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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].
Axalta Coating Systems marked its debut into the woodworking industry by exhibiting at AWFS Fair. Axalta will also be at WMS 2017 in November, in Booth 1059.
Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge awards streamed live at AWFS Woodworking Fair
LAS VEGAS - Woodworking Network is set to live stream the winners of the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge as they are announced on July 20 at 4 p.m. during the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 17, 2017 | 11:45 am CDT
Ashley Furniture breaks ground on 465,000 sf e-commerce, distribution expansion
Ashley Furniture broke ground on a 465,000 sq.ft. expansion, adding an e-commerce fulfillment and distribution center in Leesport, Pennsylvania.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 13, 2017 | 10:18 am CDT
Armoires Fabritec plans $50 million cabinet expansion
Canadian cabinet manufacturer Armoires Fabritec will receive more than $18 million in loans from the government to help finance a $50 million expansion
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 10, 2017 | 5:23 pm CDT
WMIA: A conduit for wood products competitiveness
WMIA serves as the vital link between the supplier community and wood products manufacturers, supporting technological advancements and educational achievements.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 10, 2017 | 10:15 am CDT
Riverside Tool acquires General Saw
ELKHART, Ind. - Riverside Tool Corp. has acquired General Saw Corp. Terms of the acquisition, announced July 9, were not disclosed.
Founded in 1937 and based in Cape Coral, Florida, General Saw manufactures carbide-tipped saw blades for the wood, plastics and acrylics markets. A statement from Riverside Tool said the General Saw acquisition will strengthen the capabilities, products, and services of both companies.
Effective immediately, General Saw will be a brand under Riverside Tool, with Ray Kordecki overseeing the product sales and engineering.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 10, 2017 | 10:04 am CDT
Tech innovations highlight Ligna 2017
More than 90,000 woodworkers traversed more than a thousand exhibits, ranging from Industry 4.0 technology to entry-level machines.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 7, 2017 | 8:50 am CDT
Palliser Furniture to acquire Casana casegoods
Palliser Furniture Holdings Ltd. will acquire Casana Furniture Co. Ltd., making it Canada's largest home furnishings manufacturer/supplier.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 22, 2017 | 5:28 pm CDT
Home Depot & Menards under fire over lumber sizes
Home Depot and Menards are each facing a possible class-action suit over claims they deceived lumber buyers over board sizes by using nominal sizes. The plaintiffs are seeking more than $5 million.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 21, 2017 | 5:32 pm CDT
Elkay closes Virginia cabinetry plant, killing Home Depot frameless line
Elkay Manufacturing will cease cabinet manufacturing a its Ringgold, Virginia, plant, as it kills the InnerMost Cabinet line sold at The Home Depot.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 14, 2017 | 10:02 am CDT