Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition (EXPO), hosted by the Southern Forest Products Association, is headed to the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia, from August 18-20, 2027.
“EXPO flourished in Nashville at the Music City Center in 2023 and 2025, exceeding expectations and showcasing the strength of the longest-running forest products show in the industry,” said Eric Gee, SFPA’s executive director. “In mid‑2025, SFPA began working to secure dates for the 2027 EXPO. Due to the increased popularity of Nashville as an event destination, traditional summer dates with the Music City Center were not available.”
SFPA staff then conducted a site selection process and, after careful review, identified Savannah as the most suitable location for EXPO 2027.
“Savannah places EXPO in the heart of the Southern Pine lumber community, while preserving our commitment to a high-quality, accessible, and cost-conscious event for exhibitors and attendees,” Gee said.
Located right on the Savannah River just across from the city’s historic and tourist district, there is plenty to do after an exciting day on the show floor.
Stay tuned to SFPAexpo.com for announcements. Booth sales for the 39th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition are scheduled to open in May 2026.
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ABOUT FOREST PRODUCTS EXPO
Since 1950, the Forest Products Machinery and Equipment Exposition has provided a place for both hardwood and softwood sawmillers to gather, celebrate new technology, network, and learn about the industry’s latest machinery and equipment. Click here for a recap of Forest Products EXPO 2025.
The three‑day tradeshow offers attendees solutions spanning nearly every stage of the manufacturing process – from raw material handling and crane operations to metal detection, scanning technologies, log optimization, drying, grading, sorting, packaging, and distribution. EXPO provides an environment where new technologies flourish, industry leaders connect, and forest products manufacturing sector can discover new opportunities.