Available from Stiles Machinery, the Homag EDGETEQ S-380 edgebander features a universal pre-melter for EVA and PUR that offers simple and safe handling paired with high feed speeds and high-performance motors. The machine’s glue application system allows for easy switching between two colors or glue types — EVA and PUR — during production by changing the container. The machine’s multifunctional profile trimming makes corner rounding and flush-trimming simple, the company adds.

Available from Stiles Machinery, the Makor Start-ONE is a flexible, standalone, reciprocating spray machine in a compact size. Designed for automatic coating application of paint and glue, the Makor S-ONE creates higher productivity and labor savings, reduces paint waste, and improves quality and consistency, Stiles adds. Stiles represents Makor’s wide range of technologically advanced finishing systems, from single machines to complete production lines.

With its digital printing and digital lacquer embossing (DLEplus) technology, Hymmen says LVT or any other modular flooring has the look and feel of real wood, combined with all the advantages of modern engineered floorings. Over the last 12 months, Hymmen has sold 6 full flooring lines with the newest DLEplus technology.

Stiles University is the only IACET-accredited training program in the woodworking manufacturing industry. With a dedicated training team of 11 teachers, Stiles University offers regularly scheduled machine maintenance, operation, and programming classes at Stiles’ five regional locations. Stiles University also provides customized learning opportunities tailored to customer needs, as well as a curriculum of more than 18 self-paced courses available on Stiles University Online. 

The SNX CoilHub from SNX Technologies is an edgebanding heater and storage system for straight-line and contour edgebanders. The heater keeps the banding at the appropriate temperature and softens the banding, making it more pliable. According to the company, the heater increases adhesion, decreases delamination issues, allows a cleaner guillotine cut and lessens the chance of chipping when trimming.

ACMOSOL 130-102 is a special cleaner for removing hot-melt adhesives from gluepots on edge-banding and other gluing machines. According to the company, it’s an easy-to-use product that dissolves hot melt adhesives residues from the interior of gluepots. It simplifies the cleaning process, properly maintains equipment, and is classified as nonhazardous for shipping purposes. 

Black Bros. has engineered several improvements to its Over Stack Panel Feeder, which robotically pushes substrates off an autoindexing scissor lift and into production equipment. Enhancements include: increased pushing force and running speed, up to 300 lbs. and 100+ fpm; increased range of board thicknesses, now capable of feeding board of 1/8” up to 4”; and improved air cylinder, carriage movement, and operator ergonomics.

Timber Products says its RhinoCoat antimicrobial prefinished plywood panels are specifically formulated to mitigate the growth of certain microorganisms. RhinoCoat can be applied to any of the company's veneer options, such as maple, birch, oak, walnut, and more, with several core options to choose from.

Alvic USA's new Vivid Reality design collection features 15 eye-catching colors and patterns inspired by the outdoors and divided into two "stories." New Warmth showcases solid colors in yellow (Camel), terra cotta (Cotto), and red tones (Tortora and Almagra). In Living Color includes three colors, balanced green (Verde Salvia), navy blue (Azul Marino), and blue-green (Agua Marina), as well as woodgrains and stone abstracts. Alvic’s Vivid Reality colors are available in select door styles with panels and edgebanding also in stock.

ACMOS 100-5030 from Acmos Inc. is a silicone-free release agent for edgeband machine spray systems. According to the company, it is non-flammable and is economical in consumption, simplifying transportation and storage.