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Karen
Koenig
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Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].
New residential furniture orders dropped 4% in April compared to the previous month, but rose 3% compared to April 2025's numbers. Shipments were down 6% compared to March, and flat with April 2025.
By the Numbers: 58%, $8.8B, 92%
By the Numbers is a monthly column providing facts and figures on the woodworking industry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 7, 2026 | 11:21 am CDT
FDMC 300: Despite furniture sales dip, optimism prevails
At $30.4 billion, the furniture segment (residential and contract combined) accounts for 42.7% of FDMC 300 sales.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 7, 2026 | 10:04 am CDT
How Imperial Cabinets competes against the big brands
Technology, skills, and social media create a legacy of success for the Portland, Oregon-based, mid-sized cabinetry manufacturer.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 6, 2026 | 4:20 pm CDT
Innovations & ideas on tap at IWF
Thousands to attend the show, Aug. 25-28 in Atlanta.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 6, 2026 | 3:55 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Slideshow: Meet the 2026 Wood Industry 40 Under 40
This year marks the 11th annual awarding of the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 by Woodworking Network, celebrating the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on North American wood products manufacturing, design, sales, services, and education.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 1, 2026 | 8:54 am CDT
Student designs vie for award at IWF
Winners of the 2026 Design Emphasis competition to be announced at IWF.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 11, 2026 | 10:20 am CDT
Woodworkers ‘power up’ at IWF
Technology, supplies, and services to grow business on display from Aug. 25-28.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 11, 2026 | 9:59 am CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Network with Wood Industry 40 Under 40 at Leadership Reception
Held Aug. 25 in Atlanta following the first day of IWF, the reception celebrates this year's 40 Under 40 honorees, who include educators, manufacturers, and suppliers.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 11, 2026 | 8:42 am CDT
By the Numbers: $58.6B, 6 billion, 4.8%
By the Numbers is a monthly column providing facts and figures on the woodworking industry.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
June 5, 2026 | 10:01 am CDT