2016 iwf challengers awards

IWF names seven 2016 Challengers' Award winners

ATLANTA - Winners of the 2016 Challengers' Distinguished Achievement Award were announced Aug. 24 during the International Woodworking Fair. Selected from a field of 21 finalists, the seven winners include two hardware items, one cutting tool, and four machine technologies:

By Karen M. Koenig, August 24, 2016 | 11:50 am CDT

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Polymer composite nails

Raptor Polymer Composite Nails, from Utility Composites, are non-metal nails designed to completely eliminate damage to sawblades, bits and abrasives caused by metal nails.

By Robert Dalheim, August 18, 2016 | 5:27 pm CDT

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Shaping and sanding CNC machine

Bacci America CNC for Shaping & Sanding Cabinets Doors Outside Profile is a CNC machine for sanding and shaping.

By Robert Dalheim, August 18, 2016 | 5:19 pm CDT

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Profile sanding head engineered to get into work piece nooks and crannies

A new profile sanding tool system uses flexible backing on the abrasives so the sanding head doesn’t deflect when pressure is applied.

By Robert Dalheim, August 11, 2016 | 1:34 pm CDT

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Virtual training for wood cutting to be shown at IWF

Taurus Craco Machinery Inc. and Mimbus, provider of products for machine operator training, have introduced new on-the-job training simulators for wood products manufacturers.

By Karl D. Forth, July 26, 2016 | 11:16 am CDT

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Vitap Point Acoustic CNC pattern hole borer named 2016 IWF Challengers Award Finalist

Industry judges have selected the Vitap Point Acoustic 1200 Boring Machine as one of 21 finalists in the 2016 IWF Challengers Award.

June 3, 2016 | 3:56 pm CDT

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Salice's Air hinge is virtually invisible, allowing narrow cabinet rails

Fusing technology and aesthetics, Salice's Air hinge is fully adjustable in three directions, features a soft-close mechanism, and is nearly invisible.

By Robert Dalheim, May 25, 2016 | 4:04 pm CDT

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IWF to announce Challengers Award winners Wednesday, August 24

With IWF right around the corner, anticipation for the 50th annual Challengers' Award winners is at its peak. Twenty-one Challengers finalists will be judged on the IWF show floor Tuesday, August 23, the day before IWF. Check out a detailed list of the finalists here.

By Robert Dalheim, May 25, 2016 | 10:39 am CDT

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IWF Challengers: multi-tool technology allows profiles to be changed without opening hood

Holz-Her premium edgebanders now feature fully automatic multiple tool technology that allows profiles to be changed at the push of a button, without opening the machine hood.

By Robert Dalheim, May 24, 2016 | 4:05 pm CDT

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