About Shed Builder Expo

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. Shortly after, Shed Builder Magazine took control and rebranded the event as Shed Builder Expo. Shed Builder Expo is the premier trade show for shed professionals across the United States and Canada. More than 2,500 shed professionals gather each year in September for networking, socializing, and discussing all things shed related.