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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].
Cabinetry sales more than doubled in January, rising 9.3% for the month compared to January 2016, according to participating members in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business Survey.
Chromcraft Revington Douglas buys new furniture facility
Chromcraft Revington Douglas (CRD) has completed the purchase of a 375,000-square-foot manufacturing and central distribution center in Sardis, MS.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 22, 2017 | 11:48 am CST
Sneak peek at woodworking innovations: LIGNA 2017 preview
A sneak peek at some of the new woodworking technology and innovations on display at LIGNA 2017 was given to more than 70 journalists from 28 countries at a special event hosted by show organizer Deutsche Messe. The world’s largest woodworking event, LIGNA will be held May 22-26 in Hannover, Germany
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 21, 2017 | 4:25 pm CST
Stanley Furniture faces stock delisting
Stanley Furniture Co. said it could be de-listed from the NASDAQ Stock Market because its shares have dropped below $1.00 for 30 consecutive days.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 17, 2017 | 3:31 pm CST
Klaussner furniture acquired by equity firm Monomoy
Casegoods and furniture maker Klaussner Home Furnishings has been acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners, a private equity firm.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 17, 2017 | 1:06 pm CST
Superior Cabinets wins KBIS People's Choice Award
Superior Cabinets' Fusion Finishes on MDF have been selected as the winner for the Best of KBIS – People’s Choice Award in the kitchen category. The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show marked the U.S. debut of the Fusion Finishes line of cabinetry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 2, 2017 | 3:33 pm CST
Residential furniture orders post 8% gain in November
Residential furniture orders rose 8 percent in November compared to the year prior, and 1 percent higher than October orders, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors from Smith Leonard. New orders were up in November for 61 percent of the surveyed participants, compared to 52 percent which recorded an increase the month prior.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 1, 2017 | 10:07 am CST
Mexico's Magna ExpoMueblera: Successful woodworking show
Preliminary figures for Magna ExpoMueblera, Mexico's largest wood and furniture industry trade show indicate the 23rd annual event was a "resounding success," according to show management. Held Jan. 18-21 at the Centro Banamex exhibition center in Mexico City, it was the first time that the show took place under the management of Deutsche Messe AG, represented by its local subsidiary Hannover Fairs México.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 1, 2017 | 9:07 am CST
DVUV Holdings announces corporate name change, reorganization
UV coatings and products specialist DVUV Holdings LLC has a new corporate name and reorganization. Now known as Keyland Polymer Material Sciences LLC, the new holdings company includes four separate, operating businesses: Keyland Polymer UV Application Technology LLC; Keyland Polymer UV Resins Ltd.; Keyland Polymer UV Powder LLC; and DVUV LLC.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 30, 2017 | 8:45 am CST
Plant tours highlight best practices at wood component shops
Best practices for manufacturing wood components were shared by more than 125 North American woodworkers and industry suppliers during the annual Fall Conference & Plant Tour Event hosted by the Wood Component Manufacturers Association.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 25, 2017 | 2:54 pm CST