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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].
Woodworking Network's 2024 class of Wood Industry 40 Under 40 were honored at a special reception in Atlanta for their industry achievements.
Management change at Holz-Her GmbH
Frank Epple, Managing director of Holz-Her GmbH, has retired after more than 25 years at the Germany-based woodworking machinery manufacturer. He is succeeded by Robert Terzer.
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Karen M. Koenig,
August 2, 2024 | 8:47 am CDT
Omnova Films and Laminates rebrands as Surteco
The rebranding will unify product lines and enhance customer service across North America.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 19, 2024 | 12:13 pm CDT
Wood flooring group summit stresses leadership development
The National Wood Flooring Association’s inaugural Leadership Development Summit will take place Oct. 10 to 12 at Live! by Loews–Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 16, 2024 | 3:48 pm CDT
41 furniture designs vie for top honors at IWF
Design Emphasis winners will be announced Aug. 7
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 15, 2024 | 11:46 am CDT
West Wood Products acquires wall panel giant Decorative Panels International
DPI will now operate under the West Wood Products umbrella.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 11, 2024 | 10:47 am CDT
Cabinet sales rebound in May: KCMA report
May cabinet sales rose 5.6% compared to a year ago and were up 3.2% over April figures, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's May Trend of Business report. Sales were up in all categories for the year-over-year comparison, and in two out of three categories for the month-over-month.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 9, 2024 | 4:56 pm CDT
FDMC 300: Furniture manufacturers say sales outlook mixed
Although economic concerns, labor and material costs continue to have an impact, many contract and residential furnishings manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic for the remainder of 2024 and 2025.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 8, 2024 | 9:30 am CDT
Residential furniture streak continues as April orders rise: Smith Leonard
New orders for residential furniture rose 22% in April compared to 2023 figures, continuing the streak of 10 out of 11 months with year-over-year growth, according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights. Shipments are also up slightly in the year-over-year comparison.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 2, 2024 | 3:59 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Slideshow: Meet the 2024 Wood Industry 40 Under 40
View the slideshow and read the stories behind this year's standout class of Wood Industry 40 Under 40 honorees, as announced by Woodworking Network.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 28, 2024 | 8:00 am CDT