IWF 2000 POISED TO BREAK RECORDS - ALMOST 1,300 COMPANIES FILLING OVER 700,000 NET SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBIT SPACE

IWF 2000 is poised to be the biggest event in its 34-year history. The show is close to a sell-out with over 1,200 companies, filling almost 700,000 net square feet of exhibit space, signed-up to display and demonstrate the latest in machinery, supplies and services from more than 32 countries. Of the companies exhibiting, over 200 are new.

In addition to seeing more exhibitors, buyers at IWF 2000 will see a more comprehensive display of both US and international woodworking machinery, supplies and services than any other trade show in the industry.

IWF 2000 takes place August 24 to 27 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia Dome and the Georgia World Congress Center, and showcases machinery, supplies and services for both large manufacturers and small professional shops in the woodworking, furniture, cabinetry, solid surface, architectural woodwork, store fixtures, and plastic fabricating industries.

IWF is owned and sponsored by American Furniture Manufacturers Association (AFMA), Wood Machinery Man u fac turers of America (WMMA), and Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA). They will host buyers from more than 90 countries.

For more information, about the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair - USA®, go online to www.iwf2000.com, or call 770-246-0608. E-mail: iwf @sprynet.com.