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Some must even wait to get to salesmen at crowded IWF 2016
By Bill Esler
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A bustling International Woodworking Fair found booths filling rapidly with avid attendees wanting a look at the saltiest technologies. In the case of some a few extremely popular devices, the experience was not so different from try to get a bartender's attention during happy hour.

"The doors opened at 8:30, and I don't know how they did it but by 8:31 they were filling our booth," said Stiles Machinery president Christian Vollmer. During a press conference, Vollmer said custom and prospect lead activity was running in line with IWF show management predictions, a brisk 30 percent ahead of the 2014 edition of the show. 

IWF opened with an incredibly strong start yesterday, as over 1,080 exhibitors showcased the latest woodworking technology and machinery. The show is expected to surge in attendance on its second day. 
 
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Attendees will see the latest in technology, materials, and more, across giant halls A and B. New products reports are being posted in the Woodworking Network IWF Products,  and IWF News and IWF Video channels.
 
 

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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

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