Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo - WMS 2027
Event Date
November 17–19, 2027
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS) is billed as the national event for Canada's wood industry. For more than four decades, WMS has connected Canada's woodworking professionals with the world's most prominent machinery manufacturers and industry suppliers. The show returns to the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke (near Pearson International Airport) for its 2027 edition.
WMS attracts industry professionals from throughout Canada and represents all secondary wood industry sectors including manufacturers of residential and office furniture, cabinets, architectural woodwork, components and more. The show presents the largest assemblage of industrial woodworking machinery and supplies manufactured around the globe, with product displays running the gamut from advanced and classical woodworking machinery through software, cabinet hardware, and decorative surface products.
Beyond the exhibits, WMS delivers education right on the show floor. The three-day event is augmented by the WMS Live conference, where each day the WMS Live Stage serves up free presentations on technology and design trends, business management and other timely topics. It is a worthwhile stop for anyone sourcing machinery, tooling, hardware, materials or software for wood products manufacturing.
Show Highlights
- WMS Live conference: Held right on the expo floor, the WMS Live Stage delivers free daily presentations on technology and design trends, business management and other timely topics.
- Student Day: WMS 2027 features the third biennial Student Day, presented by the Wood Manufacturing Council and WMS, giving high school and postsecondary woodworking students a first-hand look at the products used in today's wood products manufacturing operations.
- Comprehensive product categories: Exhibits span hardware, wood components, decorative surfaces, raw materials, closet/garage and home organization products, panel processing machinery, CNC machinery, solid wood processing machinery, cutting tools, sanding and finishing equipment, CAD/CAM/ERP software, portable power tools, wood waste management and dust collection.
Booth Pricing
Exhibit space at WMS is priced per square foot, with lower rates for larger footprints. Based on the most recently published rates:
- 100–399 sq ft: approximately $24.50 per sq ft
- 400 sq ft and more: approximately $23.00 per sq ft
- 800+ sq ft: approximately $21.50 per sq ft
These exhibit space rates were published as: 100–399 SQ FT $24.50/SQ FT, 400 SQ FT and more $23.00/SQ FT, and 800+ SQ FT $21.50/SQ FT. Rates for future editions may vary; confirm current pricing with the show's exhibit manager.
Registration
WMS registration details for 2027 are published through the official Woodworking Network event site. Prospective attendees should visit the show's website to register and to view the current event schedule and show hours.
For exhibiting and sponsorship, contact the show team directly. To reserve exhibit space, contact Gavin McAuliffe, Exhibit Manager, at (312) 265-9649. General exhibiting and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Tim Fixmer at 414-807-3540.
History
For more than four decades, WMS has connected Canada's woodworking professionals with the world's most prominent machinery manufacturers and industry suppliers. Canada's largest woodworking event successfully relocated to the Toronto Congress Centre in 2025. WMS 2025 attracted industry professionals from throughout Canada, representing all secondary wood industry sectors including manufacturers of residential and office furniture, cabinets, architectural woodwork, components and more. WMS is owned and operated by CCI Canada Inc. and produced by Woodworking Network.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does WMS 2027 take place?
WMS 2027 runs November 17-19, 2027, at the Toronto Congress Centre, located at 650 Dixon Road in Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario, near Pearson International Airport. Expo hall hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
Who should attend WMS?
WMS is aimed at professionals across Canada's secondary wood industry, including manufacturers of residential and office furniture, cabinets, architectural woodwork, and components. It is Canada's leading marketplace for those sourcing machinery, tooling, hardware, materials, decorative surfaces and software.
What can I see and do at the show?
WMS presents one of the largest assemblages of industrial woodworking machinery and supplies from around the globe, from CNC and panel processing machinery to software, hardware and finishing products. The free WMS Live Stage offers daily presentations on technology, design trends and business management, and the event also features a biennial Student Day.
How much does it cost to exhibit at WMS?
Exhibit space is priced per square foot, with recently published rates of about $24.50/sq ft for 100–399 sq ft, $23.00/sq ft for 400 sq ft and up, and $21.50/sq ft for 800+ sq ft. To reserve space, contact Exhibit Manager Gavin McAuliffe at (312) 265-9649, or Tim Fixmer at 414-807-3540 for sponsorship.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
The Toronto Congress Centre is about 2.5 miles from Pearson International Airport and is adjacent to more than a dozen hotels with over 10,000 rooms along Dixon Road, including the Delta Hotels by Marriott, Holiday Inn Toronto – Airport East and the Toronto Airport Marriott. The venue offers parking for over 6,000 cars, and many nearby hotels provide complimentary airport shuttles.
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