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Leitz promotes new tooling, virtual training opportunities

At IWF, Leitz had planned to feature a range of tooling technologies and services, with products that include the ThermoGrip CNC chucks, PCD nesting routers, with Densimet bodies, WhisperCut PCD pre-mill cutters, WhisperCut EdgeExpert (high-shear) pre-mill cutters, and ProfilCut Q and Q Premium profiled insert systems.

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Challengers Award entrant Crows Nest promotes project management software

Crows Nest Software had not only planned to exhibit at IWF, but the company’s project management software was an entrant in the 2020 Challengers Award program. “We would have/are featuring Crows Nest Software, sharing its cohesiveness, extensibility and flexibility related to unique tailoring in terms of addressing each customer’s requirements,” explained Norm Fink of NPF Consultants, which represents the software company.

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In the wake of IWF cancel, virtual opportunities open doors for Northern Contours

“While we’re saddened to miss the in-person element of IWF, we’ll still be sharing the innovation and content we had intended to display at the show virtually,” said Emily LaPointe, marketing communications manager at Northern Contours. “This will be an all-hands-on-deck effort from our Marketing and Sales Team to keep the customer connections that are so vital to our business strong and supported. We’ve been hosting lots and look forward to even more webinars and video calls with our customers to keep the communication and inspiration flowing.”

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Hardware Resources launches new LED lighting product

For Hardware Resources IWF is a way to connect and network with as well as get important feedback on new products. In light of the show being cancelled, the company plans to increase it product promotions through webinars.
 
“We sell direct to cabinet makers, and don’t go through distributors, so we are already always seeing hundreds of customers a day,” said David Tyler, executive vice president, Hardware Resources. “For us, IWF is more of a “talk to customers” show than a take orders show.

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With IWF cancellation, NuTek Machinery finds ways to band with woodworkers

With trade shows currently on hold and in-person networking options limited, “We are maintaining a strong social media presence and personally contacting customers to understand their struggles and needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Rob Young of NuTek Machinery. “We are [also] evaluating dates we can hold an open house for smaller groups of people and scheduling customers with additional concerns by appointment to limit exposure to large crowds and to provide personal attention to their needs,” Young said.

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Leuco goes digital, helps customers tool up

Prior to the cancellation of IWF, Leuco had planned to feature its full range of tooling technology, including *new innovative solutions for through-feed machines,” said Abi Shaffer, director of marketing. To help promote its products and connect with customers, “We are planning to launch a virtual webinar or virtual trade show booth,” she said. Virtual Solutions by Leuco also allows for customers in need of solutions to connect with the tooling specialist through Zoom appointments.