Exhibitors Pique Interest with Inventive Offerings at IWF 2022
The Challengers Award winners are vitally important. But there are exhibitors with fresh takes on production who also are worth a look. Here are two areas that stand out. Stiles Machinery is an anchor for the industry, with a wide scope of technologies and depth of offerings that spans solid wood machining, panel processing, and […]
Cameron Automation Flooring Nester Wins IWF 2022 Challengers Award
Stacking and packaging of nested bundles of Hardwood Flooring has always been a manual process. Cameron Automation has revolutionized this process with the Flooring Nester, which today won an IWF 2022 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award. What Does the Machine Do?The Cameron Flooring Nester creates accurate nested flooring bundles. Graders feed random lengths of material into […]
Blind Stapler, Developed by Cabinet Maker, Wins IWF 2022 Challenger Award
There are few things more compelling to a woodworker than a tool that has been designed by a fellow craftsman. And the IWF 2022 show floor will abound in these, though it may take some research in the exhibitor database to identify them. Some examples include clamps by Pony Jorgeson (Booth 10354), the Pantorouter (Booth […]
IWF 2022 Challengers Award Winners Announced
Atlanta, GA—IWF announced seven winners in the 2022 IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award® competition. The winners were selected from 20 finalists, narrowed down from a field of 86 total entries. The world-renowned IWF Challengers Award recognizes innovation in products, services, or manufacturing techniques that will advance the woodworking industry overall. IWF 2022 Challengers Award Winners […]
Garnica Unveils ‘Infinity’ Digitally Printed Decorative Hardwood Panel at IWF 2022
Garnica, a world leader in manufacturing premium sustainable plywood, is pleased to announce the release of its latest digital print technology – INFINITY by Garnica. This innovative solution that creates ready-to-use, digitally printed, decorative hardwood panels has been officially unveiled at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, today, August 23, 2022. “INFINITY by Garnica […]
At IWF 2022, Shaper Launches Simple Design Software, Universal Template for Its Handheld CNC
San Francisco-based woodworking and robotics company, Shaper Tools (Booth A10630), announced the launch of two new products for the woodworking and fabrication industries: Studio, a simplified design tool for craftspeople and Plate—a universal template and fixture for Shaper Origin. In 2018, Shaper launched Origin—the world’s first handheld CNC router. Since then, Shaper has been on […]
Video: Biesse T-Jet Dust Extraction is IWF 2022 Challengers Award Winner
Biesse America, the largest exhibitor at IWF 2022 (Booth B7553-73) won an IWF 2022 Challengers Award today for its its T-Jet: Dust Mitigation System. Previously Biesse had earned a coveted spot among the 20 finalists for the IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award® competition when its T-Jet System was selected by the judging panel from a […]
As IWF 2022 Opens, Exciting New Tools, Technology and Materials Debut
As crowds begin pouring into IWF 2022, the massive halls of the Georgia World Congress Center—1.2 million square feet packed with more than 925 exhibitors—are positively brimming with the latest advances in materials, technology, and services. The pandemic did not stop advances in development of equipment and consumables. And woodworkers have continued to adopt better […]
KVAL Introduces 990-APEX CNC Door Machine at IWF 2022
Petaluma, CA – Kval Inc. introduces at IWF 2022 a new addition to its lineup of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines, the 990-APEX door machine. It redefines door and jamb machining flexibility with an all-in-one solution for the prehung interior, architectural and exterior door markets. The standard configuration is capable of producing an exceptionally broad […]
Caron Explores Farmhouse Cabinet Doors of Varied Woods and Textures
Caron Industries uses its expertise and craftsmanship to bring a new dimension to the Farmhouse trend. As pioneers in North America for commercializing “barn wood” models and the “reduced“ rail shakers, this year for IWF 2022 we truly offer unique cabinet doors. Staying true to the wildly popular farmhouse style, where natural wood and soft […]