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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].
The first Inside Biesse sprint event for 2017 will be hosted at the company's facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 23 and 24. The woodworking machinery manufacturer said it will host 23,000-square-feet of innovative technology at its state-of-the-art showroom.
Woodworkers crowd Magna ExpoMueblera show in Mexico
Magna ExpoMueblera, Mexico's largest trade show for woodworking equipment, supplies and services for custom and mass production, saw a steady stream of attendees who viewed more than 250 exhibitors from approximately 30 nations.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 21, 2017 | 9:59 am CST
CliqStudios invests $2 million in cabinet design studio, names Tiller CEO
Kitchen cabinet provider CliqStudios has announced plans to invest nearly $2 million in a new design studio in St. Louis. In related news, the Minnesota-based manufacturer and online retailer of semi-custom cabinets has named Tom Tiller as its new CEO.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 6, 2017 | 11:06 am CST
Theodore Alexander high-end furniture acquired by Asian firm
High-end residential furniture, lighting and accessories manufacturer Theodore Alexander Inc. has been acquired by Creative Home Furniture Co. Ltd., an Asian firm based in ShenZhen, Guangdong, China. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 4, 2017 | 10:56 am CST
Conestoga Wood Specialties' components to success
New cabinetry components along with edgebanding and finishing technology help Conestoga Wood Specialties keep an edge over the competition.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 3, 2017 | 12:22 pm CST
Conestoga Wood Specialties completes 47,000-sf finishing expansion
Conestoga Wood Specialties' new 47,000-square-foot addition will increase its finishing capacity and expand the cabinet component manufacturer's capabilities.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 3, 2017 | 9:10 am CST
CNC technology integration to highlight Mexican woodworking fair
Hundreds of exhibitors displaying CNC machinery, standard woodworking equipment and supplies for custom and production wood products manufacturing are expected to be on hand at the 23rd annual Magna ExpoMueblera. The international tradeshow and conference will be held Jan. 18 to 21 at the Centro Banamex exhibition center in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 20, 2016 | 3:01 pm CST
Wood Industry Almanac 2016-2017: Who works where in Canada - infographic
Highlighted in the infographics are the top Canadian provinces for wood products manufacturing, average annual wages per industry, average hourly earnings for cabinetmakers by region, and a listing of Canada's top trading partners.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 19, 2016 | 5:03 pm CST
Wood Industry Almanac 2016-2017 U.S. data: Who works where
Highlighted in the infographics are the top U.S. states for wood products manufacturing, average annual wages per industry, and hourly earnings per job description. Worker shortages are a top concern for wood manufacturing firms.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 19, 2016 | 4:47 pm CST
Ex-Herman Miller exec accused of stealing $1.8 million from office furniture maker
Former Herman Miller executive Jerry Lee Akers is facing felony charges that he bilked the office furniture manufacturer of $1.773 million over a five-year period for natural gas services that were never provided.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 2, 2016 | 4:06 pm CST