Member Benefits

 

 

 

AWFS® Member Benefits

When your company joins AWFS®, your member benefits include more than space discounts at the AWFS®Fair!

Association Benefits

AWFS® Job Board

The Association’s job board is a resource for you and the wood industry to connect employers with quality candidates. Employers post and job seekers find – it’s that simple! See the current listings here.

 

AWFS® Member of the Month

Doing good work for the Association and the industry? Want to see your brand shine? Join and engage to be eligible to be an AWFS® Member of the Month – free advertising in social media and email marketing for businesses that do the most!

 

Weekly AWFS® Flagship Economic Report

AWFS® is helping you sift through the non-stop news on the economy with our weekly Flagship Report. Hear from economic experts on what is going on and how it affects wood manufacturing. This report is powered by Armada Corporate Intelligence and you can also find more information through AWFS® webinars with Dr. Chris Kuehl. 

 

Monthly AWFS® Legislative Updates

Did you know AWFS® advocates for its members and the wood manufacturing industry with Congress? Keep tabs on the legislation that matters to YOU in this monthly update from DC. See more information about public policy here. Our public policy work in Washington D.C. and updates are thanks to our long-standing partners at LobbyIt.

 

 

Supplier’s Edge Newsletter

Stay in the know with AWFS®quarterly newsletter, Supplier’s Edge, updating you on association news, educational programs, and key news for the industry. See past newsletters here.

 

Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM) Membership

How is AWFS® supporting the next generation of wood industry professionals? Our local chapter of volunteers brings educators, students, and industry representatives together to spread the word about careers in wood product manufacturing! AWFS® membership comes with three complimentary SWM memberships.

Read more about SWM here!

 

 

Affiliate Discounts

AWFS® brings you savings and discounts! Check these out and more with our Member Savings Program!


Member Savings Program

The AWFS® Member Savings Program brings you deals and discounts on a variety of business purchases. Let your member dues pay for themselves with competitive rates on:

Benefits, Payroll, & HR

35% discount on payroll, HR services, insurance and employee benefits.

Cell & Wireless Services

Streamline wireless services and benefit from 12% off eligible plans.

Check Guarantee

Ensure every check is guaranteed with a full-service collections solution.

Credit Card Processing

Save up to 40% on processing fees with quick & easy set-up.

Digital Marketing Tools

Save up to 25% off with an additional 30% off for your first 3 months or get started with a free 30-day trial.

Fuel

Save up to 12¢* per gallon at Shell & access powerful management tools.

Fuel

Save time & money, while easily managing your fleet.

Fuel

Save up to 8¢ a gallon at Exxon/Mobil & access powerful fleet tools.

Fuel

Cut costs & streamline management while saving up to 10¢* per gallon for 6 months.

Fuel

Save up to 15¢* a gallon at Sunoco & access powerful management tools.

Fuel

Get 4¢ back on every gallon for 6 months + streamline fleet & fuel management.

GPS Vehicle Tracking

GPS vehicle tracking, cameras and other tools to provide insights on your fleet.

Hardware & Supplies

Get exclusive member discounts of 10% off at your local ACE Hardware.

Office Supplies

Stock up with 12% off office supplies, technology, printing and more.

Office Supplies

Save up to 65% on everyday office supplies with fast and free delivery.

Payment Collections

Leverage collection experts to recover owed payments for your business.

Propane

Save per cylinder with on-site fill-ups or cylinder exchange.

Rental Vehicles

Save up to 15% on your truck rentals.

Shipping – Auditing

Save per package & get credited for late shipments by FedEx & UPS.

Shipping – Freight

Access pre-negotiated rates on freight shipments.

Shipping – Small Parcel

Save up to 42% off ground shipping and up to 65% off next day shipments.

Texting for Business

A business texting solution making communicating with customers fast and easier with no new equipment.

UniFirst – First Aid

Keep your employees safe with onsite first aid + safety services.

UniFirst – Rental & Lease

Average savings up to 45% off uniforms, workwear, facility services and supplies.

Waste & Recycling

Simplify, Save, and Succeed with Lincoln Waste Solutions.

Facility Supplies & Tools

MRO Supplies – SAVINGS OF 5 – 20%.

401K – Retirement Plan

Retirement Investments for Employers and Employees.

Ariat Crew Workwear

You know what it takes to make great work. So do we. That’s why our workwear and boots are built to last.

Batteries, Lighting, & Repair

Facility Supplies.

BenefitHub Consumer Benefits

Savings for members, staff and family.

Business Funding

Business Financing to meet your needs and unique situation.

Business Insurance

Workman’s Compensation, General Liability, Auto.

Credit Card Audit Services

Savings on Credit Card Processing without changing processors.

Discount Tires

Save 5% off Best Pricing.

Employee Savings Account (ESA)

SecureSave is a benefits solution which improves savings behavior. It’s simple and creates rainy day funds.

ENGINE

Business Hotel Savings.

Equipment Rental

Save 10 -22% on Equipment Rentals.

Fleet & Fuel Card Program

Register to Save and get your $250 Bonus.

LTL Shipping – USA & Canada

Freight Savings of 10 % – 40%.

MRO Supplies

Savings of 5 -7 % on maintenance, repair, and operational supplies.

MSP Health Plans – W2 & 1099

National group and individual health plans.

Paint, Sealants, Flooring

Discounted pricing on protective coatings, sealants, flooring, and paint.

Shipping – Small Parcel

Small parcel savings averaging 22% on FEDEX.

Technology: Personal & Family

Discounts and Free shipping as well.

Telcom/Video Conferencing

15% savings on Cloud based Telecom.

 

Sign up directly with the more information AWFS® Member Savings Program

Need more information? Contant AWFS® Education Director Tovi Spero at tovi@awfs.org and Member Savings Program President Mark Schiavone at mark@membersavingsprogram.com.


Trade Show Benefits

 

 

 

 

 

Discounted Booth Space

AWFS members receive a $4 per square foot discount on their exhibit space rental at the AWFS®Fair. This results in a discount and ALWAYS makes membership a good decision. See how the member discount benefits these scenarios

*The pricing does not take into account other potential discounts and savings. Contact AWFS®Fair Sales: Nicole Taylor (Nicole@awfs.org) for more information about booth pricing and sales.

**For trade show discount eligibility, membership must be paid current for year prior to AWFS®Fair plus the year of AWFS®Fair (2 years total). Membership is for a calendar year, no proration of dues.

 

 

Visionary Awards Discount Entry Fee

The AWFS®Fair Visionary Awards are prestigious awards recognizing exhibitors for innovation and new-to-market products, which includes any product that has been introduced to the industry since the 2025 AWFS®Fair (July 2025). All companies whose entries are accepted will have their product featured in the Visionary Showcase for the duration of the show.

Priority Space Selection

AWFS® members get priority in selecting booth space over exhibiting non-members.

 

Member Lounge

All members get access to the exclusive member lounge at the AWFS®Fair.

 

Disclaimer of Endorsement
From time to time, companies approach our association with proposals to offer purchase programs for products or services that may be beneficial to members. These companies are not affiliated with the association, but are independent providers of products and services. While the association has attempted to verify the fundamental claims of the providers, the association has not independently investigated the providers of their products and services, and does not endorse or administer any product of service offered by any such provider. Your decision whether or not to purchase such products or services should be based on your own determination of the value of the products or services.

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