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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].
Recognized in 2024 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Barbara Snook is the vice president of Custom Spaces & Manufacturing at The Container Store, one of North America's largest closets and home organization firms.
Alex Legall of Forte Opening Solutions: Insights from a Wood Industry Market Leader
Recognized in 2024 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Alex Legall is CEO of the newly named Forte Opening Solutions, one of the largest architectural door manufacturers in North America.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 8, 2024 | 8:15 am CDT
Rick Coffey of McCreary Modern: Insights from a Wood Industry Market Leader
Recognized in 2024 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Rick Coffey is president and COO of McCreary Modern, one of the largest privately held and employee-owned upholstery companies in North America.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 8, 2024 | 8:00 am CDT
Meet the 2024 Wood Industry Market Leaders
The 2024 Wood Industry Market Leaders are (pictured clockwise, beginning top left): Brian Krenke, president and CEO, KI; Rick Coffey, president and COO, McCreary Modern; Barbara Snook, vice president, Custom Spaces & Manufacturing, The Container Store; Alex Legall, CEO, Forte™ Opening Solutions; Marc Sanderson, president and owner, Wilkie Sanderson, Innergy; and Jeff Bellows, owner/operator, Jeff Bellows Construction.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 8, 2024 | 7:30 am CDT
AWI seeks public comment on two national architectural woodwork standards
The public comment period for two new proposed American National Standards: AWI 0100 - Submittals and AWI 0648 – Wood Frames will be open for feedback through Nov. 18. The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) opened the 45-day public comment period on Oct. 4.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 7, 2024 | 12:30 pm CDT
Video: Challengers Award winning alternative oak by Unilin Panels
Unilin's Master Oak product is a sustainable alternative to oak that radiates natural charm and warmth and feels like a real oak panel or veneer.
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
40 Under 40: Next-gen woodworkers make a mark
Meet the rising stars in Woodworking Network's Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 6, 2024 | 4:36 pm CDT
July residential furniture orders down year over year, but still up year to date
New orders for residential furniture dropped 5% in July compared to 2023 figures, continuing the trend of year-over-year declines in growth, according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights. Year to date through July 2024 however, new orders are up 2% compared to 2023.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 2, 2024 | 9:21 am CDT
29 secrets to customer service: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Even the best product can't stand on its own without exceptional service, and these WOOD 100 manufacturers have mastered the talent.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 1, 2024 | 12:38 pm CDT
16 new products that spurred sales: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
New product lines and innovations continue to bring increased sales opportunities and business growth for those in the 2024 WOOD 100. Here's what some of them had to say about their product innovations.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 1, 2024 | 11:26 am CDT