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This is the second post about the new products on display at AWFS 2013… Click here if you missed Part 1.

rev-a-shelf blind coner

Rev-A-Shelf gives kitchen designers another option when choosing blind corner units, pull out drawers, and pull out pantries… The new look features Anti-Skid Maple shelving, chrome wire fencing and soft close – making these accessories perfect for those high-end kitchens.

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Sugatsune introduced a new panel mounting system.  This system allows you to mount panels to a wall with no visible fasteners, allows easy installation and is ideal if panels need to be removed.  With multiple mounting options and different weight ratings, I’m sure that there is an option that will work for you…

For more information about panel mounting hardware – click to watch the Sugatsune video.

Locker lock

Are you working on a locker room for a gym, country club or school?  If yes, than this cam lock could save you some time.  It’s a handle and cam lock all in one and features an anti-theft knob that will make it nearly impossible to clip the lock.

Your turn – what was some of your favorite new products from AWFS?

Your local distributor should be able to give you more info on the above products, if not please feel free contact me at richdemarco@optonline.net

 

 

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AWFS 2013 – Machine Tour…

Tanked building                   dave and car

The machine tour is always one of my favorite parts of the show… and this year’s was probably the most entertaining one that I ever attended…

The tour – hosted by Stiles was a behind the scenes look at Animal Planets’ hit show “Tanked.”

I wasn’t a fan – never even saw the show, but after spending a couple of hours with Wayde, Brett and Redneck – I was starting to develop a Bro-Mance… :0)

They took photos, signed autographs, hung out with the group and answered any questions that we had… They were AWESOME!

Everyone left with a gift bag full of goodies, a new appreciation for Stiles and their machinery…

Click to see Wayde and Brett speaking about what it was like to going from hand routers to CNC equipment…

If I can be of any assistance please don’t hesitate to contact me at richdemarco@optonline.net

me and tanked

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The Mayor’s Hardware Review – AWFS 2013…

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Many of the exhibitors had new items on display – from battery operated LED closet rods to decorative European hinges… This is part 1 of my review of AWFS – Hope you enjoy it!

Here is a look at 4 items that I thought were interesting –

Light up rod and mini light

The above photo shows two different types of battery operated LED lights for closets or cabinets.  Yes you heard me battery operated…

The LED closet rod comes in 5 different sizes, features a motion sensor and can be trimmed…

The mini LED light fits into your 32mm hole pattern and is great for adding extra light to your shelving sections – Think about how cool a light up shoe section would be or imagine lighting up the inside of drawers…                             Salice hinge-1                     Salice hinge-2

Next – European decorative hinges by Salice – the pictures doesn’t do it justice…

It comes in chrome, brass, orb and more wood grains than I can remember.  It features soft close and the installs like a standard European hinge.

If you’re installing high end closets, cabinets or furniture, you may want consider offering this… I have never seen anything like it and it could be what separates you from your competition…

Torque Hinge

Another interesting hinge that I saw was the “Torque Hinge.”  At first look it appeared to be a heavy duty butt hinge… After playing with the display I was very impressed…

The stainless steel hinge can be surface mounted on any toy chest or cabinet and it will allow the door to be held in any position or angle without the need of a flap stay.  All of a sudden those flip up doors have become very easy to install… For heavier doors, just add more hinges…

Your turn – What was your favorite part of AWFS 2013?

Was it the Stiles machine tour of Tanked?   New hardware or all of the new board colors??

Stay tuned for next week’s post for more on AWFS.  As alway if I can be of any assistance please don’t hesitate to contact me at richdemarco@optonline.net

 

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Heading West for AWFS…

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Next week is one of the biggest shows of the year – AWFS

Are you attending?

I have to admit that I have been so busy that I didn’t think that I could afford the time away…

After thinking about it, I thought how could I afford not to go…

I really look forward to these shows –

For me, finding that “special” new piece of hardware is always on the top of my list…

It’s also a great time to catch up with my vendors – even if they don’t have something new right now – listening to what they are planning keeps me up on the latest trends…

Then there’s always the possibility of networking with someone new… It could be  a potential vendor or customer…

That’s what makes attending so valuable, you never know what’s going to happen…

In the coming weeks I will be blogging about some of the new items and trends that I saw…

Hope to see you there.

What’s your main reason for attending the show?

What do you hope to get out of it?

As always if I can be of any assistance please don’t hesitate to contact me richdemarco@optonline.net

 

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