Article: Finalists announced for challengers awards.(IWF PREVIEW)

Twenty finalists have been culled from the record number 126 entries for the 2008 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Awards. The awards program recognizes seven exhibiting companies which have distinguished themselves in developing innovative technology, services or manufacturing techniques, or have made significant contributions to environmental improvements in the woodworking industry.

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Final judging will take place Aug. 19, and the awards will be presented in a special ceremony, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 20, during IWF. The seven winners will receive a bronze sculpture, designed exclusively for IWF by well-known artist ...

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