Author Topic: Richmond Expo 2021 (Read 3408 times)

DR_Buck · « **on:** May 01, 2021, 08:25:13 AM »

Apparently the Richmond Expo 2021 is a go for this year. I got a message from Dan Shade about it and went digging and confirmed its a go. This is only about an hour and 15 minutes from my place so as usual I will be attending.

A quick look at the exhibitors maps as of 1 May, so far it looks like Baker is the only sawmill company registered. I'm wondering if Woodmizer or any others are going to make it. With Woodmizers backlog in orders and new management staff I wouldn't be surprised if they are a no show. I hope I'm wrong.

Attendee registration is here: Expo Richmond 2021 (prereg.net)

EXPO RICHMOND

Brian_Rhoad · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2021, 10:26:27 AM »

According to the Woodmizer website they won't be at any shows until August.

Wallys World · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2021, 07:59:55 PM »

My wife and I are planning on going. Vendor attendence may be light. I looked at the vendor layout list and there are a lot of empty spaces.

VB-Milling · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2021, 10:12:07 AM »

I had intended on going on Saturday, and I've never been before. I didn't browse the vendor list. If its that light, I might be reconsidering. Its just shy of a 2hr ride for me.

Southside · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2021, 02:43:02 PM »

If Yoders is there with the doughnut truck then it would be worth the ride from Venice Beach.

VB-Milling · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2021, 12:23:17 PM »

Do vendors typically bring enough inventory for purchase on the spot or just for show?

If I'm going anyways, and I can save $ on shipping, it seems like a win win.

Yoders! Now I'm hungry!

GAB · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2021, 04:34:20 PM »

Quote from: VB-Milling on May 04, 2021, 12:23:17 PM

Do vendors typically bring enough inventory for purchase on the spot or just for show?

If I'm going anyways, and I can save $ on shipping, it seems like a win win.

Yoders! Now I'm hungry!

I'd say it depends on what you are seeking. Some items might be available only after the show ends. If they do not have to haul it back to their home base you could get a better deal. Cash has an added incentive on some vendors.
GAB

btulloh · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2021, 04:45:26 PM »

Usually Husqvarna has specials on things like ppe and chains and such. Stihl doesn’t seem very enthusiastic about selling stuff and just refer you to their dealers. All bets are off this year though. Just good to see shows are back on, even if they are somewhat limited.

customsawyer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2021, 07:00:14 AM »

When I click on the link it don't go anywhere. Probably me but what are the dates of the show?

VB-Milling · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2021, 07:16:41 AM »

Quote from: customsawyer on May 05, 2021, 07:00:14 AM

When I click on the link it don't go anywhere. Probably me but what are the dates of the show?

21 and 22 May

https://www.exporichmond.com/

nativewolf · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2021, 07:34:20 AM »

Good on stihl for supporting the dealers. I had hoped they would just wait til next year or late fall. This event was critical for the funding of the organization and for the convention area.

Cedarman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2021, 06:50:57 AM »

Will be there Friday. There is always something to learn and people to meet at these shows.
Go with an open mind. Look at all the stuff possible and see how you can adapt it to make your own business more efficient. One machine I bought 5 or 6 years ago cut employees needed from 4 to 1 and double production. 8 fold improvement. You never know what you will see until you see it.

DR_Buck · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2021, 05:57:25 PM »

I'm on track to be there Friday. Probably arrive around noon as I have to drop off some equipment on the way there. I hope to meet up with the Cedarman crew and any other FF members that make it. I'll even wear my Forestry Forum hat.

VB-Milling · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2021, 09:17:38 AM »

I was all set to go, but a few things have come up both Friday and Saturday.

Would like to be able to meet some FF members next year and hopefully COVID19 will be a distant memory and there will be more vendor participation.

DR_Buck · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2021, 03:00:41 PM »

Quote from: VB-Milling on May 20, 2021, 09:17:38 AM

I was all set to go, but a few things have come up both Friday and Saturday.

Would like to be able to meet some FF members next year and hopefully COVID19 will be a distance memory and there will be more vendor participation.

There won't be one next year. The Richmond Expo is every other year.

VB-Milling · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2021, 03:07:26 PM »

Quote from: DR_Buck on May 20, 2021, 03:00:41 PM

Quote from: VB-Milling on May 20, 2021, 09:17:38 AM
I was all set to go, but a few things have come up both Friday and Saturday.

Would like to be able to meet some FF members next year and hopefully COVID19 will be a distance memory and there will be more vendor participation.
There won't be one next year. The Richmond Expo is every other year.

Oh bummer....well then hopefully COVID19 will be a really distant memory and I'll be a halfway descent sawyer by then

red · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2021, 04:11:01 PM »

The Show was always on the Even number years until last year was cancelled

Cedarman · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2021, 07:34:49 PM »

Just got back from Richmond. As usual, always learn a lot. Some new equipment. Saw a skid steer with forks and a buck saw for about 6 grand.For the forks, not the skid steer too. Oh, the possibilities for that thing.
Number of vendors were down, but quality of those there was good. Great opportunity to hear what is really going on in the rest of the country.
Maybe 1 in 100 people wore a mask. Was like Covid never existed, but plenty of hand sanitizer available. DR Buck and I got together and had a great time. Even got to visit Texas Roadhouse Fri evening.
Learned why Tigercat bought up the biochar business.
Pallet people are price makers now rather than price takers as they have been for years.
Looks like I will have to go to the Paul Bunyon show as I missed one vendor that has some neat stuff that I somehow missed.

Dan_Shade · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2021, 07:40:38 PM »

Sorry I missed this one, hopefully I'll get back on track with the next one.

nativewolf · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2021, 08:00:13 AM »

Quote from: Cedarman on May 22, 2021, 07:34:49 PM

Just got back from Richmond. As usual, always learn a lot. Some new equipment. Saw a skid steer with forks and a buck saw for about 6 grand.For the forks, not the skid steer too. Oh, the possibilities for that thing.
Number of vendors were down, but quality of those there was good. Great opportunity to hear what is really going on in the rest of the country.
Maybe 1 in 100 people wore a mask. Was like Covid never existed, but plenty of hand sanitizer available. DR Buck and I got together and had a great time. Even got to visit Texas Roadhouse Fri evening.
Learned why Tigercat bought up the biochar business.
Pallet people are price makers now rather than price takers as they have been for years.
Looks like I will have to go to the Paul Bunyon show as I missed one vendor that has some neat stuff that I somehow missed.

I'll bite...why did tigercat get into biochar, to be clear I did not know that they had. I've looked at it; @Southside and I chatted about it briefly at some point. I think it could be good for some folks but sort of surprised tigercat is there.

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