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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].
Arauco's acquisition of Masisa's Mexican assets includes three particleboard lines, an MDF panel line, three TFL lines, a resin plant, and a veneer line.
Cabinets To Go invests $6.5 million to produce flooring
NASHVILLE – Cabinetry and flooring provider Cabinets To Go announced plans to expand flooring operations at its Lawrenceburg, Tennessee facility. The $6.5 million investment is expected to create 70 new jobs.
The company said funds will be used for equipment to manufacture its new brand of engineered hardwood flooring, Robusto Floors. In addition to flooring, Cabinets To Go recently added countertops and installation services to its kitchen and bath cabinetry offerings.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 18, 2017 | 5:02 pm CST
Bassett to buy Lane Venture outdoor furniture from Heritage Home Group
Bassett Furniture Industries has agreed to purchase certain Lane Venture operating assets for $15.5 million in cash. Owned by Heritage Home Group, Lane Venture specializes in outdoor home furnishings.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 18, 2017 | 2:05 pm CST
Young Wood Pros competition open for entries
Entries are being accepted for the popular Young Woodworking Professionals competition, which recognizes outstanding projects and the young wood pros that created them. The free competition kicks off Young Woodworking Professionals week, Woodworking Network's salute to woodworkers ages 18-35, which takes place Jan. 8-12.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 18, 2017 | 11:35 am CST
Patrick Industries acquires Nickell Moulding
Patrick Industries has acquired Nickell Moulding for approximately $11 million. Nickell Moulding will continue to operate on a stand-alone basis under its brand name and in its existing facility.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 14, 2017 | 12:16 pm CST
Knoll buys Muuto furnishings for $300 million
Knoll says its acquisition of Muuto will complement the contract furniture giant's product portfolio, expand its range of price points and increase its international presence.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 12, 2017 | 6:21 pm CST
Biesse adds name to growing list of Mexican woodworking show exhibitors
MEXICO CITY - The Biesse Group has confirmed its participation in the Magna Expo Mueblera Industrial trade fair, joining a growing list of woodworking technology leaders for panel processing and solid wood manufacturing, including Altendorf GmbH, Leitz GmbH, Mereen-Johnson, SCM Group, Stiles Machinery Inc./Homag, and Michael Weinig AG/Holz-Her, at the annual event.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 12, 2017 | 5:42 pm CST
Tours highlight best practices in millwork manufacturing
Tips and techniques for manufacturing cabinetry and architectural millwork were seen by more than 80 North American professional woodworkers and industry suppliers during plant tours of North Atlantic Corp, and South Shore Millwork. The tours were conducted as part of the 88th annual meeting of the Wood Products Manufacturers Association, which took place Sept. 19-21 in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 12, 2017 | 1:22 pm CST
Western Forest Products buys U.S. lumber mill for $9 million
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Western Forest Products Inc. announced it will acquire Hampton Lumber Mills-Washington Inc.'s lumber processing and distribution center in Arlington, Washington for approximately $9 million. The sale is expected to close in January 2018.
This will be the Canadian lumber producer's first U.S. operation. The acquisition will also help "to mitigate" the softwood duties assessed on company products sold into the United States, said Western President and CEO Don Demens.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 8, 2017 | 2:46 pm CST
Former lumber CFO guilty of embezzling over $800,000
A former lumber executive is facing up to 20 years in federal prison for embezzling more than $800,000 from a Beckley, West Virginia-based company. Federal prosecutors say James Matthew Miller, 42, pleaded guilty on Dec. 7 to two counts of wire fraud. He faces fines up to $250,000 on each of the counts
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 8, 2017 | 12:12 pm CST