The woodworking competitions were coordinated through a collaborative effort led by the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and the Architectural Woodwork Institute. Together, the organizations supported the contests by developing the project plans, sourcing material and equipment donations, preparing gifts for the winners, and recruiting industry professionals and educators to serve as judges.

The Tool Tour, introduced in 2021 in response to overwhelming demand from AWFS Fair attendees, is an immersive experience showcasing manufacturers and suppliers of hand and power tools, as well as small equipment, integral components for woodworking manufacturers of all sizes.

Owned and operated by AWFS, Design-it-Digital introduces students to the real-world constraints designers and manufacturers face in the woodworking industry. Participants respond to a hypothetical client brief by designing a wood product solution using industry-standard 2D or 3D CAD and rendering software.

Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) has announced that they have changed their day pattern for their 2027 event. The 2027 AWFS Fair will now run from Tuesday through Thursday, July 13-15, 2027.

The Wood Industry 40 Under 40 were honored for their industry achievements at a special reception on July 21.

Nine, yes nine, exciting products were honored July 23 as winners of the AWFS 2025 Visionary New Product Awards. One more than was expected.

The new prototypes were introduced by company Founder/CEO Jack Xu in front of industry peers and executives.

AkzoNobel Wood Coatings, together with Chemcraft, will be exhibiting at AWFS Fair 2025 in Las Vegas, to showcase the company’s latest advances in wood finishing, including high-performance products for OEMs and distributors, future-focused color trends, and its growing portfolio of sustainable solutions.

Attendees are invited to visit Microvellum’s booth (#3516) to get hands-on with Toolbox BSB, explore live demonstrations, and connect with the team to learn more about the BricsCAD-powered experience.