Timber 2009
Forest Products Equipment and Technology Exposition

Timber 2009 will be the best marketing opportunity to reach forest product companies in the leading hardwood producing state in the nation. Timber 2009 will be held May 29 - 30 at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days site at Rock Springs, Pa., nine miles southwest of State College on Pa. Route 45. Centrally located and easily accessible to forest product companies in Pennsylvania and surrounding states, the 55 acres of exhibition grounds include indoor and outdoor exhibit options, with ample space for on-site and “ in-the-woods” equipment demonstrations.

Timber 2009 combines the resources of PFPA—Pennsylvania’s largest forest products trade association—and Penn State, the state’s land-grant university that offers a nationally recognized forestry and forest products program, as well as experience in hosting quality commercial trade events.

The Right Show for Exhibitors

Pennsylvania is home to more than 2,700 forest products companies and more than 500,000 forest landowners. Timber 2009 offers exhibitors an affordable way to show yMarch 19, 2008 of high-quality, industry-focused attendees.

A comprehensive attendee marketing effort will target loggers, sawmills, value-added processors, and forest landowners in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

Timber 2009 has affordable space rental rates and FREE electricity and forklift services.

The Right Show for Attendees

Attendees can explore the equipment and services of an estimated 100-plus exhibitors that are focused on serving the needs of the forest products industry. See up-close machinery demonstrations, experience new and emerging technology, visit with business assistance specialists, and attend seminars to learn about new ideas and business opportunities—all without an admission or parking charge.

For More Information

Bob Oberheim, Event Manager
The Pennsylvania State University
318C Tyson Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-2873
Fax: 814-865-1677
E-mail:

To receive an exhibitor registration packet, call 814-863-2873

Timber 2009 is co-hosted by the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association and Penn State and is supported with a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Hardwoods Development Council.