Tuesday, July 18, 2023
AkzoNobel and Chemcraft are heading to the upcoming AWFS Fair with their latest innovations.
AWFS Fair 2023 is all set to welcome woodworking professionals, distributors, and OEMs from across the country from July 25 to 28. The fair will house the latest innovations and trends which will also include latest advances in wood coatings, finishes, equipment and technology from AkzoNobel and Chemcraft industry experts at their booth.
Ron Cooper, Segment Manager Distribution, Finishes Americas sees great scope and opportunities in this meet. He confirms that the visitors can get the answers for all their tech answers at the booth. He even pointed out their excitement and said, “Recent trade shows have been heavily attended and our team is looking forward to continuing conversations that were started earlier this year.”
Visitors to the show can learn about innovative AkzoNobel products, including the new PurStock Series, a multi-layered approach to wood coating solutions. PurStock Series is a KCMA-approved finishing system specifically developed to reduce costs, increase throughput capability and ensure pain-free stock component production. Combining quality and performance longevity, the series comprises primer, enamel, clear and catalyst components and is ideal for OEM cabinet manufacturers looking to increase productivity and reduce operating costs.
In addition to the very latest ArmorLux Exterior Waterborne Topcoat, a high-performance translucent coating for wooden windows, doors, sidings, and claddings, AkzoNobel will also dispay ArmorLux™ UV Surfacer, a three-step system for transforming normal wood finishing grades into a premium finish grade of lumber.
Chemcraft will be featuring Acquaduro, an innovative waterborne system, alongside the latest 1K primer. The 1K primer is formulated with high solids for fast drying and excellent sandability and is designed for cabinets, architectural millwork and furniture, with great moisture resistance and ease of application.
Mitch Klein, Commercial Training Coordinator for Chemcraft, will be demonstrating MaestroHue color software at the booths color trends kiosks giving distributors a powerful system for producing consistent colors quickly and easily with the ultimate in color match accuracy. The latest colors, coatings, and finishing systems on a variety of substrates can be seen. Visitors will be able to hold samples in their hands and examine the surfaces more closely.
The AWFS Fair brings exceptional opportunities for learning, networking and collaborating. Ron Cooper notes that, “a great finish is only the beginning”. Seeing the best in the opportunity he said that, “This is the time to dive in and prepare for what’s ahead—look into new finishes, start making plans, ramp up for resurgence, and explore new solutions and improvements in technology.”
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