Tours to include:
Legacy Crafted Cabinets - Mifflinburg, PA
Conestoga Wood Specialties - East Earl, PA
Northway Industries - Middleburg, PA
Gilson Snow - Selinsgrove, PA
Tilo Industries - Lewisburg, PA
Lewis Lumber - Picture Rocks, PA
Bentley & Collins - Pennsdale, PA
WPMA Guest Attendee
This year, the WCMA is inviting members of the Wood Products Manufacturers Association (WPMA) to attend this event by offering the same discounted registration rate enjoyed by WCMA members. Please contact the WPMA office for the online code needed to receive this discount at the time of registration.
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NEKDA Fall Meeting will be October 29-30 in Waterville, ME at the Best Western Plus Hotel. They have great mill tours of Robbins Lumber, Kennebec Lumber and Pride Manufacturing. Stress relief and dinner on Tuesday, and on Wednesday several interesting and helpful technical presentations and their Kiln Operator’s Clinic. These will provide excellent opportunity to see at Robbins and Kennebec, respectively, white pine and hardwood sawing and kiln drying, value added manufacturing of pine planing, profiling and prefinishing and hardwood flooring manufacturing, and manufacture of high volume, precision quality wood items at Pride Mfg. – each great examples of critical importance of quality drying processes and procedures!
Dinner at the Best Western in Waterville, ME
Overnight room rate is special price of $119 ($179 regular).
Stay tuned for convention info here
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Golf at the WPMA Annual Meeting – Wednesday, September 17
Join us for a round of golf at Overlook Golf Course, Lancaster County’s favorite place to play. Just minutes north of Lancaster on Highway 501, Overlook offers golf in its purest form — a beautifully maintained course that’s been voted the #1 golf course in the county by local players for over a decade.
This year, the course is in the best shape it’s ever been — truly a hidden gem waiting to be enjoyed. Pricing includes your greens fee, cart, transportation to and from the course, and a convenient boxed lunch. Club rental is available for an additional fee.
Come early, tee off with fellow members, and enjoy a great day of networking on the fairways!
FSC® Training Session at WPMA 95th Annual Meeting
Don’t miss the opportunity to fulfill your annual FSC® training requirement during the WPMA Annual Meeting in Lancaster!
Tony Lamberton, FSC® Program Manager for WPMA, will lead a dedicated training session covering the FSC® Chain of Custody process, key compliance responsibilities, and practical guidance for day-to-day implementation. This is an ideal chance for both new and experienced FSC®-certified companies to stay up to date, review documentation expectations, and ask questions in an open, supportive environment.
Whether you're already part of the WPMA FSC® Group Program or exploring certification for the first time, this session will provide clarity, tools, and direct access to the expert who oversees your audit readiness.
*included with registration. Time and location on September 17th to be announced in final schedule.
WPMA Business Meeting – Wednesday, September 17 at 3:00 PM
Join us as we gather for the WPMA Business Meeting, beginning with our official roll call and association updates. We’re excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Matt Brauning, who will present Energizing Change: Leading Your Team in Changing Times.
Matt Brauning is an international keynote speaker and leadership trainer, a 3-time best-selling author, and a huge yo-yo nerd. He has filmed 2 movies, you've seen him all over morning Television on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, and he has spoken at places like TEDx, McDonald's, NASDAQ, and the US Air Force Academy.
Matt’s engaging session will inspire you with practical strategies for motivating your team, embracing change, and driving success in an evolving industry. Don’t miss this chance to gain fresh insights and connect with your peers as we shape the future together.
We’re excited to add a timely new session to the WPMA Annual Meeting lineup!
Adam Marsh, President of Ledge Inc., and Evan Bates, Business Advisor at MANTEC, will team up to share how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way manufacturers approach marketing and sales.
From everyday tools to big-picture strategies, Adam and Evan will break down how AI can help streamline processes, reach customers more effectively, and boost growth.
Whether you’re just curious about AI or already testing it out, this session will give you practical takeaways you can use right away.
WPMA Plant Tours – Thursday, September 18
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes at some of the region’s leading woodworking operations. This year’s industry tours will feature two standout facilities: Conestoga Wood Specialties and Keystone Wood Specialties.
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