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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].

IWF News

IWF wraps up: 26,000 attendees

he International Woodworking Fair wrapped up 2024, with an estimated 26,000 attendees from across the entire woodworking industry on hand to view equipment, technology, supplies and services from approximately 1,100 exhibitors spread throughout three buildings — more than 1 million square feet — of the Georgia World Congress Center.

IWF News

Biesse showcases production-saving solutions at IWF

Along with standalone machines, at IWF Biesse is demonstrating two automated lines designed to simplify production and alleviate labor market shortages. The company says these solutions also are a direct response to the demand for smart automation in today’s manufacturing environment.