Grand Rapids, MI (September 29, 2026) – Stiles Machinery, a premier North American provider of manufacturing technology, and Vertongen Woodworking Machinery, a leading producer of CNC machinery for kitchen cabinetry and architectural millwork, have announced a new slim shaker production center. Designed to overcome the challenges of slim shaker cabinet door manufacturing, the center also excels at ogee, bead, standard shaker, and other popular profiles.
The Vertongen Fusion is a compact, all-in-one solution engineered to handle the narrow dimensions of slim shaker face profiles and deep cuts of slim shaker doors, with a maximum profile depth of up to 38 millimeters. Developed to eliminate the manufacturing bottleneck of rails and stiles with a skinny shaker profile, the fully CNC-controlled system can produce up to 150 doors an hour with exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and surface finish quality.
The Answer to Next-Generation Design Challenges
The minimalist slim shaker door trend continues to become more popular, but most standard manufacturing machinery struggles to work with the thin, narrow parts accurately and without tear-out. The Vertongen Fusion addresses this directly with specialized features, including a parts-measuring and control system (PMCS), heavy-duty pneumatic clamping, and 7,200 RPM spindles for superior surface finishing.
In addition, the unique design of the Fusion allows one operator to machine two parts at once. This results in perfectly matching sets of components with tight joints and square edges, even when working with narrow or thick pieces.
"Slim shaker profiles are incredibly popular right now, but their narrow faces present clamping and machining challenges," said Chuck Carter, Product Manager at Stiles Machinery. "The Vertongen Fusion brings specialized engineering to this exact production pain point, allowing cabinet shops of all sizes to expand their offering without sacrificing throughput or floor space."
Tom De Smet, Chairman & CEO at Vertongen, added: "For years, our team has focused on perfecting CNC production cells for five-piece doors. The Fusion is the next natural step in that evolution, bridging the gap between high-end aesthetics and high-volume industrial production. We are proud to partner with Stiles to offer a solution that allows North American manufacturers to confidently take advantage of the popularity of slim shaker doors with exceptional throughput, precision, and efficiency."
The Vertongen Fusion is available for order now in the United States exclusively through Stiles Machinery, with financing options available. Each machine purchase is backed by Stiles’ nationwide installation and service team and 24/7 technical support network.
For more information on the Fusion or to request a demonstration, call 616-698-7500 or visit stilesmachinery.com/vertongen-fusion.
About Stiles Machinery
As the industry’s leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, Stiles Machinery has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for 60 years. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a proud member of the HOMAG Group, Stiles provides world-class machinery backed by the industry’s largest nationwide support team, a 24/7 parts and technical support call center, a nationally accredited education and training program, and innovative software solutions for the woodworking industry. For more information, visit stilesmachinery.com.
About Vertongen Woodworking Machinery
Based in Belgium, Vertongen has over a century of experience engineering industry-leading, high-end CNC machinery for window, door, and architectural millwork manufacturing. Known for their precision CNC tenoners and profile molders, Vertongen specializes in compact, industrial-scale solutions designed to maximize throughput, accuracy, and quality. For more information, visit vertongenmachinery.com.
