Press Release: Stiles Machinery Provides Advanced Technology and Solid Wood Automation Solutions at IWF 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

STILES MACHINERY PROVIDES ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SOLID WOOD AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS AT IWF 2024 
GRAND RAPIDS, MI, June 18, 2024—Stiles Machinery is excited to announce the range of solid wood solutions that will be on display at booth 4835 in Hall B at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) from August 6 - 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. In an ever-evolving industry where technology and automation are at the forefront—Stiles partners with advanced solid wood machinery manufacturers to offer a comprehensive selection of innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of the woodworking industry, ensuring businesses have access to the latest innovations and technology to enhance their production capabilities.  
At IWF, Stiles will feature industry-leading solid wood machinery from partners Kentwood, Salvador, CML, and Vertongen to aid in the ripping, chopping, and moulding processes. Kentwood’s new CNC moulders provide the market with affordable, fast, accurate machinery. Salvador and CML offer scanner technology with defect recognition. The new technology features artificial intelligence, which replaces the wood grader, providing improved stability in labor cost, capacity, and overall performance. 
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Machinery Highlights Include: 

• The new Kentwood M2000 HSK tooled moulder is electronically variable up to 12,000 RPMs, including remote programming, and the latest generation of ProLink Advanced PowerControl is connected to the new ProLink Digital HSK tool center for tool inspection.
• Kentwood HBR-300 horizontal band resaw features push guides, hydraulic band tensioning, cast iron wheels, and an advanced touchscreen power control device.
• Salvador SuperPush 250 with the new Advantage Chop CSCAN infeed system will be showcased. The CSCAN table provides a full, detailed image of the board—using AI to analyze defects to increase capacity, efficiency, yield, and accuracy.
• CML E350 2R ripsaw with two-moving blades combined with an optimizing infeed table will be running demonstrations with the Advantage Rip RSCAN 3D display panel.
• Vertongen Shaper Sizer, equipped with a tenoner, profiler, and shaping and sizing capabilities, will demonstrate how to make cabinet doors efficiently in a short time frame with minimum skilled labor requirements.

Stiles Machinery will showcase a wide range of equipment in one of the largest booths, spanning over 25,000 square feet, with more than 55 machines at booths 4835 and 4853 in exhibit hall B. Stiles will have product experts, suppliers, and consultants from around the world available to assist North American manufacturers in meeting market challenges with customized solutions. For booth tours contact [email protected].  

About Stiles Machinery Inc. 
As the industry’s leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than five decades. Stiles provides world-class machinery, backed by a nationwide support team, a 24/7 parts and technical support call center, a nationally accredited education and training program, and innovative software solutions for the woodworking industry.  

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Stiles has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California. Stiles is a proud member of the HOMAG Group, a global leader in the production of industrial machines for manufacturing. For additional information regarding this press release, please contact Christina Elsenbroek, 616-648-2135, or [email protected]