USA –  Twenty finalists, among them Altendorf, Biesse and Felder, were selected from a field of 86 entries in the 2022 edition of the  IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award competition.

The IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award has become known throughout the world for recognizing outstanding companies who have distinguished themselves by developing innovative technology in products, services, or manufacturing techniques that will advance the industry.

Altendorf Group America, a global leading producer of sliding table saws, was recognized for its Hand Guard saw optical safety system, which features two cameras to prevent accidents before they happen.

Biesse America was named a finalist for its T-Jet dust mitigation system. Patented by Biesse, the system removes chips and dust during milling operations.

Felder Group USA was recognized with two products as finalists. Felder Group’s PCS (Preventative Contact System) is a saw safety technology for industrial saws to keep operators safe. Felder’s glueBox edgebanding glue system was also named a finalist.

The 20 finalists will perform live demonstrations of their entries on the day before the opening of IWF 2022 for the panel of judges, who will then make their final decisions on the most innovative product development. The finalists will be on display in The Challengers Award Gallery throughout the duration of the show.