BARRIE, Ont. -- Rampa Tec Inc. has announced that their patented insert type SKD330 has been named as a finalist for the IWF Challengers Award to be judged at the International Woodworking Fair.   The IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes companies that have distinguished themselves by developing innovative technology in products, services, or manufacturing techniques that will advance the industry.

Rampa Tec is the North American subsidiary of the German manufacturer Hans Bruegmann GmbH & Co.

Fasteners are becoming critical forces in flat-pack furniture production, with the newest generation of stronger and easier-to-assemble hardware providing competitive advantages.

RAMPA TEC Inc. will service and stock Hans Bruegmann's RAMPA brand of inserts for the North American market and will anchor the company's increased activities in Canada and the United States.