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Karen
Koenig
Editor
Karen M. Koenig has more than 30 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As editor of special publications under the Woodworking Network brand, including the Red Book Best Practices resource guide and website, Karen’s responsibilities include writing, editing and coordinating of editorial content. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media. She can be reached at [email protected]
Matthias Bulla assumed the role of president effective Jan. 1. He previously served as executive vice president at the major cabinet hardware supplier.
Customs reverses antidumping decision, says cabinet importer did evade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reversed an earlier determination and now concludes Scioto Valley Woodworking (Valleywood Cabinetry) did evade antidumping and countervailing duties by transshipping the wood products through Malaysia.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 9, 2025 | 11:32 am CST
October residential furniture orders flat, modest optimism for 2025
New residential furniture orders were essentially flat in October compared to 2023 figures, putting an end to five straight months of year-over-year declines, according to the December issue of Furniture Insights.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 2, 2025 | 1:40 pm CST
Judge rebukes antidumping reversal, orders Customs to revisit
Judge Wang's judgement partially overturns and partially upholds a ruling by Customs regarding allegations Scioto Valley Woodworking evaded antidumping and countervailing duties by transshipping cabinetry through Malaysia.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 20, 2024 | 2:02 pm CST
Construction Resources acquires Bell Cabinetry
Construction Resources said the acquisition of Georgia-based Bell Cabinetry will enhance its builder products offerings, particularly in the Southeast.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 20, 2024 | 11:58 am CST
1847 acquires CMD Inc. cabinetry, millwork and door producer
The acquisition of the Las Vegas, Nevada-based manufacturer will add $33.1 million in revenue and $10.4 million in net income to 1847's portfolio.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 18, 2024 | 10:43 am CST
SBA Home to open first North American furniture plant in NC
The Lithuanian conglomerate plans to invest more than $70 million to establish the 500,000-square-foot residential furniture manufacturing and distribution plant, creating 250 jobs in Davie County.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 18, 2024 | 9:41 am CST
Former WPMA exec Philip Bibeau has died
Longtime industry advocate and former executive director of the Wood Products Manufacturers Association, Philip Bibeau died Dec. 7 following complications from Lewy Body dementia. He was 67.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 11, 2024 | 3:02 pm CST
Seven Trees Woodworking takes next step in growth plans
Seven Trees Woodworking's expansion plans continue to move forward following the approval of a $975,000 low-interest loan to purchase the 28,000-square-foot industrial building currently being leased by the custom cabinetry and millwork firm.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 5:23 pm CST
Wood components & industrial products: Industry snapshot
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the wood components and industrial products industries. Wood components include: cabinet doors & drawers, furniture parts, mouldings & trim, turnings, dimension stock, stair parts & specialty items. Industrial products include: pallets, reels, household utensils, crates, plus crossties and pellets.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 9:30 am CST