The Building Products Expo You Don’t Want to Miss in 2025

If you're in the business of building better, there's one industry event you need to have on your calendar: EXPO 2025, the 38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition. Set for August 6–8, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee, this is where the present and future of the forest and building products industry converge.

Why This Expo Matters

The EXPO is a deeply connected, mission-driven community event. It brings together over 1,300 decision-makers, 200+ exhibiting companies, and leaders across every corner of the industry, from hardwood and softwood sawmills to marketing and procurement professionals.

In short: it’s where deals get done, innovations are revealed, and connections are forged.

Solutions for Every Segment of the Supply Chain

Attendees will find answers to today’s most pressing questions:

• How do we build smarter, leaner, and greener?

• What technologies are transforming mill efficiency?

• Where are the opportunities to automate, streamline, and innovate?

From raw material handling to AI-enhanced scanning, from optimization and grading to packaging and distribution, EXPO 2025 will showcase solutions across every major stage of lumber and building products manufacturing. You’ll see everything from crane operations to the latest in dry kilns and debarkers.  

Face-to-Face in the Heart of the South

There’s a reason this event is returning to Nashville. Centrally located and rich with lumber and manufacturing history, Nashville is within one day’s drive of 73% of the nation’s hardwood sawmills and 35% of Southern softwood sawmills. It’s also home to a vibrant, diverse set of manufacturers, buyers, and suppliers, making it a natural hub for a show that thrives on face-to-face engagement.

In an industry where trust, relationships, and seeing is believing still matter, there’s no substitute for in-person interaction. Whether it’s a handshake that kicks off a deal or a conversation that sparks a new idea, this show is about connections.

Who Attends and Why You Should, Too

Whether you're a C-suite executive, procurement officer, sales leader, or mill manager, this event is designed for people who drive change. According to the Southern Forest Products Association, attendees include:

• 32% Company officers or owners

• 21% Marketing/sales professionals

• 15% Purchasing/maintenance leads

• 10% General managers

• 15% Engineering and operations experts

A Legacy of Innovation, A Future of Possibilities

Since its inaugural launch in 1950, EXPO has been the launchpad for historic equipment innovations, from the first pneumatic debarkers to today’s smart sawmill systems. The 2025 edition promises to carry on that legacy, offering attendees a glimpse into the future of sustainable, data-driven, and digitally enhanced building products manufacturing.

Don’t Just Watch from the Sidelines

The building products and forest manufacturing industries are evolving fast. If you're serious about being a leader in this space, EXPO 2025 is where your plans take root.

Mark your calendar, make your travel plans, and prepare to be inspired. Visit sfpaexpo.com to register and customize your experience.

At The Bridger Group, we connect companies in the building products and interiors sectors with exceptional leaders who drive results. Contact us today.  

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