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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].
Homag GmbH won a preliminary injunction against a Chinese manufacturer IMAI for "serious patent infringement" of its edgebander technology. The Pro Edge NC680-LP-AR edgebander, exhibited by IMAI subsidiary Guangdong Super Machinery Technology at LIGNA, contained two joining devices, the combination of which infringes on Homag's European patent.
Residential furniture orders down for April, year-to-date
New residential furniture orders dropped 9% in April compared to the same period in 2024, according to the June issue of Furniture Insights. New residential furniture orders are also down 4% for the year-to-date, compared to last year.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 7, 2025 | 10:16 am CDT
Furniture industry faces headwinds despite some gains
Contract and residential furniture manufacturers in the FDMC 300 retain some optimism while navigating tariffs and the economy.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 1, 2025 | 2:39 pm CDT
Thrive in 2025: Woodworking innovations hit big in Vegas
Thousands of products will be on display at the 2025 AWFS Fair to help woodworkers grow their businesses.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 30, 2025 | 1:08 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Slideshow: Meet the 2025 Wood Industry 40 Under 40
This year marks the 10th 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,
June 30, 2025 | 7:00 am CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Connect with 40 Under 40 honorees at Leadership Reception
The 2025 class of honorees includes manufacturers and suppliers from all segments of the woodworking industry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 16, 2025 | 3:36 pm CDT
Thousands to attend AWFS Fair: Here’s why
The biennial show takes place July 22-25 in Las Vegas, and offers education, networking, and new products to help woodworkers thrive in 2025 and beyond.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 6, 2025 | 11:16 am CDT
LIGNA 2025 wraps up successful show: 1,433 exhibitors, 78,000 visitors
An estimated 78,000 visitors from 156 countries attended the world’s leading woodworking fair.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 5, 2025 | 5:20 pm CDT
interzum closes with a bang: 1,616 exhbitors, 60,000 visitors
An estimated 60,000 visitors from 157 countries arrived in Cologne, Germany to see the latest trends in materials and supplies for furniture, cabinetry, closets and related products.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 5, 2025 | 2:14 pm CDT
Swiss Krono to acquire Collins Pine composite panel mills
Swiss Krono Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Collins Pine's particleboard and engineered wood siding manufacturing facilitites in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 4, 2025 | 10:10 am CDT