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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].
Woodworking Network talks with Leonard Marano, Lectra Americas president, for his views on the residential furniture industry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 18, 2025 | 8:17 am CST
Residential furniture orders slump in November, cautious optimism for 2025
Residential furniture orders fell 9% in November compared to the same period in 2023, according to the January issue of Furniture Insights. This decline follows a relatively flat October and marks a return to the downward trend observed from May through September.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 4, 2025 | 3:02 pm CST
December cabinet sales slump: KCMA Trend of Business report
Cabinet manufacturers reported overall sales of were down 9.4% for December 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, with all three segments reporting losses, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's December Trend of Business report.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 29, 2025 | 4:03 pm CST
Grass America appoints Matthias Bulla new president
Matthias Bulla assumed the role of president effective Jan. 1. He previously served as executive vice president at the major cabinet hardware supplier.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 14, 2025 | 10:12 am CST
Customs reverses antidumping decision, says cabinet importer did evade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reversed an earlier determination and now concludes Scioto Valley Woodworking (Valleywood Cabinetry) did evade antidumping and countervailing duties by transshipping the wood products through Malaysia.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 9, 2025 | 11:32 am CST
October residential furniture orders flat, modest optimism for 2025
New residential furniture orders were essentially flat in October compared to 2023 figures, putting an end to five straight months of year-over-year declines, according to the December issue of Furniture Insights.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 2, 2025 | 1:40 pm CST
Judge rebukes antidumping reversal, orders Customs to revisit
Judge Wang's judgement partially overturns and partially upholds a ruling by Customs regarding allegations Scioto Valley Woodworking evaded antidumping and countervailing duties by transshipping cabinetry through Malaysia.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 20, 2024 | 2:02 pm CST
Construction Resources acquires Bell Cabinetry
Construction Resources said the acquisition of Georgia-based Bell Cabinetry will enhance its builder products offerings, particularly in the Southeast.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 20, 2024 | 11:58 am CST
1847 acquires CMD Inc. cabinetry, millwork and door producer
The acquisition of the Las Vegas, Nevada-based manufacturer will add $33.1 million in revenue and $10.4 million in net income to 1847's portfolio.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 18, 2024 | 10:43 am CST