Company Category: Knife Sharpening and Repair Services

WEINIG USA

The WEINIG Group is the world’s largest manufacturer of machines and systems for solid wood and panel processing. The range of products under the WEINIG brand offer a turn-key process chain solution from the raw material to the end product. WEINIG will exhibit the latest technology in moulders, grinders, rip saws, optimizing crosscut saws, finger-jointing systems, scanning solutions, and an integrative manufacturing software platform driven by EnVision and MillVision offering fully integrated production planning and product design control. Weinig moulders offer the most efficient operation in the industry using Powerlock quick-change technology – a perfect solution for lean manufacturing environments. The new Weinig R1000 is the latest in moulder profile grinding technology. When used in conjunction with the Weinig System Plus, a 2016 Challenger’s Award Finalist, the R1000 offers the most automated and efficient method for preparing knives in the industry. Raimann rip saws offer a wide array of options. The range of variation in size, speed, and moving-blade capability coupled with custom ValuRip infeed systems offer a lean solution for any application. Dimter, the world leader in optimizing cross cut saws, introduces the newly redesigned Opticut 450 Quantum. Increased production capacity and new features like Vario-Stroke and OptiCom Pro provide the fastest and most efficient cutting solution available. Grecon finger jointers provide an economical utilization of solid wood product upgrading. Jointing lines are available in various performance classes for all needs. Luxscan scanning solutions are a center-point for fully integrated systems, offering tremendous labor savings and material yield improvements providing accelerated ROI on these investments. Following integration of the HOLZ-HER brand, the WEINIG Group also offers innovative and high-technology solutions for processing panels in its portfolio – as well as the expertise that comes with more than 100 years’ experience. HOLZ-HER will exhibit a full range of panel saws and systems, edgebanders, CNC Centers, CNC Routers, and specialized wide belt sanders. New TECTRA beam saws deliver high performance via lift tables, vacuum loading and automated loading systems. The integrated STORE-MASTER automated warehouse inventory and loading system ensures maximum productivity for beam saw, nesting routers, CNC routers, and CNC Centers. ProMaster 5 Axis CNC Centers offer a wide range of configurations and capabilities, along with powerful 5-axis software to deliver outstanding performance. The new Ltronic Technology for laser edgebanding, utilizes NIR (infrared) energy to achieve zero glue line with no hot air, noise or heat-up time. Ltronic is a 2016 Challengers Award Finalist. The MultiTool System enables full tool changes on all working units of the new Accura edgebander series. Users can run true 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, straight and bevel tooling, with automated changeovers in seconds. MultiTool is also a 2016 Challengers Award Finalist. Kundig offers a wide range of lacquer/sealer sanders, veneer sanders, and planer sanders. Brilliant technology for oblique sanding improves quality and belt life. Oscillating brush sanders for solid wood doors will remove cross-grain scratch.

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Vortex Tool Co., Inc.

For more than 30 years, Vortex Tool Company has built a reputation as an innovator, manufacturing high performance router and insert cutting tools for the woodworking, plastics, and metal industries. From its facility in Schofield, Wisconsin, Vortex produces tools with cutting edges in various grades of carbide, high-speed steel and polycrystalline diamond. Vortex also provides custom tool design, profiled inserts, retipping and sharpening services. | For more than 30 years, Vortex Tool Company has built a reputation as an innovator, manufacturing high performance router and insert cutting tools for the woodworking and plastics industries. From its facility in Schofield, Wisconsin, Vortex produces tools with cutting edges in various grades of carbide, high-speed steel and polycrystalline diamond. Vortex also provides custom tool design, profiled inserts, retipping and sharpening services. Vortex’s high-quality tools provide higher operation speeds, significantly longer tool life, and long-term value, having built a customer base of over 5,000 companies. The latest tooling innovation, the XP “Xtreme Performance” Series, is the result of extensive testing performed on Vortex’s own CNC test router. In addition to its standard line of router tools, Vortex has designed hundreds of tools for special applications. Custom tooling services will typically deliver tooling in three weeks. Customer service is a high priority – technical support staff is available to answer your questions when you need it, now! Vortex Tool maintains a huge inventory with over 10,000 tools in stock so most orders will ship the same day. Call Vortex today. Get the answers you need now, and the best quality tooling designed to do the job right. | For more than 30 years, Vortex Tool Company has earned a strong reputation as an industry innovator, manufacturing high-performance router and insert cutting tools for the woodworking, metal and plastics industries. Operating from its state-of-the-art facility in Schofield, Wisconsin, Vortex combines advanced technology, precision engineering, and skilled craftsmanship to deliver tooling solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing. Vortex produces a wide range of tools featuring cutting edges in premium grades of carbide, high-speed steel, and polycrystalline diamond (PCD). Each tool is engineered to maximize performance, efficiency, and durability in real-world applications. Customers rely on Vortex tooling to achieve higher operating speeds, extended tool life, cleaner cuts, and reduced downtime — all contributing to greater productivity and long-term cost savings. Innovation remains at the core of Vortex’s success. The XP “Xtreme Performance” Series is a prime example of the company’s commitment to continuous improvement. Developed through extensive in-house testing on Vortex’s own CNC test router, the XP Series reflects a data-driven approach to tool design. By analyzing performance under demanding conditions, Vortex ensures that every new product meets rigorous standards for quality, consistency, and reliability before it reaches the customer. Beyond its comprehensive standard product line, Vortex specializes in custom tooling solutions tailored to unique applications. Over the years, the company has designed hundreds of special-application tools to meet specific customer requirements. Whether modifying an existing design or developing a tool from scratch, Vortex’s engineering team works closely with customers to create precise solutions. Most custom tooling projects are completed within approximately three weeks, minimizing delays and keeping production schedules on track. Vortex also offers value-added services including profiled inserts, retipping, and sharpening. These services extend tool life and protect customer investment while maintaining optimal cutting performance. By providing both new tooling and refurbishment services, Vortex supports customers throughout the full lifecycle of their tools. Customer service is a cornerstone of the Vortex philosophy. Knowledgeable technical support staff are readily available to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and provide expert recommendations. This hands-on approach ensures customers receive not only high-quality products but also the guidance needed to select and maintain the right tooling for their operations. To further support fast-paced manufacturing environments, Vortex maintains an extensive inventory of more than 10,000 tools in stock. This robust inventory allows most standard orders to ship the same day, reducing downtime and helping customers keep production moving efficiently. Today, Vortex Tool Company proudly serves more than 5,000 companies across a wide range of industries. Through innovation, precision manufacturing, responsive service, and a steadfast commitment to quality, Vortex continues to set the standard for high-performance cutting tools designed to do the job right.

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Voorwood Company

Voorwood Company manufactures precision-built machinery and tooling for the woodworking and converting industries. We build shapers, sanders, foilers, wrappers, slitters, laminators and sheeters.

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Taurus Craco Machinery Inc

Taurus Craco Machinery Inc. is a leading supplier of industrial machinery proudly serving the Wood Manufacturing, Stone Fabricating, and Advanced Materials Machining market sectors. Representing Brands of Distinction, Taurus Craco offers a complete and comprehensive range of high-performance machinery and trusted automation solutions. Committed to customer service, our team provides fast, effective, factory trained technical support for all products we represent at affordable rates to keep your equipment running smoothly. Visit our conveniently located showroom in Brampton, On, Canada. WHAT MAKES TAURUS CRACO DIFFERENT? • Taurus Craco represents world leading industrial machinery manufacturers. • What you need – when you need it! Taurus Craco offers an extensive variety of light industrial equipment and consumables. • Taurus Craco is the only one-stop shop offering a complete scope of industrial services, saving our customers considerable time, money, and effort. • Extensive inventory of New & Used industrial machines. • Trade-ins accepted – we actively buy all makes and models of used machinery. • New in-house training academy offering a variety of courses such as, machine operator training, Weinig moulder/grinder school, Edgebander set-up & maintenance. • Custom profile knife grinding and sharpening service. • Hassle-free financing solutions available.

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Surrey Precision Tools

With over 20 years of growth, worldwide experience and over 10 year establishment in the USA, Surrey Tool Company Limited and Surrey Precision Tools, Inc. bring a new concept in service to the woodworking industry. We work directly with leading machinery distributors and you, the end user, to make sure the tools are designed to utilize the machine’s potential. We are focused on your success, ensuring the right tools for the application, on time. We offer a full line of service for Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD), Tungsten Carbide and High Speed Steel tooling. Our sales and service staff have over 60 years of experience in the tooling and woodworking industries. We offer responsive on-site troubleshooting and technical support along with utilizing the latest new innovations in the Industry.

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Stiles Machinery

As the industry’s leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for over 50 years. Stiles is a proud member of the HOMAG Group, a global leader in the production of industrial manufacturing machinery. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles offers a solution for every challenge. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Stiles has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California. | For more than 60 years, Stiles Machinery has helped woodworking manufacturers transform how they produce, compete, and grow. As part of the HOMAG Group and exclusive partner to leading brands across all processes and applications, we deliver the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of advanced woodworking and manufacturing technology and software, backed by unmatched service and support. Solutions for Every Stage of Production From single machines to fully integrated production systems, Stiles offers solutions across the entire manufacturing process: CNC Routing & Machining: Nested-based manufacturing, pod and rail, 5-axis processing, drilling, doweling, and precision shaping Edgebanding: Automated edge processing, zero-edge technology, contour edging, and return conveyor systems Sawing & Cutting: Panel saws, beam saws, and other high-speed cutting systems Sanding & Finishing: Wide-belt sanding, automated finishing lines, and surface technology Material Handling Automation: Robotics, storage systems, and integrated work cells Solid Wood Processing: Planing, moulding, profiling, and more Mass Timber Construction: Radio-frequency presses and advanced production systems from Kallesoe and System TM Digital Software: Production optimization, data integration, and smart factory solutions Whether you are a smaller shop looking to increase throughput or a large manufacturer implementing full automation strategies, Stiles provides scalable technology designed to meet you where you are and grow with you. Service That Sets the Standard Our commitment extends far beyond installation. Stiles offers comprehensive lifecycle services including on-site service technicians, in-house technical support, 24/7 parts, and accredited in-person and online training. With the largest service team in the industry, we help manufacturers maximize uptime, performance, and return on investment. Built for Today & Ready for Tomorrow Manufacturing is evolving rapidly. Labor challenges, material efficiency, customization demands, and digital transformation require smart, flexible solutions. Stiles delivers the equipment, automation, software, and support needed to stay competitive today and into the future. Visit us to explore how Stiles Machinery can help you optimize production, improve efficiency, and unlock your next level of growth.

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Peak Toolworks

Peak Toolworks is the largest direct sales and manufacturer of engineered diamond and carbide tools in North America. Peak Toolworks are your skilled tooling experts in Woodworking, Cabinetry, Cooperage, Plastics, Composites, Metalworking and more. Since 1941, we have been providing direct access to the top cutting tools and solutions. Our large inventory, personalized support, and certified tooling services ensure that you will operate at Peak performance. | Peak Toolworks is a leader in the tool holding and cutting tool industries. Its focused on investing in innovative technology, modern production processes and the best professionals to pioneer the future of the industry. Peak Toolworks offers unparalleled industry value through the best product manufacturing, the best service and delivering high-quality customer experiences every time. Learn more at www.peaktoolworks.com or contact us at sales@peaktoolworks.com

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Original Saw Company / Williams & Hussey Machine

American manufacturers Original Saw Company and Williams & Hussey Machine and Tool manufacture complementary product lines of superior woodworking equipment. Using design and manufacturing innovation, Original Saw Company creates industrial equipment that simplifies cutting. Industries that use Original Saw Company Radial Arm Saws include lumberyards, cabinet shops, carpenters, industrial arts programs in schools, hobbyists, pallet shops, contractors, big box stores, millwork shops, the military, professional set building for theaters, and many more. Established in 1990 in Britt, Iowa, Original Saw Company purchased the product line for the DeWalt Radial Arm Saw division. In the past 30 years, the Radial Arm Saw product line has expanded to 24 models. In addition, Original Saw Company manufactures Beam Saws, Crosscut Power Saws, Miter Saw Stands, Saw Extension Tables, and Saw Measuring Systems. Original Saw Company consistently focuses on designing with safety features in mind. Since 1954, Williams & Hussey sold thousands of Molders to cabinet shops, lumberyards, finish carpenters, schools with woodworking programs, furniture makers, production studios, hobbyists, picture frame artisans, millwork shops, contractors, restoration specialists, and other woodworking professionals. These versatile American-made Molders offer straight, curved, and elliptical molding applications. W&H Molders feature many advantages: • 3 cut varieties (straight, curved and elliptical) with 1 machine • Cut up to a 6 3/4” Profile • Open-ended design for wide boards/doors • A+ Finished Molding Quality • Quick & Easy Knife Set Up • W&H builds Molders for safety, quality, durability, and little to no maintenance • Technical & sales support for the lifetime of your molder • Upgrades available for vintage molders Williams & Hussey also makes profile knives. Choose from standard profiles such as Astragals, Base Caps, Casings, Coves, Crowns, Picture Frames, and many more. W&H offers more than just standard knives. In addition, we specialize in custom knives for historical renovations, matching existing molding, or unique custom moldings. Send a sample or drawing, and the Williams & Hussey knife specialists will reach out and discuss the details of your profile. We also offer profile knife sharpening. | American manufacturers Original Saw Company and Williams & Hussey Machine & Tool produce complementary lines of industrial woodworking machinery — precision saw systems and professional molding equipment — proudly engineered, manufactured, and supported in the USA. Together, the two brands serve professional woodworkers, production shops, lumberyards, contractors, educators, restoration specialists, and manufacturers who rely on durable equipment, precise results, and long-term support. Visitors to the IWF booth can explore machinery solutions for cutting, molding, and custom millwork production, along with genuine Williams & Hussey profile knives and accessories. Original Saw Company Original Saw Company designs and manufactures industrial sawing equipment that simplifies and elevates the cutting process. All equipment is proudly built in the USA at the company’s facility in Britt, Iowa. Industries using Original Saw machinery include lumberyards, cabinet and millwork shops, pallet manufacturers, contractors, furniture makers, schools, and industrial manufacturing operations. Original Saw equipment also plays a growing role in mass timber and structural wood manufacturing, providing accurate, repeatable crosscutting and trimming solutions essential for CLT, glulam, and engineered wood production. Founded in 1990, Original Saw Company acquired the DeWalt Radial Arm Saw product line and has continued to expand and modernize it. Today, the company offers 24 industrial radial arm saw models designed for accuracy, safety, and long-term durability. Additional product lines include: • Beam Saws • Crosscut Power Saws • Miter Saw Stands • Saw Extension Tables • Saw Measuring Systems Each product is engineered to improve operator productivity while maintaining industry-leading safety features. Williams & Hussey Machine & Tool Since 1954, Williams & Hussey has manufactured Made-in-the-USA Molder/Planers trusted by cabinetmakers, finish carpenters, millwork shops, lumberyards, furniture makers, restoration specialists, contractors, schools, and artisans throughout North America. These versatile machines produce straight, curved, and elliptical molding with exceptional surface quality. W&H Molder Advantages • Straight, curved, and elliptical molding capability • Profiles up to 6 ¾” • Open-ended design for wide boards and door components • Fast and simple knife changes • Durable construction with minimal maintenance • Lifetime technical and sales support • Upgrade kits available for vintage molders Profile Knives & Custom Solutions Williams & Hussey manufactures premium genuine W&H profile knives and offers hundreds of standard molding patterns, including astragals, base caps, casings, coves, crowns, picture frames, and more. The company also specializes in custom knife design for architectural replication, historical restoration, and one-of-a-kind moldings. Customers can submit a sample or drawing for a precise match. Knife sharpening services are also available.

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Newman Machine Company, LLC/ Timesavers, LLC/ Dubois Equipment Company, LLC

Come see Timesavers and Newman Machine Company – together for the first time at IWF 2024, Booth #B7821! Proud brands of InCompass. Timesavers is your source for advanced woodworking sanding machines, with over 70 years of expertise, that can make your shop more productive, efficient and profitable. We design and manufacture an advanced line of woodworking equipment that does the hard labor for you in much less time. Our wood shaping equipment helps you exert better control over almost every production stage, from initial stock removal to sanding. Applications include heavy stock removal, panel sanding, widebelt sanding and calibrating, orbital sanding, brush sanding, and veneer and lacquer sanding. Newman Machine Company is a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge machinery for the wood and lumber industries. With over 180 years of expertise, Newman Machine Company specializes in designing and engineering a wide range of equipment, such as planers, grinders, sanders, and more. Known for manufacturing machinery to meet the needs of both small workshops and large-scale industrial operations for all types of precision applications. Come meet the experts! Visit us at IWF 2024, Booth #B7821! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Leuco

LEUCO is one of the world´s largest suppliers of carbide and diamond-tipped machine tools for wood and plastic processing. Wealth of ideas and technical know-how have been the heart of LEUCO since the beginning. The product range includes circular saw blades, hoggers, bore-type and shank-type cutters, drills, clamping systems and inserts. Sharpening service, application consulting and service packages bundled under the term “Tool management” complete the spectrum. LEUCO sells via direct sales. Our customers are sawmills, building-, furniture- and paneling-industry as well as interior finishing. Internationally, around 1,200 employees work for LEUCO.

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