Our History
A trade show is the cornerstone for doing business in any market, and the shed-building industry is no exception. Shed Builder Expo has roots dating back more than 20 years when Tom Merkert with Capital Forest Products in Annapolis, MD launched ISM Expo (International Shed Manufacturers) sometime around 2011. Capital Forest Products was a frequent exhibitor at numerous building and lumber tradeshows and decided to create a similar event for shed manufacturers. Merkert’s goal was to hold an event where lumber mills could interact directly with shed manufacturers from across the eastern half of the country. Sometime later, Mo Lunsford with Union Grove Lumber launched a customer appreciation event that evolved into building material manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting during his event. Later on, these two events would combine into one and, shortly after, Shed Business Journal (formerly Shed Builder Magazine) took over and rebranded the event as Shed Builder Expo.
Show Schedule*
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
7:00 am - Registration Opens
8:00am – Workshops & Presentations
9:30 am – Workshops & Presentations
10:30 am – Floor Opens
5:30 pm – Floor Closes
Thursday, September 24, 2026
7:00 am - Registration Opens
8:00am – Workshops & Presentations
9:30 am – Workshops & Presentations
10:30 am – Floor Opens
2:30 pm – Floor Closes
*Show Schedule is subject to change
Past Expo Exhibitors
Calling All Shed Pros
It's time to head back to Knoxville, Tennessee this September 23rd and 24th for another Shed Builder Expo.
Our History
A trade show is the cornerstone for doing business in any market, and the shed-building industry is no exception. Shed Builder Expo has roots dating back more than 20 years when Tom Merkert with Capital Forest Products in Annapolis, MD launched ISM Expo (International Shed Manufacturers) sometime around 2011. Capital Forest Products was a frequent exhibitor at numerous building and lumber tradeshows and decided to create a similar event for shed manufacturers. Merkert’s goal was to hold an event where lumber mills could interact directly with shed manufacturers from across the eastern half of the country. Sometime later, Mo Lunsford with Union Grove Lumber launched a customer appreciation event that evolved into building material manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting during his event. Later on, these two events would combine into one and, shortly after, Shed Business Journal (formerly Shed Builder Magazine) took over and rebranded the event as Shed Builder Expo.
