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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].
A tool-free fastening and assembly system, Lockdowel can be used for the construction of cabinets, casegoods, furniture, fixtures, closets and components such as drawer boxes. It creates an invisible joint that can withstand mechanical and vibratory stress without loosening.
New Chief Charts CPA Course on Green Issues
The new president of the Composite Panel Association, Jackson Morrill is no stranger to the woodworking industry. He took time recently to share his thoughts with Woodworking Network on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the composite panel industry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
August 5, 2015 | 10:58 am CDT
Steelcase Charges Up Personalized Pod-Like Office Spaces
Steelcase says the Brody WorkLounge is “the first and only microenvironment designed for the brain and the body” — enabling people to remain focused on what’s important.
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Karen M. Koenig,
August 5, 2015 | 9:40 am CDT
OSHA: Cabinetmaker Died from Wood Dust Exposure
Acute, long-term exposure to wood dust led to the death of a 55-year-old finish sander at a Montana cabinet shop, OSHA says. A recent inspection also found 21 serious safety that exposed workers to respiratory hazards, fire, explosion, and amputation. Oak Creations faces a $50,000 fine.
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Karen M. Koenig,
August 4, 2015 | 12:00 pm CDT
New Composite Panel Combines Particleboard-OSB Properties
GERMANY - Soft hardwood panels with properties falling between OSB and particleboard have been developed through a joint project between the Büsgen Institute at the University of Göttingen and Egger Holzwerkstoffe Wismar GmbH.
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Karen M. Koenig,
August 3, 2015 | 12:24 pm CDT
Myanmar Frees 153 Chinese Loggers Sentenced to Life
MYANMAR - Myanmar has freed 153 Chinese facing life sentences for illegal logging. Their release was part of a larger presidential amnesty deal which freed close to 7,000 prisoners.Last week's sentencing strained the country's relation with neighboring China. News reports say a life sentence like that given to the 153 loggers, is typically equal to 20 years. An additional two Chinese loggers, both said to be minors, were given 10 years.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 30, 2015 | 5:07 pm CDT
Wood-Based Biofuels Help FedEx Fly
Wood-based biofuel will be used to fuel FedEx jets within two years under a seven year contract between Red Rock Biofuels and FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. Red Rock, which is also supply bio jet fuel to Southwest Airlines, will produce 3 million gallons of low-carbon, renewable jet fuel per year for the company. First delivery is in 2017.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 30, 2015 | 4:26 pm CDT
As Masco Cabinet Sales Jump, Headquarters Shrinks
Cabinet and building products giant Masco Corp. announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters by the end of 2016 to a 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Livonia, Michigan. The news comes just days after the company released its second quarter findings of 3% overall net sales growth — 7% in North America — to $1.9 billion. Sales were spurred by a 6% jump in Cabinets and Related Products, driven by KraftMaid Cabinetry’s sales growth with home centers and dealers.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 30, 2015 | 10:56 am CDT
Send Your Nominations for Wood Industry Market Leaders
Submit nominations for the wood industry Market Leaders. This exclusive program recognizes individuals who have made an impact, not only at their own woodworking firm, but also within their market segments.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 29, 2015 | 9:10 am CDT
AWFS Names 8 Visionary Award Winners at Woodworking Fair
Eight woodworking manufacturers received Visionary Awards this morning at the 2015 AWFS Fair for machinery and supplies demonstrating creativity and innovation, as well as leadership in green/environmental product development.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 24, 2015 | 12:17 pm CDT