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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].
Thousands of woodworking professionals from around the world will converge in Germany in May to attend interzum and LIGNA.
Expansions underway at Arauco
ATLANTA, Ga.— Arauco, a global producer of composite panel products, announced expansions underway at facilities in the United States and Mexico.Arauco is expanding the moulding capabilities at its Moncure, North Carolina, facility with the addition of a third MDF moulding line. "With this new state-of-the-art line, we will expand our capacity to offer high quality primed moulding with a short lead time," the company stated. Arauco North America is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 4, 2023 | 2:08 pm CDT
New residential furniture orders continue year-over-year decline
Although new residential furniture orders rose 5% in January 2023 compared to December figures, the year-over-year comparison saw a double-digit drop, down 25% from January 2022, according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights produced by Smith Leonard.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 31, 2023 | 4:01 pm CDT
Wellborn Cabinet records 17% sales gain
Wellborn Cabinet Inc. has released updated sales figures for 2022. Sales for the large cabinetry manufacturer rose 17% over 2021 figures, to $249 million.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 23, 2023 | 5:55 pm CDT
Hooker Furnishings launches M modern lifestyle brand
Hooker Furnishings says the M brand targets a new demographic of consumers and fills a void for fully customizable modern upholstery, paired with interchangeable complementary accents. The new brand will launch at the April High Point Market.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 22, 2023 | 11:08 am CDT
Second look at the FDMC 300
A number of North America’s largest manufacturers grew in size and scope through acquisitions and expansions. 2022 also saw some unexpected closures.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 13, 2023 | 9:00 am CDT
Gear up for woodworking’s biggest shows
Tens of thousands of woodworking professionals from around the world will gather in Germany in May to attend interzum and LIGNA.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 10, 2023 | 6:36 pm CST
HNI to acquire Kimball International in $485 million transaction
HNI Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Kimball International in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $485 million. Expected to close by mid-2023, the transaction will expand HNI's reach and accelerate its growth in the workplace furnishings segments.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 8, 2023 | 8:25 am CST
Premier EuroCase adds capital investment partner
Premier EuroCase has taken on capital partner Saturn Five, a Denver-based investor group. Premier EuroCase is ranked in the FDMC 300 and recently launched Primary Kitchen, a cabinet manufacturer.
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Karen M. Koenig,
March 7, 2023 | 4:38 pm CST
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Seeking 40 wood industry standouts under 40: The search is on
The 40 Under 40 award program recognizes achievements n productivity, profitability, social good, ingenuity, innovation, peer inspiration, product development, organizational leadership, or other areas.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 28, 2023 | 5:10 pm CST