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Article: European finishing technologies coming to IWF 2002: part II; Roller, curtain, and vacuum coating and drying. (Finishing Newsfront).
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- Wood & Wood Products
- Article date:
- August 1, 2002
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This is part 2 of an article about surface finishing innovations observed at the LIGNA PLUS 2001 show, many of which will be shown in the United States for the first time at IWF Aug. 22-25 in Atlanta. Part 2 focuses on roller, curtain, and vacuum coating and on drying. Part 1, published last month, covered finishing materials, sanding and spraying, is available at www.iswonline.com.
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