IWF 2006 Hosts Diverse Technical Sessions Program

IWF 2006 will feature thirteen technical conference sessions specifically designed to educate and inform IWF 2006 buyers about the latest trends and technology. Top industry experts representing a wide spectrum of industry interests will be featured in these sessions during the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair-USA®, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA Wednesday - Saturday August 23 - 26, 2006.

"The technical sessions offered at IWF 2006 are an example of how IWF is the best opportunity for woodworking industry professionals to learn new methods using new technology to improve their manufacturing process;" commented Russ McBroom, IWF 2006 chairperson and president of Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, based in Minneapolis, Minn. "Buyers can see the latest and greatest in woodworking technology and learn about the key issues and trends in the industry at IWF 2006."

The program includes conference sessions in such areas as CNC technology, material handling, plant automation and lean manufacturing.

"IWF 2006 is devoted to delivering an exceptional conference program that will maximize the buyers' experience," said Mel Bunch IWF 2006 conference chairperson. "The cutting edge educational programs will provide the IWF 2006 conference participants with new insights and practical methods to improve production and increase profits for the industry."

The line-up includes: "Tulane Wood Dust Study" co-produced by American Home Furnishings Alliance, Wood Machinery Manufacturers Association, Wood Machinery Industry Association; "Profitable Decision-Making When Outsourcing Components & Products" co-produced by Wood Components Manufacturers Association; "Automating Your Finishing Line-Where's they Payback" co-produced by Modern Woodworking; "CNC Software 101: Selecting Software for Design and Production" co-produced by Advanced Wood Products Laboratory Georgia Tech; "Achieving Manufacturing Excellence" co-produced by Virginia Tech; "CNC for the Small Shop"; "Improving Efficiency with Material Handling" co-produced by Woodshop News; "Sustaining Competitive Advantages for the Furniture and Cabinet Industries-Beyond Just Automation-Adapting to Change" co-produced by Mississippi State University; "Increasing Profitability and Margins" co-produced by National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers; "UV Curing: Higher Productivity, No VOCs" co-produced by Wood Digest and Wood Digest Finishing; 'Lean Manufacturing Continuing the Journey" partner Architectural Woodwork Institute; "Error and Omissions in Human Resources" co-produced by HR Enterprise, Inc.; and "Workshop on ANSI Compliance: Incorporate the New ANSI Standard into Your Business" co-produced by American Home Furnishings Alliance, Wood Machinery Manufacturers Association, Wood Machinery Industry Association.

The cost to attend each session is $30 if pre-registered by July 21, 2006 or $40 if registering onsite. Pre-registration and more information about IWF are available online at www.iwf2006.com, or by e-mailing iwf@iwfatlanta.com.

The International Woodworking Fair will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday - Saturday August 23-26, 2006. More than 1400 exhibitors will be displaying the newest technology in machinery, supplies, and services during the four days of the exhibition.

For more information about IWF 2006 go online to at www.iwf2006.com, e-mail iwf@iwfatlanta.com or call 404-693-8333.

IWF is sponsored by American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA), Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA).