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With IWF cancellation, NuTek Machinery finds ways to band with woodworkers

With trade shows currently on hold and in-person networking options limited, “We are maintaining a strong social media presence and personally contacting customers to understand their struggles and needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Rob Young of NuTek Machinery. “We are [also] evaluating dates we can hold an open house for smaller groups of people and scheduling customers with additional concerns by appointment to limit exposure to large crowds and to provide personal attention to their needs,” Young said.

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Leuco goes digital, helps customers tool up

Prior to the cancellation of IWF, Leuco had planned to feature its full range of tooling technology, including *new innovative solutions for through-feed machines,” said Abi Shaffer, director of marketing. To help promote its products and connect with customers, “We are planning to launch a virtual webinar or virtual trade show booth,” she said. Virtual Solutions by Leuco also allows for customers in need of solutions to connect with the tooling specialist through Zoom appointments.

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New product launches on tap for Elias Woodwork

Prior to the cancellation of IWF, Elias Woodwork had planned to launch several new products at the show, including trendy new paint colors added to the company’s solid color collection, two new thermofoil door styles, and the Precision Series slim frame Shaker doors, a collection of six new door styles featuring a very narrow frame fixed to a 3/4-inch panel for a streamlined modern door style. Also on tap to be featured, the recently released five-piece laminate (polyester) door style and color options.

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Midwest Automation promotes range of laminating systems

Midwest Automation was set to return to IWF after a brief hiatus when the coronavirus hit the nation. Together with Italian machinery manufacturer partners OMMA Macchine and ORMA Macchine, Midwest Automation manufactures a variety of high performance laminating and engineered systems for liquid polyurethane, epoxies, and PUR hotmelt adhesive applications, as well as a variety of water-based laminating machines and systems for the woodworking industry, noted Gary Haider, vice president of Sales.