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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].
By the Numbers is a monthly column providing facts and figures on the woodworking industry. By the Numbers is sponsored by IMA Schelling Group.
Furniture orders finish 2025 flat despite December drop
New residential furniture orders dropped 11% in December compared to the previous month, but were up 1% compared to the 2024 figure, according to Smith Leonard's February issue of Furniture Insights. For the year, furniture orders were flat compared to 2024.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 4, 2026 | 8:43 am CST
WOOD Taiwan to showcase sustainability solutions
WOOD Taiwan 2026 introduces the “Sustainable Innovators,” bringing together forward-thinking exhibitors and solutions under three key themes: Green Manufacturing, Sustainable Living, and the Future Wood.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 26, 2026 | 6:40 am CST
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Searching for woodworking's rising stars: 40 Under 40 nominations now open
Nominations are open through May 11 for Woodworking Network’s 11th annual Wood Industry 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 19, 2026 | 9:24 am CST
Fagus GreCon acquires Dynamic Microchamber business from Bakelite
Fagus GreCon says the acquisition expands its commitment to developing formaldehyde emissions testing solutions.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 18, 2026 | 11:51 am CST
Fagus GreCon Inc. names Attila Madarasz new CEO
Attila Madarasz takes over for Eric Peterson, who retired at the end of 2025 after six years at the helm. Fagus GreCon specializes in preventive fire protection systems, measuring equipment and inspection systems for woodworking and other industrial manufacturing industries.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 18, 2026 | 10:39 am CST
November furniture orders up over October, down from 2024: Smith Leonard
New residential furniture orders rose 2% in November compared to the previous month, but were down 3% compared to 2024's figure, according to the January issue of Furniture Insights.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 6, 2026 | 1:41 pm CST
Cabinet industry ends 2025 on decline: KCMA Trend of Business report
Cabinet manufacturers reported overall sales dropped slightly in December 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. Annual sales were also down compared to the year prior according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's December Trend of Business report.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 6, 2026 | 8:24 am CST
By the Numbers: $18B, 81%, 90%
By the Numbers is a monthly column providing facts and figures on the woodworking industry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 2, 2026 | 10:05 am CST
New Vecoplan CFO Jaschke to drive international expansion
Appointed Dec. 1, Eric Jaschke has many years of international experience in finance, strategy and corporate management, and will help drive expansion at the wood waste reduction and utilization equipment specialist.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 29, 2026 | 8:23 am CST