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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].
Pella Corp. has selected Tim Yaggi as its new president and CEO. He replaces former CEO Pat Meyer, who left the window and door manufacturing giant in October.
Viridis cites wood dust as it shutters partially upgraded wood pellet plant
Okanagan Pellet Co. plant will cease operations at its West Kelowna, British Columbia, facility Despite substantial upgrades already underway, owner Viridis cited structural concerns, new storage and wood dust management requirements and other costs in the decision.
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 14, 2016 | 9:08 am CDT
2016 Wood Industry Almanac
2016 Wood Industry Almanac
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 12, 2016 | 10:01 am CDT
U.S. laminates to hit $6.8 billion in 2020; cabinets & furniture spur demand
Increased cabinets and furniture demand will continue to drive the growth of decorative laminates in the United States 2.5 percent annually, reaching 11.6 billion square feet —$6.8 billion — in 2020, according to new research by The Freedonia Group.
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 11, 2016 | 1:19 pm CDT
European wood manufacturing investment wows U.S. visitors
The Wood Components Manufacturers Association says its first-ever tour of European woodworking facilities has been a "huge success," with 14 individuals from 10 member companies attending the week-long March event.
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 7, 2016 | 10:29 am CDT
Custom Cupboards cabinetry becomes R.D. Henry & Co. in management buyout
Custom Cupboards has changed its name to R.D. Henry & Co. as it begins the transition to new ownership. The name change is in honor of the brothers who founded the 35-year-old cabinet company.
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 1, 2016 | 2:44 pm CDT
Sherwin-Williams buys coatings rival Valspar in $11.3 billion deal
The Sherwin-Williams Co. announced it will purchase paint and coatings rival The Valspar Corp. in a deal worth approximately $11.3 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter in 2017.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 21, 2016 | 8:54 am CDT
HNI adds $17.8 million more to its office furniture factory expansions
HNI's latest expansion and renovation plans continue to move forward, with the office furniture giant being granted tax benefits on the estimated $17.8 million capital investment. This project is in addition to the $30 million expansion and renovation already underway at another HNI facility.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 23, 2016 | 12:42 pm CST
Binks, DeVilbiss owner Carlisle acquires MS powder coating manufacturer
Carlisle Companies Inc. has acquired Swiss-based powder coating systems manufacturer MS Oberflachentechnik AG, increasing its portfolio of finishing brands to five. Carlisle purchased the Finishing Brands business — Binks, DeVilbiss, Ransburg and BGK — from Graco in 2015.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 23, 2016 | 8:48 am CST
AkzoNobel to acquire BASF Industrial Coatings for $530 million
AkzoNobel announced plans to acquire BASF's Industrial Coatings business for approximately $530 million (€475 million). The planned acquisition is expected to be completed in the second half of 2016.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 17, 2016 | 7:46 am CST