Hatton-Brown Publishers, Inc. and the Arkansas Timber Producers Assn. (ATPA) have joined forces to sponsor the next In-Woods Expo, a major demonstration/display of forestry equipment, supplies and services that ATPA launched in 2004 and held again in 2007 and 2011. In-Woods Expo 2015 is scheduled June 18-20 on a rolling pine plantation site managed by Weyerhaeuser Co. outside of Hot Springs, Ark.
ATPA partnered with the Forest Resources Assn. (FRA) in sponsoring the first three successful events, but FRA, which has undergone a change in leadership and focus in the last two years, chose not to partner again, opening the door for ATPA to consider other options, according to Larry Boccarossa, ATPA Executive Director.
“Our board explored several partnership options to strengthen planning, publicity, and execution strategies. We believe working in collaboration with Hatton-Brown will enhance the success In-Woods Expo has experienced in prior years,” Boccarossa said. “Hatton-Brown will serve as the main conduit in promoting the show to its numerous connections across the U.S. and internationally. In addition, this partnership will leverage the publicity resources in key renown Hatton-Brown publications, including Timber Harvesting, Southern Loggin’ Times, and Wood Bioenergy, to reach key audiences including exhibitors and attendees. In addition, this partnership will streamline registration through online avenues and payment collection, enhancing our capabilities to attract and encourage participation. We are very excited about this opportunity and our partnership, and believe In-Woods Expo 2015 will be one of the best shows we’ve been a part of.”
Speaking for Hatton-Brown, Co-Publisher DK Knight said, “We consider it a privilege for Hatton-Brown to join the ATPA team in helping plan, promote and implement In-Woods Expo 2015. By combining the live show experiences of both organizations, H-B and ATPA expect to present the best expo in the series.”
The first expo planning committee meeting was held in late April. For emerging expo details, visit www.arkloggers.com.