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 in Alphabetical Order:

BACCI America CNC Turning Lathe with 4 Vertical Spindles
Biesse America T-Jet Dust Mitigation System
Felder Group USA PCS Preventive Contact System
Northtech Machine, LLC iDovetail
Salice America CQ Full Access Hinge
Taylor/Cameron/JLT Rack & Stack Flooring Nester

A panel of nine distinguished judges—all recognized professionals drawn from across the industry landscape—reviewed and analyzed each entry. From the original field of 86 IWF 2022 Challengers Award contestants, 20 finalists were selected, and following the final judging yesterday today’s seven winners were announced.

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