AWFS Fair Makes Move to Las Vegas
A new era begins this month for the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers with the relocation of its AWFS Fair to convention hub Las Vegas. The fair, which originated in 1957, has been held biennially since that time in Anaheim, CA. The move to the Las Vegas Convention Center was made to give the show room to grow, and the relocation has enabled the fair to exceed expectations in terms of number of exhibitors, exhibitor space and anticipated attendees.

The event, now called AWFS Vegas, is scheduled to take place this year from July 27 through July 30. Event organizers expected to sell out the fair's space in the convention center, a total of 430,000 sq. ft. hosting some 900 exhibitors.
In addition to the exhibitors' floor, AWFS Vegas also encompasses the New Products Showcase and the First-Time Exhibitors Showcase. The New Products Showcase features new-to-market equipment and supplies and is organized by product type: large machinery, small machinery, power tools, hardware, components, upholstery, tooling and software. The First-Time Exhibitors Showcase features products from companies that have not previously exhibited at the fair. Both showcases will be located at the main registration area and will include write-ups of each new product/new exhibitor.

Here, Kitchen & Bath Design News highlights just a small sampling of the many products that will be displayed by exhibitors at the 2005 AWFS Vegas.

Line Gets a Leg Up
Adams Wood Products (Booth 15120) has added an 8" tall version to its 556 Series of turned legs. The leg is available from stock in maple, cherry, red oak, alder and paint grade.
Adams Wood Products Inc., P.O. Box 728, Morristown,
TN 37815-0728

Collection Provides
Storage Options
The KV Virtu Collection of storage accessories, manufactured in Italy, is available from Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co. (Booth 12034). The collection includes the Virtu Pull-down Shelf, Plate Rack, Base Cabinet Pull-outs, Standard Baskets, Organizer Basket Series, Pull-Out Trays, Deep Baskets and Pantry System.
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co., 2700 Oak Industrial Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Corner Cabinets Extend Storage
Blum, Inc. (Booth 12024) offers Space Corner, a corner cabinet that provides fully extended drawers using longer lengths of Blum's full-extension Tandem drawer runners. Space Corner, which provides full access to interiors, incorporates Blumotion for quiet, smooth operation, the company reports.
Blum, Inc., 7733 Old Plank Rd., Stanley, NC 28164

Concealed Hinge Features Winged Design
The Digit concealed hinge from Ferrari America (Booth 10131) provides installation and removal without the use of tools, according to the company. The winged design allows the user to spread the wings, insert the hinge into the pre-drilled holes and close the wings for installation.
Ferrari America, 4189 Eagle Hill Dr., High Point, NC 27265

Corbels Sport Arts & Crafts Style
The American Arts & Crafts designer corbels line from Enkeboll Designs (Booth 12072) features smooth, bold lines and fluid curves, influenced by the design of the Arts and Crafts period of the late 19th century, according to the company. The corbels are offered in various sizes ranging from 4.5" to 34" in height, and are available in maple, red oak, cherry or special-order woods.
Enkeboll Designs, 16506 Avalon Blvd., Carson,
CA 90746

MDF Board Follows Curve
Pliable MDF Board from Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. (Booth 14078) now available in larger sheet sizes, enables users to produce all types of circular and undulating curves for unusually shaped furniture, walls and columns, notes the company. Available as 40-7/8"Wx110-1/4"L, 8mm- or 9.5mm-thick single panels, the product can be joined with dowels or cross tongues or butt-jointed to increase length or width, the firm adds.