauschLinnemann North America, Inc.

Becker Acroma, Inc.

Becker Pumps Corp.

Beijing Bangjia Wooden Products Co., LTD

Beland Forest Products, Ltd.

BENZ Incorporated

Berenson Corp.

Bessey Tools North America

Better Vacuum Cups, Inc.

Betterley Industries, Inc.

BHK of America

Biele S.A.

BIESSE AMERICA

Big Horn Corporation

Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc.

Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation

Black Bros. Co.

Blum, Inc.

Boeshield T-9®

Bohlke Veneer Corporation, M.

Boise Cascade, LLC

Bond Corp.

Bosch Power Tool Co.

Box on Demand

Brookside Veneers Ltd.

Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln

Brushy Creek Custom Doors, LLC

BS & B Pressure Safety Management, LLC

CC.A. Technologies

Cabinet Makers Association

Cabinetmaker & FDM / CabinetMakerFDM.com

CabParts, Inc.

Campbell Moulding

CAMWorks / Access Mfg. Systems



Exhibitors as of 3-31-2012Cantek America, Inc.

Carbide Cutting Tools SC, Inc

Cards of Wood, Inc.

Caron Industries

Carter Products Company, Inc.

Castle, Inc.

CCF Industries

Cebi Kilit Ve Mobilya Aksesuarlari San Tic As

Cefla North America

CEMAR Electro, Inc.

Centric, Inc.

Century Hardware

CERATIZIT

Certainly Wood Inc.

Champion / CompAir / Hydrovane

Chemetal

Ching Hwa Advertisement Co., Ltd.

Chiyoda America, Inc.

Choice Brands Adhesives

Chongqing Changhong Woods Co. Ltd.

Cim-Tech.com, Inc.

Cixi Yushun Electric Appliance Co. Ltd.

Clarke’s International, Inc.

CMS North America, Inc.

CNC Technology, Inc.

Collins Companies

Col-Met Spray Booths, Inc.

Colonial Saw Company, Inc.

Colovos Co.

Columbia Forest Products

Co-Matic Machinery Co., Ltd.

Compass Stair Software Inc.

Composite Panel Association

CompX International

ComSurge Tooling, Inc.

Comtrad Strategic Sourcing

Comvi Enterprise Co., Ltd.

Consun Furniture Hardware Factory

Continental Fiber LLC

Cooper Enterprises, Inc.

Costa & Grissom Machinery Co., Inc.

Coveright Surfaces

Craftsman Leather / Piel, Inc.

Cresswood Shredding Machinery

CRP Industries Inc. / Perske

CSE Automation, LLC

Custom Accents / Handisolutions

CWB, Wood & Wood Products and Closets, Vance Pub.

DDan-Am Company / DBA SATA Spray Equipment

Danver Stainless Steel Cabinetry

Danzer Veneer

Darlington Veneer Company, Inc.

Daubert Chemical Company, Inc.

DCT Leathers

Decotone Surfaces

Deimco Finishing Equipment

Delmhorst Instrument Company

DELTA Power Equipment Corporation

Denray Machine, Inc.

Deulen Tools

Dieffenbacher USA, Inc.

Dimensions in Tooling, Inc.

Direct Lighting

Diversified Machine Systems

Dodds Company, Alexander

Dongguan Hoone Furniture Hardware Factory Co., Ltd

Doucet Machineries, Inc.

Drawer Connection, Inc

Dubois Equipment Company, Inc.

Dustek, Division of Boshco, Inc.

Dynabrade, Inc.

Dynaric Inc.

EEagle Superabrasives, Inc.

EAM-Mosca Corporation

Ebner Vyncke

EdgeCo, Inc.

EFS International Holding LTD

Electronic Wood Systems Gmbh

Element Designs

Elias Woodwork

Elmo Rietschle - A Gardner Denver Product

Epilog Laser

Era Architectural Hardware Factory

ETemplate Systems

Eterna Lighting

ETP Transmission, Inc.

European Woodworking Machinery Company

Eurosoft, Inc.

EuroVinyl Plus USA LLC

Everglow Furniture Components, Inc.

Exhibitors as of 3-31-2012Excel Dowel & Wood Products, LLC

Exco Colombiana S.A.

EX-FACTORY INC.

Expo AMPIMM

E-Z Mix

EZE-LAP Diamond Products, Inc.

FF & B Architectural Millwork, Inc.

Fagor Automation Corp.

Fandeli International Corporation

FDM Asia / FDM China

FELDER Group USA

Felins USA, Inc.

Ferrari America, Inc.

Ferro Industries, Inc.

FIMMA Brasil

Finish Tech Corporation

FJM Security Products

Flakeboard

Flamex, Inc.

Flexaust Company

Flexible Materials, Inc.

Flex-Trim® U.S.A. Inc.

Flying Dutchman, Inc.

FOREZIENNE MFLS

Forward Wisconsin, Inc.

Foshan Shunde Huatai Metal Goods, Ltd.

Foshan Shunde Junaobao Hardware Co., Ltd.

Foshan Shunde Lovely Family Metal Products Co., Ltd

Foshan Tianan Plastics Co., Ltd

Foust Metal Works, Inc.

Franklin International

Franmar Chemical, Inc.

Freeborn Tool Company

Freeman Corporation, The

Freud America, Inc.

Friedman Corporation

FS Tool Corporation / FS Cruing

Fulterer USA

Funder America, Inc.

Furnlite, Inc.

Future Lighting

GGannomat / Tritec

Gaosheng (Kaochuan) Woodwork Co., Ltd

Gau Wei Super Hard Tool Co., Ltd.

GEM Industries

Gemini Industries

General Finishes

General International Mfg. Co. Ltd.

General Tools & Instruments

Georgia Forestry Commission

German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Assn/VDMA/LIGNA Hannover

Gesong Enterprises Co., Ltd.

Giben America, Inc.

Gibraltar, Inc.

Gingrich Woodcraft, Inc.

Global Abrasive Products, Inc.

Global Finishing Solutions

Global Plywood & Lumber, Inc.

Global Shop Solutions

Global Tooling & Supply Co.

GO Packaging

Goff’s Enterprises, Inc.

Golden Vantage (HK) Ltd.

Goodspeed - Intorex s/a.

GRACO, Inc.

Grass America Inc.

Great Lake Woods, Inc.

Great Lakes Custom Tool Mfg., Inc.

GreCon, Inc.

GREX Power Tools

GRK Fasteners

Grupo Alvic / Lioher Enterprise Corp.

Guangzhou Huadu Lusterful Hardware Work Factory

Guangzhou Vase Hardware & Electric Co., Ltd.

GUHDO-USA Inc.

Guilin Gemred Sensor Technology Co., LTD

Gyokucho Trading Co., Ltd., Japan

HH+H System, Inc.

H3D Tool Corp.

Hafele America Co.

Hangzhou Advance Hardware Manufacturing Corp.

Hans Weber Sales & Service Corp.

Hansentek

Hanstar Hardware Asia Co., Ltd

Harbin Hi-Tech Machinery Co. Ltd.

Hardware Concepts, Inc.

Hardwoods Specialty Products

Hasko Machines

Heartland Fasteners, L.L.C.





Exhibitors as of 3-31-2012Heico Fasteners, Inc.

Helmitin Adhesives

Hengcheng Tools

Henkel Corporation

Hera Lighting, L.P.

Hettich America

Hickory Saw & Tool, Inc.

Highland Industries Inc

Hi-Tech Duravent

HMT Manufacturing Inc

Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc.

Honeyville Metal, Inc.

Hood Distribution

Horizon Wood Products

Hot Melt Technologies, Inc.

HPVA - Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association

HSD USA

Huifeng Furniture Hardware Factory

Hunt Country Components

Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc.

Hurst Engineering

Hymmen Industrieanlagen GmbH

IICA North America

Ice Edge Business Solutions

IKO International, Inc.

ILVA-USA

IMA America Corp.

IMAL PAL

Imperial Blades LLC

IMS USA LLC

INDAUX

Indiana Architectural Plywood, Inc.

Indiana Dimension, Inc.

Industrial Molded Rubber Products

Industrial Timber & Lumber Company

Inter-Mares Trading Co. Inc.

International Saw & Knife Assoc

International Wood Products Association

Interprint, Inc.

Intertek Industrial Corp.

INVIS (North America), Inc.

ISFA - International Surface Fabricators Association

Italpresse USA, Inc.

ITW Finishing Equipment Americas

ITW Industrial Fastening

ITW TACC

JJ. LOEWER GmbH + Co. KG

James L. Taylor Mfg / JLT Clamps / Cameron Automation

Jamieson Laser LLC

JCT Products

JDS Company

Jenp Jou Enterprise Co. Ltd

Jet - Powermatic

Jiangyin Diamond Tools Co., LTD

Jiashan Far Plan Imp & Exp Co., LTD

Jieyang Biaozhi Hardware Co. Ltd.

Jieyang Canhuang Hardware Products Co. Ltd.

Joos USA, Inc.

JOULIN North America LLC

Jowat Corporation

KKaeser Compressors, Inc.

Kanefusa USA Inc.

Kay Industries, Inc.

KCD Software

Keen Products

KEITH Mfg. Co.

Keller & Co.

Kerfkore Company

Kern Lasers, Inc.

Keystone Laminates, Inc.

Keystone Wood Specialties, Inc.

Keytrix Data Systems, Inc.

King Slide Works Co., Ltd.

Kings Mountain International

Kleiberit Adhesives USA, Inc.

Klingspor Abrasives, Inc.

Koch Ltd. Machinery & Systems

Koelnmesse GmbH - INTERZUM

Komo Machine, Inc.

Konig North America

Koppe Timber Trading GmbH

Kreg Tool Company

Kremlin Rexson Inc.

KVAL, Inc.

LLacey Harmer Company

Laguna Tools, Inc.

Lamigraf, S. A.

Lamin-Art

Laminate Technologies, Inc.



Exhibitors as of 3-31-2012LAMITECH S.A.

Langboard, Inc.

Langdon, Inc.

Larick Machinery Inc.

Laser Products Industries

Lauderdale-Hamilton, Inc.

Laurey div. Strategic Brands, Inc.

LCH Products, Inc.

Leadermac Machinery Co., Ltd.

Leasing Resources, Inc.

Lee Valley & Veritas Tools

Lee’s Decorative Showcase

Leitz Tooling Systems, Inc.

Leitz Tooling Systems, Inc.

Lenderink Technologies, Inc.

LENMAR – a Benjamin Moore® Company

Leuco Tool Corporation

Lewis Lumber Products, Inc.

Liberty Woods International

Lico Machinery, Inc.

Lignomat USA, Ltd.

Lignum Consulting

Losorea Packaging, Inc.

LP Building Products

MM.L. Campbell

Martin Woodworking Machines Corp.

Marwood, Inc.

Massaging Insoles by Healthy Feet, Inc.

Master Magnetics, Inc.

Mastercam / CNC Software, Inc.

Mastercut Tool Corp.

Masterduct, Inc.

Maya Positioning Equipment Mfg. Co., Inc.

MB-Maschinenbau GmbH

Medi Mall, Inc.

Mereen-Johnson Machine Company

Micro Jig

Microvellum, Inc.

Middle Tennessee Lumber Co., Inc.

Midwest Hardwood Corporation

Milesi USA

Miltec UV

MION & MOSOLE I.A.I. SpA

Misenheimer, Inc.

MJB Wood Group, Inc.

Mohawk Finishing Products

Molemab Abrasives USA

Montgomery Industries International, Inc.

Moon’s Saw & Tool, Inc.

MultiCam, Inc.

Murphy Plywood

NN.R. Murphy Ltd

NAP GLADU

National Casein Company

National Hardwood Lumber Association

NBMDA

Nederman, Inc. (formerly Dantherm Filtration)

Newexaktsaw

Newman Machine Company, Inc.

Nordfab Ducting

Nordson Corporation

Nordson Corporation Industrial Coatings Group

North American Plywood

Northern Apex Corporation

Northern Contours

Northland Corporation

Northway Industries, Inc.

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.

Novaflex Hose

Nuova S.I.V.A.M. SpA

Nyle Systems LLC

OO2 Filtration

Ogden Group

OKE Carbide Co., Ltd.

Oliver Machinery Company

Olon Industries, Inc.

Olympus Lock, Inc.

Omega National Products

OmegaCube Technologies

OMGA, Inc.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc.

Oneida Air Systems, Inc.

Onsrud, C.R., Inc.

Onsrud, LMT LP

Opti-Sand Incorporated

Original Saw Company, The

OSAI, a division of Prima Electro

Osborne Wood Products, Inc.

OSI Machinerie

Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc.




PPacksize, LLC

Pan American Screw / Deerwood Fasteners Int’l

Panel Buddies.com (DBA) Midcoast Mfg & Supply LLC

Panel Processing

Panolam Industries International, Inc.

Paramount Extrusions Company

Parson Adhesives, Inc.

Parton Lumber Company

Peerless Saw Company

Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co.

Peter Meier, Inc.

Planit Solutions, Inc.

Plum Creek MDF, Inc.

Plummer Forest Products

PMK Machinery LLC

PNC Korea LTD.

Pollmeier Inc

PolyBak by Richwood Industries

PopLite Specialty Panels

Popular Machinery and Tools, Inc.

Precision Drive Systems

Presto Lifts Inc.

Prevost Corporation

Prime Estimating & Software Services, LLC

Prime Lumber Company

Prodim USA LLC

ProEdge, Inc.

ProTech Group

PS Wood Machines

Putsch & Company

QQingdao Sunshine International Co., Ltd.

Quanzhou Shuangyang Diamond Tool Co., LTD

Quart International Company Limited

QuickScrews International Corp.

Quietaire Corporation

RR&D Coatings, Inc

R. S. Hughes

Ram Group, Inc., The

RazorGage, Technical Services, Inc.

Rees-Memphis, Inc.

REHAU Incorporated

Renner Wood Coatings

Rev-A-Shelf, Inc.

Rhodes Systems International, Inc.

Richelieu Hardware

Richmond International Forest Products

Riken USA Corporation

Riverside Tool Corp.

Rockler / Benchdog

Ron Jones Hardwood Sales, Inc.

Roseburg Forest Products

Roura Material Handling

Royce//Ayr Cutting Tools, Inc.

RT Machine Co. Inc.

Ruf US, Inc.

SS D Machinery, LLC

SA International

Saber Diamond Tools, Inc.

Safety Speed Manufacturing

Safranek Enterprises, Inc.

Salice America, Inc.

Samet Kalip ve Madeni Esya San ve Tic A.S.

SandMan Products, LLC

Saw Systems

Saw Trax Manufacturing Co., Inc.

SawStop

Sawyer Bentwood, Inc.

Schattdecor, Inc.

Schelling America, Inc.

Schmalz, Inc.

Schmidt Co., Inc., Charles G.G.

Schneeberger Corp., J.

Scientific Dust Collectors

Scilm America

SCM Group North America

Sealeze, A Unit of Jason Inc.

Seemac, Inc.

Selby Furniture Hardware Co., Inc.

Senoplast

SFR Industries, Inc.

Shanghai Meaton Trade Co., Ltd.

Shapes Unlimited, Inc.

Sharp Tool Company, Inc.

Shelter Forest International

Sherwin-Williams Company, The

SHOPCARTS/adapa, Inc.

sia Abrasives, Inc. USA



Exhibitors as of 3-31-2012Siempelkamp L.P.

SIERRAPINE

Sigma Tool & Machine

SigmaTEK Systems, LLC

SII Dry Kilns

Sikai Hardware Co., Ltd.

Silky Saws

Silver Machine, Inc.

Sindmoveis / Orchestra Brasil

SKF USA Inc.

SL Laser Systems, LP

Slide-Maker Export Corp.

Smartech International, LP

Solid Wood Systems, Inc.

Somerset Wood Products

Southeast Tool, Inc.

Southworth Products Corp.

SpecialtyTools.com

Spotnails

SSI/Klockner Pentaplast

Stafast Products, Inc.

Stairway Manufacturers’ Association

Stanza Machinery, Inc.

Star Mutfak Ve Mobilya Aksesuarlarisan Tic Ltd Sti

Star-M International Ltd.

States Industries LLC

Steel City Tool Works

Stiles Machinery Inc.




Stubai Werkzeugindustrie reg. Gen.m.b.H.

Stylam Industries Ltd.

Sugatsune America, Inc.

Sumec International Technology Co. Ltd.

Super Thin Saws Inc.

Superior Veneer & Plywood

SuperMax Tools

Sure Tack Systems, Crist Company, Inc.

Surrey Tool Company Ltd

Suzhou Rongxun International Co., Ltd.

Sweed Machinery, Inc.

SYARIKAT KAYU-KAYAN JAYAKAS SDN BHD

Sylka, Inc.

Synergy Thermal Foils

TTactic Sampling Product

TAFISA Canada, Inc.

Taiming Enterprise Holding Co., Ltd.

Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association

Tanos

TAWI USA, Inc.

TECE Dekor Paper Printing & Impregnation A.S.

Techniks

Teknatool

Temple-Inland

Tenn-Tex Plastics, Inc.

TENRYU America, Inc.

Terminus

Teverpan MDF Levha San. Ve Tic A.S.

Thermwood Corporation

Thomco Specialty Products, Inc.

Thompson Forest Products International

TigerStop LLC

TIGRA USA Inc.

Timber Products Company

Timesavers, Inc.

Tisfoon Ulterior Systems

Tokyo Automach Co., Ltd.

Tong Fong Cutters Co., Ltd.

Toppan Interamerica, Inc.

Tormek

TradeSoft, Inc.

Triple Crown Products, Inc.

T-Tool USA LLC

Tung Tai Handle Ind. Corp. (Dongguan Lin Tai Timber Company Ltd.)

TW Lighting

UU*C Coatings Corporation

U.S. Futaba, Inc.

U.S. Metal Works, Inc.

Ultimizers, Inc.

Uneeda Enterprizes, Inc.

Uniboard

Unique Machine & Tool Co.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.

Universal Spring Co.

USNR

UV Group Plc




VVac-U-Clamp

Vacuum Pressing Systems, Inc.

Vacuumpods.com

Valspar

Valuemax Tools Manufacturing Co.

Vauth - Sagel (Sales Office)

VD-Werkstätten GmbH&Co. KG

Vecoplan, LLC

Vectric, Ltd.

Vega Enterprises Inc.

Veneer Systems, Inc.

Veneer Technologies, Inc.

Vicwood Group

Vits Technology GmbH

Vollmer of America Corp.

Voorwood Company

Vortex Tool Co., Inc.

Vytek (Vinyl Technologies)

WW Squared Diamond Tool LLC

Wagner Electronics

Waliton Hardware Maun Co., LTD

Wall Lenk Corporation

WalzCraft Industries

Wandres Corporation

WEIMA America, Inc.

Weinig / Holz-Her

Wenzhou Heli Synthetic Leather Co., LTD

Wenzhou M&C Foreign Trade Co., Ltd.

Wenzhou Union Hardware Co., Ltd

West Fraser Mills Ltd.

West Virginia Development Office

West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone

West Wood Products

Western Pneumatics, Inc.

Western Pulp Products Company

Wheeland Lumber Company

Whiteside Machine Company

Williams & Hussey Machine Co., Inc.

Wintersteiger, Inc.

Wood Component Manufacturers Association

Wood Industry

Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA)

Wood Products International BV

Wood Products Manufacturers Association

Wood Tech Enterprises, Inc.

Wood Technology, Inc.

Wood Works, Inc., The

Woodcraft Supply, LLC

WoodEye North America, Inc.

Woodline USA

Woodshop News

WoodStream Services

WOODWEB, Inc.

Woodworker’s Supply, Inc.

Woodworking Machinery Industry Assoc. (WMIA)

X, Y, ZYan’s Industrial Co., Ltd.

Yichun Xincheng Furniture Co., Ltd.

Yoder Lumber Company, Inc.

Zamma Corporation

Zhejiang Langchao Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.

IWF 2012 Educational ConferenceSession Titles and Descriptions



Regulatory Issues Affecting the Furniture Industry - What’s New and What’s Coming Soon

Session Code: FAU1

Partner: American Home Furnishing Alliance

Presenter: Bill Perdue, VP of Regulatory Affairs: AHFA

Date: 8/22/2012

Time: 9:00am-11:00am

Product safety and environmental regulations continue to impact home furnishings manufacturers of all sizes, as well as the suppliers to those manufacturers. From the federal formaldehyde emission regulation to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, companies need to keep abreast of compliance requirements to avoid costly missteps. As the official voice of the residential furniture industry, the American Home Furnishings Alliance is “at the table,” helping regulators understand our industry and working to advance commonsense solutions that will not harm our industry’s global competitiveness. In this comprehensive overview, AHFA’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Bill Perdue, will take IWF attendees beyond the campaign rhetoric to the unavoidable responsibilities within today’s regulatory environment.

The ECO3-Home and How Foam Fabric and Frame Components Fit Into This Home Concept

Session Code: FAU2


Presenter: Bill Perdue, VP of Regulatory Affairs: AHFA

Date: 8/22/2012

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

The American Home Furnishings Alliance developed a series of three furniture-specific environmental programs which will help safely manage our world’s natural resources for current and future generations. Eco3 Home products are manufactured by companies that have committed to all three initiatives. This means they are working to incorporate eco-friendly business practices into 1) core manufacturing operations, 2) global operations, and 3) product design and development. By creating a standardized format for reporting these details on home furnishings, we hope to make it easier for you to make informed decisions for your home and family. Join Bill Perdue as he explains how the program works and provides you with the safety, health, and environmental information that must accompany each piece of furniture carrying the Eco3 Home label.

Re-Shoring and Case Studies

Session Code: FAU3


PresenterHarry Moser, Founder: Re-Shoring Initiative

Date: 8/22/2012

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

The Re-shoring Initiative, founded by Harry Moser aims to bring good manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. In order to do this, manufacturers and suppliers must recognize the total cost of ownership, i.e. the profit/loss impact of both off-shoring and re-shoring. The Re-shoring Initiative offers the knowledge and tools to help manufacturers assess costs and make the right sourcing decisions to reduce their total cost of ownership of parts and tooling, to improve their balance sheet and make product innovation more effective. Join Mr. Moser and learn first-hand how Re-shoring can help bring back jobs and profitability to America. This session will include case studies from companies who have started to re-shore.

Business Survival and Growth

Session Code: BMG1

Partner: Davis Woodruff

Presenter: Davis Woodruff, President: Management Methods, Inc.

Date: 8/22/2012


Overcoming the challenges of today’s business environment requires clear principles and strategies that are the foundation of survival. Growth follows, but survival comes first. In this session Davis shares common sense tips and principles for survival and growth during these difficult times. Davis presents information that participants can use immediately upon returning to work. Each participant will receive a printed card of business survival and growth principles, a business assessment tool and specific work assignments to apply immediately upon returning to work to help reinforce the lessons learned.

SympoSia and ConferenCeS at-a-glanCe



IWF 2012 Educational Conference (continued)Session Titles and Descriptions

From Strategy to Results

Session Code: BMG2

Partner: Davis Woodruff

Presenter: Davis Woodruff, President: Management Methods, Inc.

Date: 8/22/2012

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Results not activity are what counts and business results are usually measured in terms of dollars. With this basic premise, this session focuses on identifying and deploying strategies for your business to survive, innovate and grow while staying focused on results. Davis will provide practical insights on moving from strategy to results. Participants will take away a process that can lead from strategy to actual results when applied properly and a strategy/results review tool.

Business Strategies for a Changing Market

Session Code: BMG3

Partner: Wood Component Manufacturers Association

Presenter: Steve Lawser, : WCMA

Date: 8/22/2012


Is your current business model still relevant to your customers? The panelists will share with you how they have maximized their company’s exposure in order to increase sales and market share. Do you know where your next sales opportunity may come from? Do you know how to respond to ever-changing markets? This fast-paced seminar will help you reengineer old, ineffective ways of doing business and creatively advance in new directions. These experienced pros demonstrate with real examples how to redesign your business model through a strong understanding of customers and suppliers, market realities, and innovative use of their company’s strengths and capabilities.

Recruiting, Retaining, and Managing an Age-Diverse Workforce

Session Code: BMG4

Partner: Wood Products Manufacturing Association

Presenter: Phil Bibeau, Executive Director: WPMA

Date: 8/24/2012

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Four different and unique generations are active members of the workforce for the first time in our history. Some companies find themselves faced with dealing with four generations of employees under the same roof at the same time, which can be quite a challenge. This unique situation is creating both excitement and frustration for managers as they try to get the best from four distinct groups: Traditional, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millenials. Learn about each of these groups, what makes them tick and why. Learn the unique characteristics of each group and how you can reach them as employees and reach out to them as potential employees. Find what workers from each generation want, how they work, and what they can contribute to the success of your organization.

Moving From Residential to Commercial Woodwork

Session Code: BMG5

Partner: Cabinet Makers Association

Presenter: Rick Thaler, : CMA

Date: 8/23/2012

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

This seminar is designed for cabinetmakers and woodworkers whose primary focus has been in residential work, and who are contemplating changing their business focus to commercial work, or who have already begun making the change and are running into problems or questions. Rick Thaler will cover the definition of commercial work, the differences between types of commercial work, how to find a develop a commercial clientele, how to look at commercial contracts, how to estimate and project manage commercial work, along with tips and red flags as the woodworker gets further into the commercial arena. Financing, bank relationships, billing and collections will be discussed as well.





Working Local and Regional Markets for New Sales of Cabinets, Furniture, and Millwork

Session Code: BMG6

Partner: North Carolina State University

Presenter: Harry Watt, Business Improvement Specialist: NCSU

Date: 8/22/2012

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

A marketing “how-to” session for growing sales in local and regional markets for cabinets, furniture and millwork value-added wood products. Multiple small shop owners and managers will discuss how they have focused on local and regional markets in order to sustain and/or grow sales during the challenging economy since 2008. Ideas on how to leverage resources that shops typically have will be presented to provide attendees with improvement ideas they can consider when developing new business strategies and planning activities. Options for Internet sales and dealing with independent representatives will be discussed. This session will focus on local and regional markets that typically involve managing more product and customer variety at lower volumes in order to maintain and grow sales and profit margins. Another important discussion in this session is learning how a shop can improve its product development and supporting functions of engineering, purchasing and cost estimation to being able to service the high variety/low volume business customer. This session will also include a discussion by a lender to small wood shops on how to obtain financing to support a wood products business that sells in local and regional markets.

Financial Management / Money Matters

Session Code: BMG7

Partner: Architectural Woodworking Institute

Presenter: Greg Heuer, CSI: AWI

Date: 8/23/2012

Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm

While there are courses on this topic taught at every business school and junior college, this workshop should focus on cost accounting concepts for custom woodworking operations, and the unique needs of the bid-and-negotiation style of work so many firms do. It should include definitions of common accounting terms; cash flow analysis; labor costing; material costing; factory overhead calculations; the cost-volume-profit relationship; and budgeting/reporting mechanisms.

Wood Properties and Identification: What You Need to Know

Session Code: BMG8

Partner: Franklin Furniture Institute

Presenter: Amy Garrard, Assistant Professor: Franklin Furniture Institute

Date: 8/22/2012

Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm

Depending on the properties of a given wood type, it may or may not be suitable for an application. Understanding what these properties are, what affects them, and which ones are important is knowledge that anyone who uses wood needs. This workshop will introduce you to these properties and will look at the anatomy of the wood that influences how a piece of wood behaves. Participants will be able to identify basic wood species, and describe their properties. Discussions of the Lacey Act will be covered as they relate to Wood Identification.

Wood Protection for the Forest Products Industry

Session Code: BMG9

Partner: Franklin Furniture Institute

Presenter: Amy Garrard, Assistant Professor: Franklin Furniture Institute

Date: 8/23/2012


Wood is literally the building block for the majority of residential and much of the commercial structures in the United States. Wood also is the main resource utilized for the packaging industry to transport many different items throughout the country. Wood Protection can take on many different forms and this session will explore the different biological agents that attack wood and how best to minimize their effect on the final product whether it is your house or a pallet used to transport products around the world.





Back to Basics: How to Write a Marketing Plan

Session Code: MKT1

Partner: IWF

Presenter: Philip Zaleon, Owner: Z promotions & design, Inc.

Date: 8/23/2012


With so many marketing options at our disposal, many businesses of all sizes dive in before they have developed a comprehensive marketing plan. This topic will look at each step involved in developing a marketing plan, including defining your competitive advantage, establishing a budget, developing creative and messaging options, looking at advertising possibilities and putting it all into action. Each participant can walk away with a marketing plan, or the tools required to create one.

Reaching Today’s Customers at the Buying Moment

Session Code: MKT2

Partner: IWF

Presenter: Philip Zaleon, Owner: Z promotions & design, Inc.

Date: 8/23/2012

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

According to the researchers at Google, the shopping paradigm has shifted. After consumers are stimulated to make a purchase, they no longer visit stores to make buying decisions. They immediately go online, go to mobile devices and research their purchase there. In today’s marketplace, if a customer comes to you - they are yours to lose. They have done their research and are ready to do business with you.

7 Rules for Great Web Content

Session Code: MKT3

Partner: IWF

Presenter: Ralph Bagnall, : ConsultingWoodworker.com

Date: 8/24/2012


Video is the fastest and most powerful way to get attention and traffic to your website. Google attaches more and more importance to your content, and who is sharing your content, every day. Learn seven simple rules that will show you how to add great video and written content to your website. You’ll learn simple and inexpensive techniques to produce web content for your company, just as industry players such as Rockler and Woodworker’s Journal Magazine. You will also learn how to find and use other people’s video and written content to improve the look of your website, and drive more traffic to it. You’ll see how low cost, low tech tools and equipment can give you professional looking results for under $1,000.00.

Systems for Sales: Using Software for Sales Success

Session Code: MKT4

Partner: IWF

Presenter: Rick Hill, : WoodReps.com

Date: 8/24/2012

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

This seminar will show participants how to choose and use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) programs for tracking and promoting sales activities. It will focus on the small to medium shop that cannot afford custom programming, but still needs a way to coordinate inside and outside sales people. Taught by Rick Hill, this seminar will show what information to track, what to ignore, how to get your sales team onboard, and realistic expectations for their cooperation. Discussions will also focus on working with factory and independent reps with these systems.





How to Use Dyes

Session Code: MFG1

Partner: Dakota County Technical College

Presenter: Mitch Kohanek, : DC Tech College

Date: 8/24/2012

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Successful wood finishing shops have learned to incorporate more than one application of color to their woodwork. They use dyes, stains, glazes, and toners to match or create the colors the client is looking for. If you are not currently working with these finishing materials we would like to help you get started. We will show you the tools and techniques that will change the way you finish your wood. Product information and technical procedures will be covered.

Color Matching

Session Code: MFG2

Partner: Dakota County Technical College

Presenter: Mitch Kohanek, : DC Tech College

Date: 8/24/2012


This class is designed to have you think like an artist in order to find the color you want faster. If you can’t afford a computerized color matching system, you can do it by eye. It does not matter if you are using dyes, stains, glazes, or toners, color theory is the same. Learn how to mix your colors more efficiently by understanding how color works.

Lean Manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints

Session Code: MFG3

Partner: IWF

Presenter: Bob Buckley, : True 32 Custom Cabinetry

Date: 8/24/2012


Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints have been topics of discussion and debate for some time, so Bob Buckley will illustrate how he has applied the principles of both systems to his kitchen, bath and entertainment cabinetry manufacturing operation. The origins of each system will be covered briefly, and then on to the implications and advantages of utilizing these two systems together in any size manufacturing environment. Using real life examples, attendees will leave with workable concepts that capitalize on the synergy gained by using these two manufacturing systems when applied appropriately to their manufacturing plants.

Lean 2.0 - Workplace Organization On Steroids

Session Code: MFG4

Partner: IWF

Presenter: Jim Lewis, : The Center for Lean Learning

Date: 8/23/2012

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Broadening the application of the 5Ss (Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) to cover all of the tools in the Lean toolkit in order to add continuity and standardization to the Lean transformation process. Example - Reducing inventory by Sorting all of the necessary inventory for immediate need from unnecessary inventory; Setting needed inventory in order so it can be easily retrieved for processing; Shining (cleaning up) the inventory to identify quality issues before processing; Standardizing how inventory will be managed; Sustaining the transformation through audits, engaging all of the staff, and consistently following agreed upon standards and policies.

Automating Your Shop: What Comes First?

Session Code: MFG5


Presenter: Kevin Ward, Owner: A Ward Design

Date: 8/23/2012


Automation can be the next step a shop needs to make in order to increase productivity and profit, reduce costly mistakes, create efficiencies and broaden one’s market. Learn how to gauge if investing in a CNC Router is the right decision for you and your shop’s current level of activity. Kevin discusses the types of automation, necessary machinery and software, as well as preparing personnel for the technology. He will discuss how to set up a shop floor plan for new machines taking into account





space, power and material handling, and how software can speed up and simplify the drawing and estimating processes. Examples and visuals will show what is available and how everything works together for positive results. Attendees leave informed on the benefits of automation and how to plan for it; the different types of machinery; choosing and using software; and how to set up for maximum efficiency.

Mass Customization

Session Code: MFG6

Partner: Virginia Tech

Presenter: Urs Buehlmann, : Virginia Tech

Date: 8/23/2012


In this workshop, Mass Customization is explained and details about this powerful weapon to maintain profitability in market niches are given. The session will include a discussion on how to implement Mass Customization and examples of companies currently practicing Mass Customization.

Increasing Lumber Yield With ROMI

Session Code: MFG7

Partner: Virginia Tech

Presenter: Urs Buehlmann, : Virginia Tech

Date: 8/24/2012

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Improve lumber yield and operation efficiency by simulating your lumber cut-up using Virginia Tech’s and the USDA Forest Service’s free rough mill lumber cut-up simulation tool ROMI 4.0. Bring your laptop (MS Windows operating system) to install the ROMI software for free and have experts help you get started.

How to Specify Engineered Hardwood Products

Session Code: MFG8

Partner: Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association

Presenter: Kip Howlett, : HPVA

Date: 8/22/2012


Leapfrog from Laminate to High End Concrete

Session Code: NBS1

Partner: The Concrete Countertop Institute

Presenter: Lane Mangum, VP Business Services: CCI

Date: 8/24/2012


Are you missing an opportunity for profits by limiting yourself to laminate countertop fabrication? Concrete is the hottest new surface, and it is high end, custom and opens up endless design possibilities. Best of all, you already have most of the equipment you need to fabricate concrete - woodworking tools. Add a concrete mixer and some key knowledge, and you’ve got the ability to capture entire high end projects instead of giving away the countertop portion to granite shops. Learn what you need to know to be successful with concrete.

Training, Standards, and Certifications in the Industry Today

Session Code: NBS2

Partner: Cabinetmaker + FDM

Presenter: Karl Forth, : CM+FDM

Date: 8/23/2012


For decades the woodworking industry in North America has been wrestling with the issue of skills training. While many of the skills are universal, some are industry-segment specific. Recent developments in setting universal standards, establishment of certifications and designations, and employee credentialing have brought the solution within reach for most employers and employees. For the first time, woodworkers in the U.S. will be able to have their skills and experience documented with a permanent online record. The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America has developed Skill Standards for woodworkers along with a certification program to register all acquired skills for future employment needs. Find out more about this program and how it can help you and your company in managing skill development activities, and in finding and qualifying potential employees. Another important development is the new Professional Certification Program from the Cabinet Makers Association. This certification program is designed to address the entire process of operating small to mid-sized custom cabinet business, including technical and business management issues. Attendees will discover the rationale behind the designations, what each means, and why manufacturing professionals will want to pursue them.



Training of new and potential employees continues to be a critical issue for woodworking companies. WoodLINKS USA, is working to create a strong, skilled workforces so U.S. manufacturers can remain competitive. WoodLINKS will provide an update on current programs and how your company can benefit by getting involved.

Working With Designers & Architects

Session Code: NBS3


Presenter: Joe Knobbe, : CMA

Date: 8/23/2012

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

How to develop, retain, and strengthen working relationships with Design Professionals; determining which of these individuals are good fits and determining which ones are NOT a good fit. Developing long-term professional relationships with Architects and Designers can strengthen your business and your Business standing in the community. Determining which Design professionals fit your business model. Nurturing them, training them and exceeding their expectations should be the goal of your business, all the while remaining profitable.

See Chart on next page for Symposia and Conference at a Glance




Tues., August 21 Wed., August 22 Thurs., August 23 Fri., August 24

SYMPOSIA

From Low Tech To high Tech - The Finisher’s guide To PerFecT

resuLTs

8:00 am - 4:15 pm

door and window manuFacTuring:geTTing Lean, green, and KeePing

uP wiTh marKeT Trends

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

cLoseTs- Your niche For growTh

8:30 - 4:00 pm

exPLoring counTerToP oPTions:Turning oPPorTuniTY inTo ProFiT

9:00 am - 4:45 pm

FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY

TRACK

reguLaTorY issues aFFecTing The FurniTure indusTrY-

whaT’s new & whaT’s coming soon

9:00 - 11:00 am

The eco3-home how Foam Fabric and Frame comPonenTs FiT

1:00 - 3:00 pm

re-shoring and case sTudies

1:00 - 3:00 pm

BUSINESSMANAGEMENT

business survivaL & growTh

9:00 - 10:30 am

business sTraTegies For a changing marKeT

9:00 - 10:30 am

wood ProPerTies and idenTiFicaTion: whaT You need To Know

1:00 - 2:30 pm

From sTraTegY To resuLTs

1:00 - 2:30 pm

worKing LocaL and regionaL marKeTs For new saLes

1:00 - 2:30 pm

wood ProTecTion For The ForesT ProducTs indusTrY

9:00 - 11:00 am

moving From residenTiaL To commerciaL woodworK

1:00 - 2:30 pm

FinanciaL managemenT/moneY maTTers

1:00 - 5:00 pm

recruiTing, reTaining, and managing an age-diverse

worKForce

1:00 - 3:00 pm

MARKETING & BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT

bacK To basics: how To wriTe a marKeTing PLan

9:00 - 10:30 am

reaching TodaY’s cusTomers aT The buYing momenT

1:00 - 2:30 pm

7 ruLes For greaT web conTenT

9:00 - 11:00 am

sYsTems For saLes: using soFTware For saLes success

1:00 - 2:30 pm

MANUFACTURINGhow To sPeciFY engineered hardwood

ProducTs

9:00 - 10:30 am

mass cusTomizaTion

9:00 - 10:30 am

auTomaTing Your shoP: whaT comes FirsT?

9:00 - 10:30 am

Lean 2.0 - worKPLace organizaTion

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Lean manuFacTuring

9:00 - 10:30 am

coLor maTching

9:00 - 11:00 am

how To use dYes

1:00 - 3:00 pm

increasing Lumber YieLd w romi1:00 - 3:00 pm

NEW BUSINESS SECTORS

Training, sTandards, & cerTiFicaTions in The indusTrY TodaY

9:00 - 11:00 am

worKing wiTh designers & archiTecTs

1:00 - 2:30 pm

LeaPFrog From LaminaTe To high end concreTe

9:00 - 10:30 am

SYMPOSIA AND CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE



IWF 2012 Educational Conference (continued)

IWF 2012 Education ConferenceTuesday, August 21 – Friday, August 24, 2012

All Day Symposia

Tuesday, August 218:00 am - 4:15 pm

From Low Tech to High Tech - The Finisher’s Guide to Perfect Results

Symposium Code: FINPartner: NueMedia, LLCPresenter: Ross Scovotti, President/CEO: NueMedia, LLCFour-session all day class covering sanding, color, VOC and NESHAP regulations and ending with a hands-on spray operator training. Sessions include Sanding/Surface Preparation with Diane Shattuck; Dealing with Color with John Howell; Complying with VOC Regulations with David Jackson; and NESHAP and Spray Operator Training by Phil Stevenson.



Discount Price $245After 7/27: $295


Welcome address and Speaker Introduction (Session 1)

Symposium Code: FINPartner: NueMedia, LLCPresenter: Ross Scovotti, President/CEO: NueMedia, LLCTime: 8:00 am -8:15 am

Session 1 - Sanding/Surface Preparation

Symposium Code: FINPartner: NueMedia, LLCPresenter: Diane Shattuck, Coatings Specialist: Wurth GroupTime: 8:15 am-9:25 am

Session 2 - Dealing with Color

Symposium Code: FINPartner: NueMedia, LLCPresenter: John Howell, President: Howell Consulting Services, Inc.Time: 9:30 am-10:40 am

Session 3 - Complying with VOC Regulations

Symposium Code: FINPartner: NueMedia, LLCPresenter: David Jackson, Finishing Specialist: Gemini CoatingsTime: 10:45 am-11:55 am

Session 4 (Part 1) - NESHAP Regulatory Requirements

Symposium Code: FINPartner: NueMedia, LLCPresenter: Phil Stevenson, President: AWFI (American Wood Finishing Institute)Time: 1:35 pm-2:45 pm

Session 4 (Part 2) VR Hands-on Spray Operator Training

Symposium Code: FINPartner: NueMedia, LLCPresenter: Phil Stevenson, President: AWFI (American Wood Finishing Institute)Time: 2:45 pm-4:15 pm




Tuesday, August 218:30 am - 4:00 pm

Door and Window Manufacturer Symposium: Getting Lean, Green and Keeping up with Market Trends

Presented by: DWM Magazine

Moderator/Presenter: Tara Taffera, Editor/Publisher, DWM Magazine

Four-session all day class covering lean manufacturing, green guidelines, a market update and marketing advice for door and window manufacturers and suppliers. Sessions include: Lean Manufacturing; Green Guidelines for manufacturing and advertsing claims; Market Update forecasting for wood industry and door and window market spcifically; Marketing Your Company - how to make your company stand out from the rest.

All Day Symposia (continued)

Lean Manufacturing

Symposium Code: DAW

Partner: DWM Magazine

Presenter: Steve Waltman ,Vice President - Marketing and Communications:Stiles Machinery & Jeff DeLonay, Executive Vice President: Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork

Time: 8:00 am-10:00 am

Hear from a panel of experts, including manufacturers and suppliers, about how to incorporate lean principles into your plant operations. Questions such as how to integrate automated operations into your lean manufacturing plans will be addressed.

Green Guidelines

Symposium Code: DAW


Presenter: Arlene Stewart, President: AZS Consulting Inc.

Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm

The FTC, along with state attorney generals, are cracking down on misleading green advertising claims. Learn from a panel of experts, including an energy expert, and a lawyer, concerning what to watch out for when crafting company materials and when making green claims.

Market Update

Symposium Code: DAW


Presenter: Michael Collins, Vice President- Building Products Group: Jordan Knauff and Co.

Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm

Want to learn the latest on wood markets? Hear from an expert in the wood industry on specific forecasts for wood. The second half of the session will be devoted to the door and window market specifically. The latest housing numbers, plant closures, expansions, etc., will all be discussed.

Marketing your Company

Symposium Code: DAW


Presenter: Debra Levy, Key Communications- Publisher: DWM Magazine

Time: 2:45 pm-4:00 pm

Get ready for a wealth of information regarding marketing your company so your company can stand out from the rest. Have a great safety record? Publicize it. Have a great product mix? Find out the best way to get the word out through various avenues including social media. Want to get the word out to legislators concerning your company and your issues? Learn how to get a legislator to visit your plant. All of this will be discussed and more in this interactive session.





9:00 am - 4:45 pm

Exploring Countertop Options: Turning Opportunity Into Profit

Symposium Code: CTP

Partner: International Surface Fabricators Association

Presenter: Kevin Cole, Communications Director: ISFA

Presented by the International Surface Fabricators Association, this one-day program is designed to provide a wealth of information to both established countertop fabricators, as well as cabinetmakers and casework providers who are exploring best practices for resourcing within the countertop market. Put on by ISFA, the presenters include the owners of successful countertop and architectural millwork companies who are well versed in the technology, techniques and business requirements of countertop operations. The session will cover residential and commercial operations, and encompasses information on a variety of countertop materials. It includes discussions on materials, machinery, outsourcing vs. in-house fabrication and countertop trends.


Tuesday, August 21

Cutting Edge Materials(Performance Characteristics and New Applications)

Symposium Code: CTP


Presenter: Dave Paxton, : Vice President Paxton Countertops

Time: 10:05 am-10:55 am

What Architects Want: How to Get Specifiers’ In Your Corner

Symposium Code: CTP


Presenter: Russ Berry, : President, International Surface Fabricators Association

Time: 11:10 am-12:00 pm

Sponsor Message

Symposium Code: CTP


Presenter: James Hoffman, : Sales Representative, Laser Products

Time: 12:00 pm-12:20 pm

Outsource vs. In-House: The Profitability Tipping Point

Symposium Code: CTP


Presenter: Dave Paxton, : Vice President Paxton Countertops

Time: 1:20 pm-1:55 pm

Cheaper Than You Think: Gearing Your Shop for Countertop Fabrication

Symposium Code: CTP


Presenter: Mike Nolan, : Director of Education: ISFA

Time: 1:55 pm-2:45 pm

Survey Says…Countertop Trends, Margins & Pricing, Consumer Preferences

Symposium Code: CTP


Presenter: Kevin Cole, : Communications Director , Int’l Surface Fabricators Association/Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Magazine

Time: 3:00 pm-3:55 pm






Tuesday, August 21Exploring Countertop Options: Turning Opportunity Into Profit (continued)

Putting it all Together: Case Study

Symposium Code: CTP



Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Time: 3:55 pm-4:45 pm

Closing Remarks

Symposium Code: CTP



Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Time: 4:45 pm 5:00 pm

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Closets - Your Niche for Growth

Presented by: Association of Closet & Storage Professionals

Moderator/Presenter: Janet Svazaz, Director: ACSP

On average, a closet is ordered and installed within 2-3 weeks, unlike the 6-10 weeks a kitchen can take. This is a very short sales cycle compared with other industries. There is often no other large remodeling component to this project. Therefore, the impact on workflow is completely different. There will be a focus on managing just-in-time delivery, short work cycles and customer expectations. In Back Office Operations, expect to learn about projecting and managing shop time, inventory and installation schedules. You might expect that the simplicity of construction and installation would minimize the effort but, in fact, it’s magnified as you try to manage everything in very tight windows of time.

The purchaser of a closet system is looking for precise use of space. Do you know how many inches to allow for a pair of shoes (male or female), a double hanging bar, a stack of sweaters? How do you adjust for someone short, tall or heavy? How do you maximize the use of high ceilings? Why guess? You can expect this seminar to give you specifics about space planning, giving you the knowledge to meet the customer demand for better space.

Members of the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals, experts with years of background in the industry, will share their extensive knowledge with those looking to build on this niche or break into it during this all day symposium on August 21st, 2012.

Why sell closet systems

Symposium Code: CLO

Partner: Association of Closet & Storage Professionals

Presenter: Jeff Klein, : The Closet Specialist

Time: 8:30 am-9:00 am

Manufacturing vs. Component Distribution Construction Methods and Materials

Symposium Code: CLO


Presenter: Mike Carson, : Closet Works

Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am






Tuesday, August 21Closets - Your Niche for Growth (continued)

Sales process(Selling to Women, Sales Cycle, Evaluation of Customer Needs, Customer Expectations)

Symposium Code: CLO


Presenter: Diana Augspurger, : Creative Storage Systems

Time: 10:15 am-11:15 am

Standards for Design (Customer Expectations, Basic Design Tenants)

Symposium Code: CLO


Presenter: TBA

Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Installation Methods(Floor Based Systems, Suspended Systems)

Symposium Code: CLO


Presenter: Jeff Klein, : The Closet Specialist

Time: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Back Office Operations(Suggested Staffing Requirements, Scheduling and Estimating)

Symposium Code: CLO


Presenter: Diana Augspurger, : Creative Storage Systems

Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Photo Presentation on Diversity and Niches

Symposium Code: CLO


Presenter: TBA

Time: 3:15pm-3:45 pm

Panel Discussion and Q&A

Symposium Code: CLO


Presenter: All Speakers

Time: 3:45 pm-4:00 pm


Design Emphasis



Appalachian State University

Art Center College of Design

Auburn University

Brigham Young University

Columbus College of Art & Design

Haywood Community College

Herron School of Art & Design

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Iowa State University

Jefferson Technical College

Kansas State University

Kendall College of Art & Design

Miami University

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Murray State University

North Carolina State University

Oklahoma State University

Parsons School of Design

Pittsburg State University - Wood Tech

Pratt Institute

Purdue University, Forestry and Natural Resources

Purdue University, Industrial Design Dept.

Rhode Island School of Design

Rochester Institute of Technology

Savannah College of Art & Design

Southern Virginia Higher Education

Center/Danville Community College

Tennessee Tech University

University of Bridgeport, Shintaro Akatsu School of Design

University of Florida

University of Oklahoma

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina Greensboro

Western Piedmont Community College

See a fresh approach from college and university design students as they compete for $12,000 in prize money. The Design Emphasis award, featured in a special exhibit area - Booth 3237 in Building A, recognizes outstanding marketable designs in seating, commercial/office/hospitality furniture, case goods, accent tables/accent furniture and design creativity pieces. The pieces featured during IWF 2012 have been chosen by a jury as outstanding examples of the practical applications of an art form. Competition winners will be announced at a special ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 2012 in the Building B Murphy Ballroom.

Design Emphasis 2012Registered Schools

Housing & Travel Information



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Car RentalAvis:Call 800-331-1600; Convention Code: Q031425

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HOTEL Sgl. Rate/Dbl. Rate Parking Fee IWF Shuttle

1. Ellis on Peachtree $137 / $137 $23 Valet Yes

2. Embassy Suites - COP $148 / $158 $24 Valet Walk

3. Glenn Hotel $140 / $140 $26 Valet Walk

4. Hilton Atlanta & Towers $138 / $138 $28 Valet / $28 Self Yes

5. Hilton Garden Inn $135 / $135 $24 Valet/ $18 Self Walk

6. Holiday Inn Downtown $117 / $117 $20 Valet Yes / Walk

7. Hyatt Regency Atlanta $139 / $139 $23 Valet Yes

8. Marriott Courtyard Atlanta $133 / $133 $25 Valet Yes

9. Marriott Downtown $133 / $133 $18 Valet Yes / Walk

10. Marriott Marquis $139 / $139 $15 Valet Yes

11. Omni Hotel $150 / $160 $32 Valet Walk

12. Ritz Carlton Atlanta $157 / $157 $32 Valet Yes

13. Sheraton Atlanta $133 / $133 $29 Valet / $11 Self Yes

14. Twelve $135 / $135 $19 Yes

15. W Atlanta Downtown $136 / $136 $20 Valet Yes

16. Westin Peachtree Plaza $138 / $138 $12 Valet Yes


20. Georgian Terrace $136 / $136 $25 Valet Yes

22. Inn at Peachtree $109 / $109 $10 Self Yes

21. Loews Atlanta $132 / $132 $10 Yes

23. Regency Suites $119 / $119 $18 Yes

24. W Atlanta Midtown $133 / $133 $30 Valet Yes

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30. Atlanta Marriott Buckhead $118 / $118 $12 MARTA

31. DoubleTree Buckhead $112 / $112 $15 Self MARTA

32. Embassy Suites Buckhead $130 / $130 $24 Valet / $18 Self MARTA

33. Grand Hyatt Atlanta $119 / $119 $15 Valet / $10 Self MARTA

34. Hyatt Place Buckhead $110 / $110 Complimentary MARTA

35. JW Marriott $141 / $141 $15 MARTA

36. Marriott Courtyard Buckhead $116 / $116 $15 Self MARTA

37. Ritz Carlton Buckhead $150/ $150 $32 Valet / $19 Self MARTA


50. Hilton Atlanta Airport $110 / $110 Complimentary MARTA

51. Marriott Atlanta Airport $85 / $85 $15 Valet / $4 Self MARTA


60. Hampton Inn Cumberland Mall $79 / $79 Complimentary No

61. Hampton Inn & Suites Six Flags $99 / $99 Complimentary No

62. Hampton Inn Perimeter Center $99 / $99 Complimentary No

63. LaQunita Inn $79 / $79 Complimentary No

Visit www.iwfatlanta.com/hotel/attendee-hotel-and-travel and click on the added value discounts for more savings. Hotels are offering “Extra Savings” only for IWF participants. Get discounts on parking, food and more!

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Advance Registration

IWF 2012 Advance Registration FormWednesday - Saturday, August 22-25, 2012 • Georgia World Congress Center • Atlanta, Georgia, USAPlease complete this form and mail or fax with payment. Please submit a separate form for each person. 2012

To Register: 1. Register online at: www.iwfatlanta.com using the discount code DOC 2. Fax this form to: 301-694-5124 (please do not fax and mail) 3. Mail this form to: IWF 2012, P.O. Box 4088 Frederick, MD 21705-4088

1. Buyer Information: (Type or Print)First Name: _______________________________________________ MI: ___ Last Name: ________________________________________________Title: _______________________________________________________________ Company Name: __________________________________________________Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City: _____________________________________________________ State/Province: _____________________ Zip/Postal Code: __________________Country: ___________________________________________________________E-mail: ___________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Fax: ___________________________________

Discounted Registration Ends July 27, 2012

2. Choose the one category that most closely describes your _____ company's business: (A) Home Furnishings Wood (B) Home Furnishings Non-Wood (C) Home Furnishings Upholstery (D) Business or Institutional Furniture: Wood (E) Business or Institutional Furniture: Non-Wood (F) Business or Institutional Furniture: Upholstery (AA) Custom Woodworking-Residential (Libraries, Home Theaters, Built-ins,

etc.) (BB) Cabinetry: Commercial and Institutional (Laboratory, Medical,

Educational, Retail, Office, etc.) (CC) Cabinetry: Kitchen & Bath Drawer and or Cabinetry Doors (H) Architectural: Custom Manufacturing Design to Specs (I) Stock Millwork and Moulding (J) Retail Environment Store Fixtures/Partitions (K) Veneers, Plywood, Panels (L) Building/Organization: Products and Materials for Commercial or

Residential Construction (EE) Closets/Organization Systems (FF) Flooring (GG) Doors and Windows: Manufacturing/Design (M) Engineered Products Wood, Composites, Panels or Dimensions (HH) Engineered Products Non-Wood, Composites, Panels or Dimensions (N) Forest Products/Harvesting/Wood Processing (II) Countertops: Fabrication and Materials (P) Plastics Fabrication: Sheets/Rods/Shapes/Tubes (Q) Machinery, Tooling, Hardware, Metals (R) Software, Educational Materials (S) Accessories, Gifts, Toys, Specialty Items (T) Distributor: Machinery (U) Distributor: Non-Machinery3. Number of people employed by your company: (A) 01 to 09 (C) 20 to 39 (E) 100 to 249 (B) 10 to 19 (D) 40 to 99 (F) 250 or more4. What is your company's approximate sales volume? (A) Less than $250,000 (E) $5,000,001 to $10 million (B) $250,001 to $500,000 (F) $10,000,001 to $50 million (C) $500,001 to $1 million (G) $50,000,001 or more (D) $1,000,001 to $5 million5. Choose the job title that most closely represents your responsibilities: (A) Owner/CEO/CFO/President/VP/General Manager (B) Sales/Marketing/Purchasing/Accounting/Design (C) Factory or Shop position: Production/Engin/Technical/QC/Maintenance (D) Consultant/Educator 6. Have you attended an IWF before? Yes No

7. Please register me for: Show Badge ............................................................................$ FREE

No one under the age of 16 will be admitted to IWF 2010. I am handicapped and may need special assistance in the event of an emergency.

Please note: You will receive your exhibit badge 4-6 weeks prior to IWF. After July 27, 2012 prices are Exhibits Only: $25. Education Conference Regular Sessions: $55 each. Symposiums as marked. Refunds Substitutions and Cancellations: There are NO refunds or substitutions for exhibit only registrants. There will be NO refunds for “no shows”. Cancellations for Education Conference Sessions and Symposiums are allowed but must be requested in writing and received no later than July 27, 2012. Mail your refund request to IWF, 3520 Piedmont Road, NE Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30305 USA. No cancellations will be accepted if received after July 27, 2012. Refunds will be issued 30 days after the close of the show. No refunds will be given after September 30, 2012. Education Conference Regular Sessions chang-es/substitutions are allowed on a space-available basis, and must be made on-site. You will receive a confirmation of your registration approximately two weeks after your completed form and when payment has been received.

Questions about Registration? Call 866-229-2386Questions about Hotel and Airfare: Call 888-538-8169 Questions about IWF? Call 404-693-8333

Total Amount Due: (Badge+Sessions+donation) OR (Symposium+Sessions+donation) ........................................................................................................$ ________8. Method of Payment: (check one) Only credit card, check or money order accepted. No PO's. By Check (must be in US Funds and made payable to IWF) By Credit Card: Amex MC Visa Card No. _______________________________________________________Exp. Date _______________________________________________________Card Holder Name _______________________________________________Authorized Signature ______________________________________________

Donation: $10.00 Contribution to WoodLINKS-USA to promote industry education .....$ _______

Plus the following Education Sessions: (check all that apply)Symposium and Regular Education Session descriptions can be found on the following pages. To register for a symposium or session(s), check the box next to the code for that session. International registrants registering through the DOC receive one free regular session and receive a second session for half price ($22.50). All other sessions are full price. All sessions are conducted in English.

Symposiums (symposiums are not included in the free session) (FIN) pre-July 27 $245.00/after July 27 $295.00 (CTP) pre-July 27 $175.00/after July 27 $225.00 (DAW) pre-July 27 $175.00/after July 27 $225.00 (CLO) pre-July 27 $175.00/after July 27 $225.00

Total for Symposiums ...........................................................................$ _____Regular Conference Sessions. . . one free session with DOC registration. Second session is half-price.($22.50/$27.50)! additional sessions: pre-July 27$45.00 / after July 27 $55.00 each Total for Conference Sessions ...........................................................................$ ________

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Please note: You will receive your exhibit badge 4-6 weeks prior to IWF. After July 27, 2012 prices are Exhibits Only: $25. Education Conference Regular Sessions: $55 each. Symposiums as marked. Refunds Substitutions and Cancellations: There are NO refunds or substitutions for exhibit only registrants. There will be NO refunds for “no shows”. Cancellations for Education Conference Sessions and Symposiums are allowed but must be requested in writing and received no later than July 27, 2012. Mail your refund request to IWF, 3520 Piedmont Road, NE Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30305 USA. No cancellations will be accepted if received after July 27, 2012. Refunds will be issued 30 days after the close of the show. No refunds will be given after September 30, 2012. Education Conference Sessions chang es/substitutions are allowed on a space-available basis, and must be made on-site. You will receive a confirmation of your registration approximately two weeks after your completed form and payment have been received. 29

Click here to see the 22 finalists for the2010 Challengers Award®.



The IWF 2012®Challengers Award

The Challengers Award®, which will be presented during IWF 2012, is

known throughout the world as the woodworking industry’s highest honor,

recognizing advancements in technology or significant contributions to

environmental improvement: and focuses on companies that have

distinguished themselves by developing innovative technology in

products, materials, supplies and services.

In 2012 the Challengers Award® finalists and winners will again be

recognized all 4 days in a highly visible display area on the show

floor. The special area will provide buyers and the media information

about the 2012 finalists and winners.

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Just two miles east of downtown in Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is home to more than 1,300 animals, including giant pan-das, Sumatran tigers and one of North America’s largest captive gorilla popula-tions. Here you can explore the African plains and Asian forests, visit marvelous mammals, adorable reptiles and amphib-ians. Nearby, the Atlanta Cyclorama (a 360-degree painting accompanied by narration) is home to the world’s largest oil painting of the Civil War, “The Battle of Atlanta.” In addition to housing one of three remaining rotating theatres, this Civil War museum features memorabilia and the locomotive “TEXAS,” as well as period paintings and photographs. Still feeling adventurous? Take a drive up our city’s famous Peachtree Street for more sightseeing and activity. Head to Atlan-tic Station, Atlanta’s premier mixed-use community to fi nd something for every-one (and you only have to park once). Shop boutiques and the open-air market for tons of chic fi nds, see the latest fl icks in IMAX 3-D and enjoy delicious dining from your favorite restaurants. Down the street, delight the kids (and the kid in you) at the Center for Puppetry Arts. The Center is home to the nation’s largest interactive museum devoted to puppetry. Visit “Puppets: The Power of Wonder” to see a few of Jim Henson’s most-beloved characters. The Center also offers weekly performances for kids. Need a bit of inspiration? Visit the Midtown Arts District and gaze at more than 12,000 works in

Atlanta Itinerary Suggestions

Have More Time to Discover Atlanta?the High Museum of Art, a division of the Woodruff Arts Center. Here you can journey through time and across the globe with pieces from 19th century and 20th century American and decora-tive art, modern and contemporary art, photography, African art and folk art. Spend time among the stars. The Fox

Theatre offers live performances, includ-ing Top 40 concerts, Broadway productions by Theatre of the Stars and the Atlanta Ballet’s annual presentation of “The Nutcracker.” If you’re ready for more shopping, then we have the place. Known as “The Beverly Hills of the South,” Buck-

head offers legendary shopping. At Phipps Plaza, get the season’s hottest trends from Giorgio Armani, Jimmy Choo, Versace and more. Next door, Lenox Square houses more than 200 stylish stores including Apple, Kate Spade, Bul-gari and Louis Vuitton. From luxury stores to unique boutiques, Buckhead shopping has everything for the chic, savvy and fabulous. Canvasing 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead, the Atlanta History Cen-ter (AHC) features two historic houses, six signature exhibits and the largest collection of Civil War memorabilia in the world. Great for the entire family, the AHC also offers gorgeous gardens and two de-

licious on-site dining options. If you want to spend more time outside while enjoying a history lesson, visit Stone Mountain Park for a view of the faces of Confeder-ate heroes Robert E. Lee, “Stonewall” Jackson and Jefferson Davis which are carved into the world’s largest exposed piece of granite. The park also houses an antebellum plantation, comprised of original buildings built between 1790 and 1845, and representing an authentic, pre-Civil War Georgia plantation. Once you’re done there, stop in and enjoy the charm-ing, quirky neighborhood of Decatur. Friendly and walkable, this community houses more than 200 boutiques, restau-rants and galleries.month.

Hungry? For an authentic Atlanta treat, try a chili dog and Frosted Orange at The Varsity, the world’s largest drive-in. Enjoy one of Atlanta’s favorite taco joints, Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, with their laid back atmosphere, friendly wait staff and addictive guaca-mole that Atlantans have grown to love. Serving made-from-scratch Southern staples for more 65 years, Mary Mac’s Tea Room is a landmark Atlanta eatery. Offi cially named “Atlanta’s Dining Room,” it offers enticing entrées such as chicken and dumplings, grilled whole catfi sh and fried green tomatoes.

Visit Atlanta.net on your mobile phone to learn everything you need to know about the city when you’re on the go. Atlanta’s mobile site offers location-based search, making it easy to fi nd places

to eat and things to do right around you.

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Start your time off with a splash! Georgia Aquarium – the world’s largest aquarium – is an underwater wonderland, home to more than 100,000 creatures from 500 species. Swimming, diving and lurking among the 10 million gallons of water, you’ll fi nd dolphins, penguins, beluga whales, sea otters, piranhas and so much more. Other wow-worthy activities include AT&T Dolphin Tales, Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow, and behind-the-scenes tours and lectures. Next door, learn all about the world’s most beloved bever-age at World of Coca-Cola. Featuring a multisensory 4-D theater where view-ers can join the “Search for the Secret Formula,” live action bottling line and opportunity to taste more than 60 bever-ages from all around the world, visitors of all ages will fi nd happiness in these bottles. When exploring, be sure to book a VIP Guided Tour to fi ll you in on the many exhibits, including an extraordinary 1880s soda fountain and more than 1,200 never before-displayed artifacts. Before you leave, be sure to cuddle up with the 7-foot-tall Coca-Cola Polar Bear and grab a complimentary glass bottle of classic formula Coca-Cola. Just across the street, Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta features hands-on exhibits and activities where kids ages 8 and younger can learn and explore. Whether it’s building a sandcastle, paint-ing on the walls or exploring the latest special exhibit, children will discover why it’s a smart place to play. Courtesy of Target Free Second Tuesdays, all visitors can enjoy free admission from 1 p.m. until closing on the second Tuesday of each month. Get behind the camera at CNN Center, the world headquarters of CNN, CNN International and HLN networks. The Inside CNN Studio Tour offers three guided tours where visitors can sit at an authentic news anchor’s desk, go behind the-scenes of their favorite daytime shows and just maybe meet one of their favorite on-air personalities. The CNN VIP Tour offers exclusive access behind- the-scenes and an expanded ex-

Atlanta Itinerary SuggestionsGot a Few Hours to Discover Atlanta?

perience of CNN Worldwide. Enjoy year-round, family-friendly entertainment in Centennial Olympic Park. Right in the heart of downtown, the home of the 1996 Olympic Games offers concerts, festivals, seasonal activities and the world’s largest Fountain of Rings.

Need Some Dining Options Nearby? For casual cuisine, head to Ted’s Mon-tana Grill for famous bison burgers and Mellow Mushroom for made-to-order pizza. Dantanna’s at CNN Center com-bines culinary excellence with the enter-tainment value of sports, or try Taco Mac at Philips Arena offering delicious chef-inspired menu & family-friendly sports bar atmosphere; the largest draft and bottle selection around. Cool off with a cold one at Max Lager’s Woodfi re Grill, a Georgia-based brewery, or head to the Hard Rock Café Atlanta for delicious dishes with a side of memorabilia from fan faves such as Elvis, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and more. Let Alma Cocina introduce you to a refreshing new approach to contempo-rary Mexican cuisine. For fi ne dining, visit the Atlanta Grill at The Ritz Carlton Atlanta hotel for Southern-inspired cui-sine in a lounge-like atmosphere.

Visit Atlanta.net on your mobile phone to learn everything you need to know about the city when you’re on the go. Atlanta’s mobile site offers location-based search, making it easy to fi nd places to eat and things to do right

around you.

Want to Cover More Ground?Explore even more of Atlanta with City Segway Tours’ 3 hour tour, an en-tertaining and unique way to get a lay of the land in downtown Atlanta. The Segway tour is perfect for both those new to the city and Atlanta veterans. Discover a new way to explore the city with ATL-Cruzers Electric Car Tours, Atlanta’s only electric car tour company. Their 75 minute guided tour is fi illed with history, trivia and hidden neighborhood hotspots. This intimate and eco-friendly tour covers a 14-mile loop of the city.


Atlanta is one of the top 10 retail markets in the country and the shopper’s paradise of the Southeast. Just six miles north of downtown, Buckhead houses two of the metro area’s most upscale malls. Since 1959, Lenox Square has served as the Southeast’s premier shopping destination, anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s, and features 250 specialty stores such as ADIDAS, Herve Leger, Michael Kors, Fendi, A/X, Microsoft and coming soon, XXI Forever (Forever 21 concept). Just across Peachtree Street from Lenox, Phipps Plaza is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Belk. It also offers more than 100 stores, including Tiffany & Co., Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Juicy Couture, Elie Tahari, Bar-neys New York CO-OP, Versace, Vince, Michael Stars, Bottega Veneta and com-ing soon, Arhaus Home Furnishings and Legoland Discovery Center. On Midtown’s west side, the 138-acre Atlantic Station entertainment and retail complex show-cases unique establishments such as Swedish clothing retailer H&M, superstore IKEA and the city’s only West Elm home store and also holds outdoor artists’ mar-kets almost every weekend.

Neighborhood Nooks The city’s neighborhoods are a great place to fi nd antiques, art galleries, arts and crafts stores, thrift shops and boutiques. The Virginia Highland area is known for its wonderful boutiques and interesting shops; Decatur has been

Atlanta Itinerary Suggestions

Discover Great Taste and Local Flavorcoined as the “Mallternative” for its funky stores on the Square, as well as premier gourmet store and cooking school The Cook’s Warehouse (with locations in Mid-town and Brookhaven also) and fabulous art galleries; the Westside district, from Chattahoochee Avenue down to the Howell Mill Road/Marietta Street intersec-

tion, boasts establish-ments such as the Westside Marketplace, a hot spot for design-ers and antique lovers, and White Provi-sions, with residents, boutique retailers and restaurants; Little Five Points, with the best eclectic shopping around; and Castle-berry Hill includes

numerous art galleries, as well as No Mas! Hacienda, featuring Mexican imports, accessories, lighting and furniture and architectural custom design.

Atlanta’s Cooking Up TalentAtlanta has emerged in recent years as a genuine foodie’s destination. Home to numerous “Top Chef,” “Iron Chef” and “Chopped” contestants, Atlanta’s dining scene is sizzling with competitive spirit. “Top Chef,” “Top Chef All-Stars” and “Iron Chef” alum Richard Blais (one of the country’s most innovative chefs and the winner of BRAVO’S season eight “Top Chef All-Stars”) brought gourmet

burgers to Atlanta with his Flip Burger Boutiques in Westside and Buckhead and now has teamed with Barry Mills to serve as a menu consultant to HD1, of-fering an approachably modern take on the hot dog (think Merguez lamb sausage with red currant compote) in the heart of Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood. Puerto Rican native Hector Santiago (“Top Chef” Season 6) has brought a Latin American and Spanish fl avor to the city with Pura Vida, while another Season 6 contestant, the lovable, red-bearded, and tattooed chef Kevin Gillespie, oper-ates Woodfi re Grill and contributes ice cream fl avors to Morelli’s in East Atlanta. Kevin Rathbun (of Rathbun’s, Kevin Rathbun Steak and Krog Bar in Inman Park) showed Bobby Flay the meaning of “throw down” on “Iron Chef America,” and “Iron Chef” alum Linton Hopkins brings regional Southern fl avor to Res-taurant Eugene and Holeman and Finch Public House in Buckhead. Take the fl avor home with bread from Hole-man and Finch Bread, Co. Atlanta chef Suzanne Vizethann emerged victorious in summer 2011 on “Chopped” on the Food Network. Vizethann — a personal chef and co-creator of The Hungry Peach — joined a list of local chefs who have appeared on the program, including Tom McEachern, corporate executive chef at Ray’s on the River, and Jef-frey “Cheffrey” Gardner, South City Kitchen Midtown sous chef.

Visit Atlanta.net on your mobile phone to learn everything you need to know about the city when you’re on the go. Atlanta’s mobile site offers location-based search, making it easy to fi nd places

to eat and things to do right around you.


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