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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].
WB Manufacturing takes Industry 4.0 to the next level with its fully integrated, lean workcell. The Thorp, Wisconsin-based company manufactures cabinetry and casework for the educational, office, industrial and health markets.
State bans on toxic furniture flame retardants grows
A ban on certain furniture flame retardants looks likely in Massachusetts, the latest state to ban certain chemical flame retardants from upholstered furniture and children's products sold there.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 22, 2016 | 1:30 pm CDT
Transgender bathroom controversy hits JELD-WEN
Calling it "unfounded and improper," JELD-WEN has denied a grievance filed by a female employee contesting the window and door company's policy which allows a transgender person to use the bathroom of choice.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 1, 2016 | 12:38 pm CDT
Learn how a savvy entrepreneur developed his own closet franchise business
Starting a new business in the middle of the Great Recession may seem "crazy" now but Joe Lonardo's success with closet franchise firm Bella Systems has proved a remarkable success.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 1, 2016 | 12:00 pm CDT
Former IKEA CFO Lindquist named Sodra Wood president
The man who brought IKEA's furniture manufacturing to the United States, Jorgen Lindquist has been appointed the president of Södra Wood.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 31, 2016 | 10:32 am CDT
Biesse acquires Italian CNC machinery maker Uniteam
Biesse announced it will acquire CNC equipment maker Uniteam S.p.A., giving the diversified machinery manufacturer entry into the wood construction market. Biesse, which specializes in systems for the woodworking/panel processing, glass, stone and composite material markets, said the acquisition will also help broaden the group's presence in the advanced materials and composites sectors.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 26, 2016 | 11:14 am CDT
What's your woodworking success strategy? Share it in the WOOD 100
Manufacturers of furniture, cabinetry, store fixtures, architectural woodwork and other secondary wood and panel products can get their companies profiled in the 27th annual WOOD 100, an exclusive report that details the production, marketing and service strategies used to help North American businesses grow.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 25, 2016 | 4:31 pm CDT
Woodgrain Millwork plans $1.86 million expansion
Woodgrain Millwork has announced plans for a $1.86 million expansion to its Marion, Virginia, window and door component manufacturing facility. The investment includes building an 18,000 square-foot addition and new equipment. Woodgrain Millwork also has committed to purchasing more than $4.6 million of Virginia lumber over the next three years, or 78 percent of the mill's timber needs.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 20, 2016 | 3:51 pm CDT
OSHA cites furniture maker after saw blade amputation
Tritter Feefer Home Collection LLC has been ordered by OSHA to pay more than $50,000 in fines after a worker amputated the tip of his finger on an unguarded saw blade.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 16, 2016 | 5:02 pm CDT
Honeywell spins off $1.3 billion chemical & resin business
Honeywell is spinning off its $1.3 billion Resins and Chemicals business into a new publicly-traded company named AdvanSix Inc. The items are used in the manufacture of products including paints, coatings, engineered plastics and packaging. The deal is expected to be completed by early 2017.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 12, 2016 | 2:49 pm CDT