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96 Entries Vie for the Distinguished IWF 2006 Challengers Awards
An estimated 96 entries submitted by 74 companies worldwide will compete for seven Challengers Distinguished Achievement Awards, to be presented at the International Woodworking Fair, to be held Aug. 23-26 in Atlanta, GA.
The biennial the Challengers Awards competition recognizes companies that have distinguished themselves in developing advancements in technology or significant contributions to environmental improvement in the woodworking industry. According to show sponsors, the competition challenges IWF exhibiting companies to develop revolutionary, creative, ingenious, forward-thinking technology, materials, supplies, services or safety devices. Winners are presented with a distinctive bronze sculpture, designed exclusively for IWF by well-known artist Carol Marks.
A panel of 10 judges from a diverse cross section of industries will review and analyze each entry. Twenty finalists will be announced in mid-July, and the final judging will take place on Aug. 22, the day before the opening of IWF 2006. The Challengers Awards will be presented during a special ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
The panel of judges for the IWF 2006 Challengers Awards includes: Chairman Richard Campbell, Norwalk Furniture Co.; Myron Carlson, Lund Boat Co.; Paul Fetzer, Fetzer's Inc.; Marlin Horst, Premier Custom Built; Michael Fredrigo, Nucraft Furniture Co.; Greg Krodel, MasterBrand Cabinets Inc.; Doug Mock, Mock Woodworking Co.; Dennis Condra, Cresent Mfg. Co.; Stephen Wellborn, Wellborn Cabinet Inc.; and Gary Daniels, Schnadig Corp.
The call for Challengers Awards entries began in October 2005, with a deadline of May 1, 2006. The IWF Challengers Awards program dates back to 1966, and it stands as a measure of the strengths of the woodworking industry, consistently inspiring innovation and growth.
IWF 2006 Challengers Award Entries
Accu-Systems Inc.
CXT Feed Through CNC Double-End Machine
Accurate Technology
ProPanel-RF Portable Measuring Tool
ProTable Quality Control Measuring System
ProStand II HD Tool Measuring System
ProScale Zigbee RF System Wireless Connectivity for Linear Measuring System
Adjust-A-Bench
Adjust-A-Bench
Altendorf America, Div. of Stiles Machinery
Altendorf F 45 ELMO 4 Sliding Table Saw
Benz Inc.
X-Line "Duo" Two-Sided Right Angle Head
Biesse
Skipper 100L Biesse Skipper
EBTR 120-Twin Pusher
Black Bros. Co.
Pneumatically Energized Doctor Roll
C.A. Technologies
CSLP CAT-SLP HVLP LP Spray Gun
CadCode Systems
WINStep Data Standard
California Door Corp.
Shell, Oak Leaf & Grape Design, The Artisan Collection
M.L. Campbell
0950-9909-01 Shop Marketing Kit
Cefla Finishing America/Stiles Machinery
Cefla America Finishing Education
Colonial Saw
144420 Lamello Fibro Biscuit
Copemaster LLC
Trim-Adjust Screw
J.A. Dawley Mfg. Co.
CS-1 ChopStix Cut-Off Stop Extension
Diamond Tool Coating
Diamond Coated Routers
Doucet Machineries Inc.
Iomus Swingsaw 2006A, Jomeks Oy Superfast Crosscut Saw
Dubois Equipment Co. Inc.
UV3D-52-2 Dubois 3-D UV Oven
EnRoute Software
EnRoute WOOD
ETemplate Systems
Etemplate Digital Measuring Systems
EZ-Mount Hardware Mounting Systems
SSP-0105, SCP-0105, BCCP-0104, BSSP-0104 Hinge Plate Jig & Door Centring Guide
Fischer Precision Spindles/Elte
TMPE Spindles with Integrated Inverter
Freud America Inc.
Silver I.C.E. Commercial Industrial Saw Blade Coating
Giben International Inc.
STLD Giben Super Thin/Loading Device
Great Lakes Custom Tool Mfg.
Helicarb/Heligrip System Great Lakes Heligrip Cutter
Hafele America Co.
237.56.065 EFL21 Electronic Lock Bar Actuator
541.33 Series LeMans Blind Corner Cabinet Storage System
263.03.104-704 Onefix Connector
Soft and Silent Dampener for Large Sliding Doors
263.95.702 TAB-A Honeycomb Connector
Helicoat Finishing Solutions Ltd.
RTP-250 Rotary Tape Finishing Platform
Hettich America L.P.
OrgaWing
Silent System for Intermat Fast Assembly
2 Hinges
Hickory Springs Mfg. Co.
Preserve Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Holz-Her U.S. Inc.
Brilliant Kundig Brillian (Oblique) Sanding Unit
VARIO NC Plus CNC Aggregate Head
VARIO Table Automatic Console/Pod Positioning System
Holzma U.S., Div. of Stiles Machinery
Holzma Optical Infeed System
Invis North America Inc.
Invis MiniMag Drill Adaptor
Kanefusa USA Inc.
Yield Pro Saw Blade
Komo Machine Inc.
Komo Panel Processing System
Krautzberger North America Inc.
Steam Spraying Technology
Kremlin by EXEL North America
Cyclomix Multi Multiple Base and Catalyst - Electronic 2k Mixing System
Lico Machinery Inc.
DELS 1-36-5 RODE High-Speed Double Arbour Ripsaw with Shifting Blades
LuxScan Technologies
Match Scan
3M Co.
3M Scotch-Weld PUR Easy Adhesive System
MB Maschinenbau GmbH
Roba Tech 1300/2 Wood Finish and Intermediate Lacquer Sanding Machine
MJB Wood Group Inc.
e.Quality Program
Martin Woodworking Machines
Martin T60 PreXision Sliding Table Saw with Tilting Range of 92?
Peter Meier Inc.
281-151-36W (Single Bin) and 282-182-36W (Double Bin) Concealed-Slide Waste Bin Units
Micro Fence
Portable Three-Axis Mill
Moulder Services Inc.
DGK-ACT Heat Reflective Tool Enhancing Process
MSI-EZ KwikSwitch Dual Hook Angle Head
Navy Island Plywood Inc.
Navy Island Grading Standards
Ogden Enterprises
Remax 500 CNC Resaw
Onsrud Cutter LP
QuadraMax PCD Cutter
Panel Saw Modifiers
Material Positioning Stops for Low End Priced Vertical Panel Saws
Planit Solutions Inc.
Jobsite Companion
Protech International
820-2 Duplex Pressure Beam with Isobaric Air Cushion
REHAU Inc.
SupportEdge Foam Edgeband
Rikon Power Tools
20-110 RIKON 6-in. Jointer
RollUp Systems LLC
Profile Cutting System
Roseburg Forest Products
SkyBlend Particleboard
Ruca USA Corp.
S600A45-Z63 Silence Hinge
SCM Group USA Inc.
Concept NT CNC Double-End Tenoner
Salazar Solutions Inc.
ProMiter-100 Digital Miter Gauge
Salice America Inc.
C2R6DD9 Silentia
Schelling America Inc.
FH 6 Panel Saw
Schmalz Inc.
180? Rotation Vacumaster Comfort
J. Schneeberger Corp.
Sirius HPM Profile Insert Grinder
Stafast Products Inc.
IF312ZN/OF312ZN Inner & Outer Back Fastening System
Steel City Tool Works
35640 Titanium Nitrate Alloy Coating on Tablesaw Top
Stegherr Maschinenbau GmbH
Type KSF-E6 Cross Joint Milling Machine
Stiles Machinery/Altendorf America
Altendorf F 45 ELMO 4 Sliding Table Saw
Stiles Machinery/Cefla Finishing America
Cefla America Finishing Education
Stiles Machinery/Holzma US Div.
Holzma Optical Infeed System
Stiles Machinery Inc.
SysTech Clamp & Nail Assembly Machine
Climate Technologies Control Fumes-to-Fuel VOC Abatement with a Payback
Hecht Electronic Automated Measuring for Dimensional Control
Hecht Electronic Automatic Inline Measuring for Dimensional Control
Heesemann MFA6 CSD-MotionControl
Titusonic Ultrasonic Fastening System
James L. Taylor Mfg.
#34H Auto-Skew Device for Rip Optimization
Titus Tool Co. Inc.
Quickloc
Tradesoft Inc.
Version 1.0 ShopPAK Job Scheduling Software
Turbosand Co.
Improved Sanding Strips & Caps
Unique Machine & Tool
3503 Triple End Tenoner
USNR Jacksonville
CTL-DK Continuous Triple Length Dry Kiln
Vollmer of America
QX D400 Polycrystalline Disc Erosion Machine
Voorwood
A515 Feed Through Shape and Sand Arch Machine
Weinig Group USA
Valu-Vision
Conturex
Wood Technology Inc.
4040.84.060 Whisper-Ride
WoodEye North America Inc.
WoodEye Board Control System BQC
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