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Karen
Koenig
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Karen M. Koenig has more than 30 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As editor of special publications under the Woodworking Network brand, including the Red Book Best Practices resource guide and website, Karen’s responsibilities include writing, editing and coordinating of editorial content. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media. She can be reached at [email protected]
Upholstered furniture manufacturer Albany Industries is expanding its operations with the leasing of a 52,388-square-foot manufacturing and shipping facility in Calhoun City, Mississippi. The project will create 85 jobs.
SitOnIt parent Exemplis acquires DTC furniture provider Edloe Finch
Edloe Finch, the parent company of Albany Park sofas, will continue to operate independently.
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 11, 2022 | 4:26 pm CDT
January new residential furniture orders down vs 2021, but up from 2020 figures
Even with the 12% decline in new residential furniture orders in the January year-over-year comparison, an estimated 55% of the residential furniture manufacturers and distributors participating in the monthly survey reported increased orders for the month.
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 5, 2022 | 4:10 pm CDT
Witmer Furniture optimizes custom production with CNC
There’s no sleeping on the job for this successful Wisconsin-based furniture manufacturer.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 31, 2022 | 4:00 pm CDT
What’s ahead for the cabinet industry?
Some of the cabinetry firms in the FDMC 300 share their projections, plus a few strategies for success.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 31, 2022 | 1:25 pm CDT
Humanoid celebrity to keynote Home Furnishings HOF celebration
Sophia, the world's first humanoid celebrity, will keynote the induction celebration of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame. The event takes place Oct. 23, during the Fall High Point Market.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 30, 2022 | 1:46 pm CDT
Mansplaining & pay inequality still issues for women in woodworking
As we commemorate Women in Construction Week, March 6-12, here are some interesting facts and references about women in woodworking and construction.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 4, 2022 | 11:30 am CST
New residential furniture orders dip in December, but up over pre-pandemic figures
Despite December's 6% drop in new residential furniture orders compared to 2020, they are still up by double-digits over 2019 figures.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 1, 2022 | 2:03 pm CST
Stevens Industries to launch employee childcare services
Stevens Industries Inc. will launch a state-of-the-art childcare center in the fall of 2022 to provide employees with easy access to safe, reliable and affordable childcare.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 1, 2022 | 10:36 am CST
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Searching for 40 industry standouts under 40
Woodworking Network is seeking 40 industry professionals under 40, who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America. Nominations for the 7th annual 40 Under 40 run through May 31.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 28, 2022 | 3:42 pm CST