Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The woodworking industry has welcomed a major innovation with SNX Technologies’ unveiling of the SLTR-700 Mar-Bel Slitter, a precision laminate cutting system that reintroduces a legendary name to modern manufacturing. Debuted at the AWFS Fair 2025 in Las Vegas, the SLTR-700 revives the classic Mar-Bel slitter design with enhanced features, Made-in-America engineering, and seamless compatibility with today’s woodworking processes.
For decades, Mar-Bel slitters were the gold standard in laminate processing, trusted by leading brands including Formica®, Wilsonart®, Nevamar®, and Westvaco®. When Mar-Bel ceased operations in 2022, the woodworking industry faced a gap. Now, SNX Technologies has stepped in—rebuilding the machine with its original patented cutting system while integrating new performance upgrades from its Sauk Rapids, Minnesota facility. The result is a modernized slitter that preserves legacy engineering while delivering efficiency, precision, and support for the next generation of shops.
Since the 1950s, Mar-Bel slitters defined precision laminate cutting for woodworking shops of all sizes. With the backing of the original Mar-Bel team, SNX Technologies has successfully carried forward this heritage. The new SLTR-700 is built around the proven U.S. Patent #3,496,812 three-blade die system—an innovation that set Mar-Bel apart for decades. By re-engineering the machine with modern durability and local manufacturing, SNX ensures continuity of this legacy for American woodworkers.
The SLTR-700 Mar-Bel Slitter delivers a host of technical advantages that make it a valuable addition to woodworking operations:
The SLTR-700 is factory-configured with the modern Style B blade setup—two 1/8″ bottom blades and one 1/16″ top blade, a standard in use since 1973. Each blade can be sharpened up to seven times with SNX’s professional sharpening services, extending tool life and maintaining cut quality over years of operation.
Specifications at a glance:
Efficiency & Waste Reduction
By automating laminate preparation, the SLTR-700 minimizes manual sawing, reduces waste, and eliminates the need for secondary trimming.
Consistency & Fitment
Precision tolerances ensure reliable strip widths for use in both straight and contour edgebanders—including SNX’s own nVision series machines.
Durability & Support
Engineered around Mar-Bel’s time-tested design, the machine is supported by SNX’s sharpening, parts, and service programs for maximum uptime.
Made in the USA
Manufactured at SNX’s Minnesota facility, the SLTR-700 ensures dependable domestic quality and support for woodworking businesses across North America.
The SLTR-700 integrates seamlessly with SNX Technologies’ portfolio of woodworking machinery. Paired with nVision contour edgebanders such as the G1, G2.5, or the compact C1.5, shops can move directly from laminate cutting to precision edge application without delays or inconsistencies. This streamlined workflow is particularly valuable for:
SNX Technologies debuted the SLTR-700 at AWFS Fair 2025, Booth #1701, with live demonstrations showcasing its speed, precision, and ease of use. Comprehensive support is available, including installation, operator training, sharpening services, and spare parts.
More information on the SLTR-700 and SNX’s full range of woodworking machinery can be found at snxtechnologies.com.
With the launch of the SLTR-700 Mar-Bel Slitter, SNX Technologies has successfully revived an iconic piece of woodworking history and adapted it for today’s market. Combining legacy engineering with modern manufacturing and U.S. support, the SLTR-700 offers woodworking shops a durable, precise, and efficient solution for laminate cutting and edgebanding preparation.
For woodworkers seeking to reduce waste, improve consistency, and carry forward decades of Mar-Bel reliability, this machine represents the next chapter in a trusted tradition.
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