Richard Campbell, Challengers Awards chairman made the awards presentations.
The winners of IWF’s Challengers Awards were announced on Wednesday, Aug. 22, the opening day of IWF 2012.
They are, in no particular order:
- CIM-Tech: Solid-CIM 3D
- Giben America Inc.: Prisma 6000 ECOtech
- Hafele America Co.: Frontino
- James L Taylor/JLT Clamps/Cameron Automation: Cameron Flooring Nester
- Martin Woodworking Machines Corp.: Martin T75 Sliding Table Saw
- Miltec UV: Gloss Control UV Finishing
- Techniks Inc.: ATEMAG EXTRA Plus Aggregate
The winners were chosen from the finalists, 21 products from 20 companies.
In total there were more than 80 entries for this edition of the awards.
The winners are being recognized all four days of the show in a highly visible display area on the show floor.
The Challengers Award is known throughout the world as the woodworking industry’s highest honor, recognizing advancements in technology or significant contributions to environmental improvement: and focuses on companies that have distinguished themselves by developing innovative technology in products, materials, supplies and services. The award challenges IWF exhibiting companies to develop revolutionary, creative, ingenious, forward-thinking technology, materials, services or safety devices that advance the industry.
Presented every two years, The Challengers Award recognizes seven outstanding exhibiting companies.
