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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].
The Lithuanian conglomerate plans to invest more than $70 million to establish the 500,000-square-foot residential furniture manufacturing and distribution plant, creating 250 jobs in Davie County.
Former WPMA exec Philip Bibeau has died
Longtime industry advocate and former executive director of the Wood Products Manufacturers Association, Philip Bibeau died Dec. 7 following complications from Lewy Body dementia. He was 67.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 11, 2024 | 3:02 pm CST
Seven Trees Woodworking takes next step in growth plans
Seven Trees Woodworking's expansion plans continue to move forward following the approval of a $975,000 low-interest loan to purchase the 28,000-square-foot industrial building currently being leased by the custom cabinetry and millwork firm.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 5:23 pm CST
Wood components & industrial products: Industry snapshot
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the wood components and industrial products industries. Wood components include: cabinet doors & drawers, furniture parts, mouldings & trim, turnings, dimension stock, stair parts & specialty items. Industrial products include: pallets, reels, household utensils, crates, plus crossties and pellets.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 9:30 am CST
Wood & laminate flooring: Industry snapshot
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the wood and laminate flooring industries. The category includes hardwood flooring, laminate/engineered flooring, plank, and parquet.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 9:25 am CST
Windows & doors: Industry snapshots
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the windows and doors industries.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 9:20 am CST
Closets & home storage: Industry snapshot
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the closets and home organization industry. The category includes: walk-in and reach-in closets, garages, mudrooms, pantries, laundry rooms, home offices and related products.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 9:15 am CST
Architectural & custom woodwork: Industry snapshots
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the architectural woodwork/millwork and related custom woodworking industries.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 9:00 am CST
Retail fixtures: Industry snapshot
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the retail fixtures industry. Category includes: display cabinets & cashwraps, POP & full store interiors, kiosks, endcaps, slatwall & systems.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 8:45 am CST
Residential furniture: Industry snapshot
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the residential furniture industry. The category includes wood & upholstered furniture, casegoods, RTA, bedroom & youth furniture, and entertainment units.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 9, 2024 | 8:40 am CST