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IWF 2026 brought more than 900 exhibitors and thousands of woodworking professionals to Atlanta, where automation, smart manufacturing, panel processing, finishing and mass timber offered a look at where the industry is headed next.
Seven technologies have earned 2026 IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Awards, recognizing advances in woodworking machinery, automation, sanding, finishing, gluing and panel processing from a field of 84 entries.
A look at the products to be showcased, featured and/or debuted at IWF 2026.
Felder Group is celebrating its 70th anniversary with expanded availability of its PCS safety system and continued investment in woodworking machinery innovation. The Austria-based manufacturer now serves customers through more than 250 sales and service locations worldwide.
MasterBrand’s 2027 kitchen trends report points to a resurgence in wood finishes, with medium stains reaching the top tier for the first time in 15 years as designers embrace warmer tones, visible grain, texture and nature-inspired color.
High Point Market has announced its Fall 2026 programming at The Point, with sessions exploring AI, textile and furnishings trends, performance materials, business strategies and the colors and styles expected to shape residential interiors.
After nearly five decades at Black Bros. Co., Matt Carroll is stepping away from day-to-day operations — but not from the family business that has shaped nearly every chapter of his life
Metsä Fibre is considering temporary layoffs at its Joutseno pulp mill in Finland as weak pulp demand and wood market conditions continue to pressure production, providing another indicator of challenging conditions across the European forest-products sector.
