The International Woodworking Machinery and Supply Fair - U.S.A.® held August 20-23, 2008 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, welcomes participants from around the world. With more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2006, including 262 exhibiting companies from 35 countries and nearly 25,000 buyers, including 2,333 buyer/attendees from 85 countries, IWF is the one place to see all that the world has to offer in the woodworking machinery, flooring, door/windows, plastics, solid surfacing, machine tooling and related industries.
IWF strives to make international participation in the fair as easy as possible. Use the links on this page to learn about VISA applications and tips for a successful application. Useful information including transportation, embassy and consulate contacts, trade associations and more can be found in the International Visitors Lounge. IWF 2008 is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyers Program promoting opportunities for American companies to meet and network with potential buyers from overseas. Read more about participating in the program at IWF here. At the fair, international visitors can take advantage of the International Business Center with translators and a dedicated registration area. IWF 2008 promises to be more successful than ever before. Make sure you don't miss it!