As the International Woodworking Fair kicks off in Atlanta, several wood manufacturing association directors joined Tuesday to discuss progress, interests and issues facing the wood manufacturing industry.

IWF 2014, North America's largest woodworking technology trade show, kicks off and show organizers are expecting a large turnout. More than 900 exhibitors are showcasing new equipment and supplies.

A rapt audience of woodworkers listened intently – and questioned at length - as a panel of their peers revealed their approaches to developing new products and business opportunities. The full-day session, “Woodworking Inventors,” was one of several Tuesday symposia that heralded the start of the International Woodworking Fair (IWF).

Scott Burton of Royce/AYR talks about rapidly adaptable tooling solutions to improve production flexibility and efficiency for machining custom profiles at IWF 2014.

J. Robert Tate of Putsch discusses new products and applications beyond wood at IWF 2014.

At its IWF Networking Breakfast, The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America showcases benefits of membership and the importance of committee work

At IWF 2014, Veronique St-Cyr, Corporate Training & Communications Coordinator for Richelieu, shares the company's plans to move forward in hardware products, decorative surfaces and home organization

Outwater invites attendees to visit Booth #1406 at IWF 2014 to see all of its recently introduced products.

HafcoVac will introduce a new compressed air industrial vacuum model for shops with compressors as small as 5 horsepower at IWF in Atlanta at Booth #4643.