LAS VEGAS − (July 26, 2013) − Seven exhibiting companies have been given a Visionary New Product Award by AWFS® for product innovation and leadership in the woodworking industry.

The Visionary New Product Awards recognize creativity and innovation as well as leadership in green/environmental product development. Entries are evaluated on quality, production impact, practicality, innovation and user-friendliness.

This year’s awards, chosen by a panel of hand-selected judges representing various areas of the industry, including professional end-users, woodworkers and company owners, were announced at the 2013 AWFS®Fair.

Award Winning Companies and Products:

Product Innovation Winner:

Bioformix, Inc. – Nexabond 2500 Wood Adhesive

For Product Innovation in Machinery over $50,000:

Biesse America – AirForce Hot Air Edgebanding Technology

For Product Innovation in Machinery under $50,000:

SNX Technologies – Vitap Eclipse Automated Contour Edgebander

For Product Innovation and Productivity in Power Tools:

Senco – Duraspin Auto Feed Screw Systems

For Product Innovation in Software: Mozaik Software – Mozaik CNC Complete Software

For Green/Environmental Leadership in Finishing Category: Kremlin-Rexson-Exel North America – EUS Pump

For Green/Environmental:

Graco Inc. – PD2K

About AWFS®Fair

AWFS®Fair has become a critical hub for international commerce in the woodworking industry. The Fair brings together the entire home and commercial furnishings industry, including manufacturers and distributors of machinery, hardware, lumber, construction materials and other suppliers to the furniture, cabinet manufacturers and custom woodworkers.

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For more information on the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers, please visit www.awfsfair.org.

Media Contact:

Jennifer Evans

714.926.5045

jennifer@awfs.org