Future State
Wood Finishing
Solutions
Tier I

New Wood Finishing Facility Solutions

Providing expertise in coatings, equipment, and training to establish optimal process and finishing facilities for manufacturing excellence.

AWFI Solution

AWFI is an unbiased third-party consulting firm offering real-world applied technology knowledge for your industry. For new finishing projects, our team determines the best coating methods for each part and proposes designs considering cost, quality, delivery, environmental impact, and safety.

Our Process

AWFI provides a free consultation to define your new finishing facility’s needs. A “Mini Quote” for initial phases (possibly including an on-site visit) follows. Later phases are priced as a percentage of the total project cost.

Phase I

Project Scope

• Define Wood Project Sector Type

• Production Requirements

• Coating Technology

• Proposed Equipment Technology

Phase II

Request for Quote

The AWFI design team will specify coating and equipment requirements of the project scope. A comprehensive RFQ will be submitted to the client and to mThe AWFI design team will define the project’s coating and equipment needs. A detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ) will then be sent to the client and vendors.

Phase III

Future State Lab Process Validation

TAWFI application engineers offer comprehensive end-to-end process testing and real-world application procedures, covering:

Manual Applications
Robotic Spray
Conveyor Systems
Curing Processes
A Wide Range of Applicator Technologies

This service helps eliminate equipment procurement mistakes.

Phase IV

Process and Procedures Documentation

AWFI documentation experts create ISO-approved process and procedure documents. These documents are based on successful process validation results, incorporating all data from surface preparation to final Finish application. This ensures accurate training data and eliminates costly process and line design errors.

Application Lab

Phase V

Process Startup

AWFI application experts provide on-site partnership with coating and equipment integrators. This collaboration, leveraging data from validation tests and process documentation, ensures a rapid and efficient startup.

Benefits Include:

• Reduced start-up costs
• Accelerated start-up timelines
• Optimized line performance to specifications